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Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Ten

ever be seen on the Gold Coast again and the approach to the delivery of medical services will play a crucial role in Games operations. A NEW-AGE APPROACH TO GAMES MEDICAL SERVICES A new integrated approach to better deliver medical services during the GC2018 is set to deliver a new blueprint for future events. The provision of medical services has long been a deliverable of the relevant organising committee – in this case, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) – as set out by the Commonwealth Games Federation Medical Commission. What will be conceptually different at the GC2018 from past events is the way medical services are delivered. In a move to improve integration of Games time medical services with business-as-usual local health WHAT WILL BE CONCEPTUALLY DIFFERENT AT THE GC2018 FROM PAST EVENTS IS THE WAY MEDICAL services, a project manager from the local health service has been appointed to lead the GC2018 medical team. Where in the past, the duplication of existing medical services has been the norm for Games organisers, this strategic approach is already showing success by reducing the complexity of layers, streamlining the delivery approach and working in partnership with local health service providers. Working closely with key partners Queensland Health and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), the GOLDOC medical team are working to create a collaborative and integrated ‘whole of health service’ model for the Games. GOLDOC have developed a comprehensive medical program that will deliver safe, appropriate healthcare to all persons across official Games venues during the Games period of 20 March to 18 April 2018. Services will be delivered by experienced and skilled volunteer healthcare professionals at official training, competition and non- SERVICES ARE DELIVERED. Pindara Magazine 22 2017


Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Ten
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