Medical & Wellbeing

Medics Australia Pty Ltd has been engaged to deliver a professional medical and first-aid service to everyone on site including players, officials, spectators, volunteers, and contractors – priority will be based on a triage system where patients will be treated according to the seriousness of each case.

Please note the following:

AMBULANCES

Medics Australia First Aid Officer is the only person who should call an ambulance. If an injury is so serious that you think an Ambulance MAY be required then, firstly, have the Medics attend and examine the patient so they can decide the most appropriate action. The experienced medics are familiar with Ambulance procedures and have established contact with Ambulance Service and the local Hospitals’ Emergency Departments.

INJURY TREATMENT PROTOCOLS

Any student who requires medical assistance should present themselves to the Medical Room for assessment and treatment. If it is a serious injury please send someone to the medical room to alert the medics.

We ask teachers or a parent to accompany a student to the Medical Room.

The medical room is located in the administration building. The room is located to the left of the results room.

ICE

Students must attend the Medical Room if they require ICE. Ice will available once the patient has been assessed by the Medical Officer. Ice will not be handed out unless these procedures are followed.

CONCUSSION

In the event of any player, from any team, receiving trauma to the head or neck, or a head injury (anything above the shoulder), or if any person is suspected of being, or appears to be, concussed, that person must be referred to the Medics for assessment. The Medics will assess the player to determine if the player is fit to return to play, the initial process usually takes no longer than 2 minutes to clear the student. Should a player be ruled unfit to play by the Medics for any reason this must be adhered to.

HYDRATION

Please encourage students to remain hydrated throughout the day. It is recommended to commence fluid intake NO LATER than 120 minutes (2 hours) before the competition commences. Water is the best fluid for hydration purposes. Sports drinks and energy drinks are not recommended for hydration purposes.

SUNSCREEN

Players, officials, and spectators are encouraged to frequently apply sunscreen throughout the event. Sunscreen will be available in the Medical Room.

CONTACT THE MEDICS

If you wish to seek advice from the Medics, or if any of the above requires further explanation, please contact the Duty Officer at Medics Australia by visiting the Medical Room during the event.

MEDICAL SERVICES

HOSPITAL:

John Hunter Hospital

Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305          

Phone: 02 4921 3000

MEDICAL CENTRES:

Glendale Medical Centre

342 Lake Rd, Glendale NSW 2285            Phone: (02) 4954 6354