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Page 1: Managing the Health of Globally Mobile Students prepare protect.

Managing the

Health of

Globally Mobile Students

prepare

protect

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Overview

Trends affecting frequency and complexity of medical situations overseas

Advance Planning for study abroad medical needs

Resources for administrators and students - “on the ground”

Common medical situations for study abroad participants

How to manage a medical emergency

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Trends affecting the complexity of medical situations overseas

Increase in programs in developing areas lacking appropriate medical resources

Frequent use of prescription medications

Open access for students with disabilities

Open access for students with pre-existing medical conditions

Alcohol/drug use

Crime in urban centers

Helicopter parents

The National American College and University Health Services reports that about 20% of the students visiting counseling centers are on prescribed medications for a range of mental illnesses.

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Advance Planning forstudy abroad medical needs

• Prescription Medicationso Availabilityo Legalityo Preventative

• Vaccinations

• Pre-existing medical conditionso Chronic Illnesseso Prior orthopedic injurieso Allergies

• Environmental factors that may exacerbate pre-existing conditions

o Air Pollutiono High Altitudes

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Resources for administrators and students

“on the ground”

Pre-trip health questionnaire

Group Health Orientation

Local Medical Resources

Medical and Evacuation insurance coverage

HIPAA Release

Does your school require a pre-trip

health questionnaire? It could save a life.

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Common medical situations

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Managing a Medical Crisis

Location of patient

Overview of medical situation including underlying medical problems

Evaluate quality of local healthcare services

Most appropriate method of transportation

Communicate with stakeholders - patient, school, family

Maintain calm………..

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Questions?

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