{"id":2897,"date":"2019-03-15T14:32:03","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T14:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/?p=2897"},"modified":"2021-12-07T14:15:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T19:15:51","slug":"health-and-safety-of-the-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/health-and-safety-of-the-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE ATHLETES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; text-decoration:underline\"><strong>HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE ATHLETES <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">As Special Olympics Coaches, Volunteers &amp; Staff we pledge to:<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Ensure that the equipment and facilities are safe to use.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Ensure that the equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age and ability of the athletes.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Review each athlete&#8217;s medical and profile forms and be aware of any limitations on that athlete&#8217;s participation noted on that form. I will keep all information on the medical and profile forms confidential unless medical attention is necessary.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Provide for the general welfare, health, and safety of any athlete(s) in my charge during the course of my assigned duties.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the participant. I will complete an Accident\/Incident Report Form for all accidents or injuries.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured athletes.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Ensure that prescribed medications are taken at the proper times.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; text-decoration:underline\"><strong>RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Do not move<\/span> an athlete who you believe may be seriously injured, especially in the case of a head, neck or back injury.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">A responsible person <span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">must stay with the injured athlete<\/span> at all times and have the athlete&#8217;s Medical Release Form available.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">For a medical emergency in the United States, a responsible person should call 911 for the paramedics as quickly as possible, and go to meet them at the site entrance.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Contact the parent or care provider as soon as possible.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Information to give the emergency operator:<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Caller&#8217;s name<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Name of site and location of its intersecting streets<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Injured athlete&#8217;s location at the site<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Type of injury<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; text-decoration:underline\"><strong>EMERGENCY MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\"><strong>What is medical emergency preparedness, and how do I prepare?<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Answer the following questions to assess your preparedness for emergency medical response. \u00a0The answer to all questions should be &#8220;yes.&#8221;  If an answer is &#8220;no&#8221; you should take steps to address the situation.<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\"><strong>Medical Emergency Awareness<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Are coaches and chaperones aware of athletes&#8217; pre-existing medical problems, such as diabetes, epilepsy or allergic reaction to a bee sting?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Do coaches and chaperones have ready access to the Athlete\/Parent Release Forms which give permission for medical treatment in case of emergency?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Do coaches and chaperones have these waivers available at each of the training sessions and competitions?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Is a well-stocked first-aid kit also available at the training sessions and competitions?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Have coaches been instructed how to use the materials in the first-aid kit?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">If a medical emergency occurs at a training site, do coaches know the location of the nearest telephone to call the appropriate emergency number? If that phone is a locked room, do they have a key? Is a custodian on duty and easily found? If the phone is out of order, do they know the location of the next available phone? It is a switchboard phone; do they know how to get an outside line?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">If a medical emergency occurs at an event or training site, are there adequate assistant coaches or volunteers available to stay with other team members while medical emergency procedures are taken?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">If a medical emergency occurs at a competition of event, does each coach and volunteer know the emergency plan: who to contact, location of contact, method of communication and follow-up procedures? Has an emergency plan been developed, and has it been included in the pre-event training of each volunteer?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">If paramedics have to be called, will they find locked gates blocking access to the injured athlete? If so, do coaches or volunteers have a key for those gates or a way to get one quickly?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Do coaches or chaperones have a list of the names and phone numbers of the parents or group home providers to call in the event of a serious injury?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Where is the nearest hospital to the training or competition site? Is that where an ambulance will take the injured athlete?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">If the answer to any of these questions is &#8220;no,&#8221; coaches or volunteers are not prepared to deal with a medical emergency at an event or training site.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; text-decoration:underline\"><strong>DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Development of an Emergency Management Team<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Ideally, a physician, an athletic trainer, or a physical therapist knowledgeable in the triage and immediate management of athletic injuries should cover practices and games. \u00a0<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should provide the athletes&#8217; medical forms and any special instructions to medical personnel.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">An emergency medical technician (EMT) and ambulance should be available immediately upon calling.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coaching staff should be educated and skilled in immediate management designed to contain the extent of the illness\/injury until appropriate medical personnel are available.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach and all personnel should be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should assess the situation as quickly as possible after an incident has occurred.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should assess the incident right where it occurred to determine whether the athlete can be safely moved.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should know the athlete and his\/her personality to best assess injury versus reaction.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should remain calm, which will also serve to keep the athlete and others calm.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should listen to the athlete describe what happened.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should ask simple, clarifying questions.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should observe the athlete&#8217;s face and eyes while talking.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should observe for any asymmetry, trauma, general body alignment and functional abilities.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should survey the area where the injury occurred for any unsafe articles or terrain.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The coach should evaluate the criticality of the situation, and then institute action based on the evaluation of the situation (see enclosed chart).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The primary survey evaluates airway, breathing, circulation and consciousness.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">The secondary survey evaluates the seriousness of all other injuries once it is determined that the athlete is breathing and alert, with good cardiac function.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">If no medical personnel are available, the coach should respond based on his\/her assessment of the critically of the situation.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">When in doubt, do not put the athlete back into play.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Always refer to a healthcare professional for additional follow up.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><strong>CRISIS MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\"><strong>What do I need to know about crisis and emergency management?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">A crisis management plan is vital to ensuring that Special Olympics Program staff and volunteers know what to do and how to properly communicate during a crisis. This plan is absolutely necessary because incidents involving athletes and volunteers may occur during Special Olympics events. Prior planning is often the only difference between a properly handled incident and a disorganized, rapidly escalating crisis. Each Special Olympics Program must be prepared to handle any type of emergency situation.<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\"><strong>How can I develop an emergency action plan?<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Though this Coach&#8217;s Guide is not designed to provide you with a Crisis Management Plan, you should be aware that four steps are critical to creating an effective crisis communication plan:<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Establish a chain-of-command<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Identify a media spokesperson<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Prepare a statement to\/for the media<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Follow emergency action plan procedures<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Details on how to develop a crisis management or emergency action plan can be found in the Special Olympics Risk Management Manual (Section E). Additionally, various Special Olympics Programs have created very effective and comprehensive plans that can be adapted to other groups.<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\"><strong>What about a crisis communication plan?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">It is absolutely critical to plan ahead when developing a crisis communication plan. Special Olympics has included a chapter on crisis management communication in the Special Olympics Public Relations Handbook, which is available through the headquarters&#8217; communications department or online on the Special Olympics Knowledge Management System (KMS). Check with your state or national Program for information on how to access KMS. <\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; text-decoration:underline\"><strong>MEDICATIONS <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Medications (prescription and non-prescription) will not be dispensed without the written consent of the parent and\/or guardian of the athlete. If permission is given to dispense medication, it shall be in its original container with the athlete&#8217;s name, date, directions and physician&#8217;s name. Medications dispensed will be limited to routine oral ingestion not requiring special knowledge or skills of coaches and\/or chaperones.<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Special Olympics encourages coaches who are interested in additional information to contact the Red Cross and go through First-Aid and\/or CPR training which counts toward continuing education requirements.<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; text-decoration:underline\"><strong>FIRST AID KITS<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu\">Special Olympics teams must have access to a first-aid kit at all competitions, trainings, clinics and other sporting functions. All first-aid kits should include the following items.<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse\" border=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width:683px\"\/>\n<col style=\"width:2px\"\/>\n<col style=\"width:2px\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody valign=\"top\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 1px; padding-left: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-right: 1px; border-top:  solid black 1.0pt; border-left:  solid black 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid black 1.0pt; border-right:  solid black 1.0pt\">\n<p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse\" border=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width:405px\"\/>\n<col style=\"width:275px\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody valign=\"top\">\n<tr style=\"height: 27px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  solid 1.0pt; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:16pt\"><strong>Item<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  solid 1.0pt; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:16pt\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Emergency Contact info for all participants<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">CPR Pocket Mask<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Non Latex Gloves<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Replace every year due to expiry date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Triagular Bandages<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Have multiple available<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Safety Pins (large and small)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Bandages (various sizes)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Disposable Instant Cold Pac<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Gauze pads: 4 in x 4 in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Gauze rolls: 2 in, 3 in &amp; \u00a04 in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Hydrogen peroxide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Hydrocortisone cream<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Benadryl. Cortaid (1%)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Antibacterial cream<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Neosporin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Cotton tip applicators<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; 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border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Saline Eyewash<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Bausch &amp; Lomb<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Athletic Tape 1&#8243; and 2&#8243;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Plastic resealable bags<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Sanitary napkins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; 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border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Bandage scissors: 5 in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Sunscreen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Disposable Non-Medical Face Mask<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  none; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 1.0pt\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Have multiple available<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px\">\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; border-top:  none; border-left:  solid 1.0pt; border-bottom:  solid 0.5pt; border-right:  solid 0.5pt\">\n<p><span style=\"color:black; font-family:Ubuntu; font-size:12pt\">Face Shield<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td vAlign=\"middle\" style=\"padding-left: 7px; 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Staff we pledge to: \u00a0 Ensure that the equipment and facilities are safe to use. Ensure that the equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age and ability of the athletes. Review each athlete&#8217;s medical and profile forms and be aware of any limitations &#8230; <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/health-and-safety-of-the-athletes\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single-post-no-container.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[92],"tags":[99],"class_list":["post-2897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-risk-management","tag-safety-security","no-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2897"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2897\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}