Good Health is Better than Silver and Gold

 

3.1              Event Medicals

Most events are mainly happy moments and it is everyone’s prayer in any event that the need for medicals does not arise. However, it is important that we keep a medical team/medication on standby. The worst case scenario is to have a first aid box loaded with original drugs from recognized a pharmacy. The Event Manager working with the Event Centre Manager, should ensure that the first aid box is provided somewhere that is within easy reach so that in the case of any emergency, something can be started while an ambulance is on the way. Here a few pre-event checks that can be performed during vendors meeting.

1.      Some event centres / locations / venues have an in-house clinic with defibrillators, it is important to double check and ensure functionality.

2.       Check out the first aid box and ensure it is fully loaded with the right drugs and medicaments.

3.      Meet with the assigned medical personnel and review medical plan.

4.      Meet with the vendors / contractors and review medical plan.

5.      Identify the nearest ambulance service and establish contact.

6.      Double check to ensure that the medical representation is knowledgeable in performing resuscitation emergency.

7.      Do a test run.