18.1 Pre-Event p. 30
- Request, review, comment and approve the events’ medical plan
- Participate in pre-event calls with TD / LOC where the Medical and Marine Plans are being discussed
- Meet with the Medical Race Director and Operations Team
- Meet the Anti-doping agency staff and review the procedure to test the athletes
- Check all the facilities and the provided services prior to the event
- Confirm the readiness of the LOC medical team prior to each event
- Decisions on medical withdrawals prior to the event
- Managing Team Medical Accreditations
18.2 Event p. 30
- Effective communication with the Race Medical Director and be immediately informed with anything that is happening on the course
- If there is an incident in any of the race courses keep the VCC / TD informed about the country, name, number of the athlete and his/her medical condition and if the athlete will require medical attention on site, in the medical tent or, if it is necessary, to transfer to the hospital. (location of Bikes)
- Coordinate the finish line TOs on who is to assist athletes after they cross the finish line (may be medical staff and volunteers) In collaboration with Chief Finish assume the authority and responsibility to keep a clean area to allow a free flow of the athletes and guarantee a rapid assistance and direction to the medical and recovery area. Make sure that there is a good provision of sealed liquids in place, wet towels, ice, blankets.
- Close communication with anti-doping agency staff
- As per Run Sheet or as needed, record and broadcast Wet Bulb readings for the event and report Flag status
18.3 Post Event p. 30
- Prepare a final report about medical issues of the race and review records of all medical interventions
- LOC Medical Team document all interventions and send them to the MD for post event review
- MD then passes them to the World Triathlon along with medical report
- MD may make recommendations to improve the health and safety aspect of the race
18.4 Essential Equipment p. 30
Wet Bulb Instrument