[NCNCA] medical support

[Ron Castia]

Hi Ben,
This is a good topic and worthy of attention.
I think a bit of research and data on feasibility would help your cause.

Can you put together a report showing what you are proposing and the costs?
Perhaps even a list of service providers with costs for different events, road races, and criteriums (all day staffing).


Ron

----- Original Message ----
From: Ben Stern <salsamanben at yahoo.com>
To: ncnca at ncnca.org
Sent: Monday, September 3, 2007 7:28:27 PM
Subject: [NCNCA] medical support

Folks, I think it is very necessary for NCNCA to review its position/stance/regulations as it applies to medical presence at races.
   
  Simply too much is at stake, namely peoples health and even lives!, to have such weak medical care presence.
   
  As a racer who has just completed my first season here, (raced previously in TX, WI, OR, IL, LA)  I was amazed that the largest region in UCSF has such a relaxed plan for medical attention.  
   
  As most of our races occur in the middle of nowhere, it seems imperitive to have ON-SITE medical personnel.
   
  I had the misfortune to crash at four events this year.  In my estimation, none of them had adequate medical support.  Most states require on site Ambulances for races, this is a good idea!  
   
  Screw the cost (I am sure you are thinking about it), it pails in comparison to the potentially serious/fatal costs that can accompany a poorly handled injury. 
   
  Lets fix this before someone is paralyzed or dies, due to lack of experienced medical personnel.  For next season's RD's it should be mandatory to provide suitable medical care; namely an ambulance/doctor on site.
   
  A few teams are sponsored by healthcare providers, lets offer them a NCNCA sponsorship to provide race day support.
   
  Can I come to a meeting of the board and further this discussion.  I have no intentions of putting this to rest until something is done.  I am on a mission!  I hope you all will join me.
   
  Sincerely, and for the good of the sport!
  Ben Stern,  Roaring Mouse Cycles  

       
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