Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics
Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics
Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics
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SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD <strong>Manual</strong> – 2 nd edition<br />
departure.<br />
At the accommodation venues the Medical Centers will operate on a 24-hour basis.<br />
Key medical staff will be identified by the red sleeves <strong>of</strong> the ATHENS 2011 working<br />
attire.<br />
Designated hospitals have been identified according to the location <strong>of</strong><br />
accommodation, Sport and Non-Sport Venues as well as the scheduling <strong>of</strong> sporting<br />
events. During the Games, these hospitals will operate on a 24-hour basis.<br />
In addition the MedOC will be responsible for managing all medical encounters on a<br />
24-hour basis and will liaise with the Main Operation Center.<br />
An emergency phone number will be provided to all <strong>Head</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Delegation</strong>s upon<br />
arrival.<br />
8.3 Important notes<br />
� Athletes’ last medical assessment / examination should have been carried out<br />
within the past twelve months before the Games.<br />
� The GOC's Medical Services Department accepts no responsibility for medical<br />
care rendered by individuals who are not designated by the medical<br />
committee, nor does it authorize any individual or group to render advance<br />
care on behalf <strong>of</strong> the medical committee. <strong>Delegation</strong> members who are<br />
accompanied by licensed pr<strong>of</strong>essionals such as a medical doctor or registered<br />
nurse may receive first aid and their usual medication from these persons.<br />
Any care beyond this level can only be provided by a pr<strong>of</strong>essional licensed in<br />
the Hellenic Republic.<br />
� Down syndrome atlanto-axial instability x-rays<br />
For Athletes with Down Syndrome, <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Olympics</strong> requires a full<br />
radiological examination establishing the absence <strong>of</strong> Atlanto-axial instability<br />
before they may participate in sports or events which, by their nature, may<br />
result in hyperextention, radical flexion or direct pressure on the neck or<br />
upper spine. The sports and events for which such a radiological examination<br />
is required are: judo, equestrian sports, gymnastics, diving, pentathlon,<br />
butterfly stroke and diving starts in swimming, high jump, alpine skiing,<br />
snowboarding, squat lift, and football team competition (soccer). If any<br />
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