Whats happening with NSW EMS / Paramedics refuse to fly
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It's about time they got rid of the "weekend warrior" mentality that permeates EMS in NSW.
It's been tried before but the usual trick is for the Surf Life Saving Association to threaten the withdrawal of SLSA lifesavers from NSW beaches if the status quo is not retained. And, don't forget the Surfies have the Miners Federation behind them (all the flight crew of the Newcastle Base are members).
It will certainly take a very brave labour politician to pull this one off. Dreamtime me thinks.
It's been tried before but the usual trick is for the Surf Life Saving Association to threaten the withdrawal of SLSA lifesavers from NSW beaches if the status quo is not retained. And, don't forget the Surfies have the Miners Federation behind them (all the flight crew of the Newcastle Base are members).
It will certainly take a very brave labour politician to pull this one off. Dreamtime me thinks.
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Too much politics involved i think!!
i would be very surprised if things change, the newcastle base provides a great service and has a very strong following, they are held in high public esteem and as PJohnson said it would take a brave politician to disrupt the apple cart!
BT
i would be very surprised if things change, the newcastle base provides a great service and has a very strong following, they are held in high public esteem and as PJohnson said it would take a brave politician to disrupt the apple cart!
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Maybe pjohnson should take his head out of his arse! Or couldn't you crack it for a job with one of these organisations! The "weekend warriors" left the scene years ago.
The NSW Health department is on too good a wicket - they pay stuff all for twin IFR 24/7 availability.
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The NSW Health department is on too good a wicket - they pay stuff all for twin IFR 24/7 availability.
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Rumors sometimes have an element of truth it appears !!!!!
Check out below
22 JULY 2004
DRAFT REPORT
REVIEW ROTARY WING SERVICES NSW
Following the commissioning of a review in March 2004 of rotary wing
(helicopter) services in NSW, the Ambulance Service today received the draft
report from Operational Research in Health (ORH) an international specialist
consulting firm undertaking the review.
Representatives from the Ambulance Service, NSW Health and all contracted
helicopter operators will meet next week to review the draft report in terms of
service delivery implications. Feedback and suggestions will be assessed prior
to finalising the report.
Chief Executive Officer, Mr Greg Rochford said a comprehensive analysis has
been undertaken and thanked all helicopter operators; associated unions;
Medical Advisory and Retrieval Committees and Teams; the NSW Health
Community Participation Council; and Critical Care Council; as well as staff
representatives from NSW Health, Area Health Services and the Ambulance
Service for their contribution to the review process to date.
I look forward to the continuing consultation partnership in determining the ideal
configuration for the aeromedical network to meet the future needs of the NSW
community, Mr Rochford said.
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22 JULY 2004
DRAFT REPORT
REVIEW ROTARY WING SERVICES NSW
Following the commissioning of a review in March 2004 of rotary wing
(helicopter) services in NSW, the Ambulance Service today received the draft
report from Operational Research in Health (ORH) an international specialist
consulting firm undertaking the review.
Representatives from the Ambulance Service, NSW Health and all contracted
helicopter operators will meet next week to review the draft report in terms of
service delivery implications. Feedback and suggestions will be assessed prior
to finalising the report.
Chief Executive Officer, Mr Greg Rochford said a comprehensive analysis has
been undertaken and thanked all helicopter operators; associated unions;
Medical Advisory and Retrieval Committees and Teams; the NSW Health
Community Participation Council; and Critical Care Council; as well as staff
representatives from NSW Health, Area Health Services and the Ambulance
Service for their contribution to the review process to date.
I look forward to the continuing consultation partnership in determining the ideal
configuration for the aeromedical network to meet the future needs of the NSW
community, Mr Rochford said.
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I was actually talking to a chap who had alot to do with that A109 Careflight deal.....in short i beleive its being funded by a special grant from the govt...i will know more details in the next day or two as this chap will be visiting me so ill find out the dirt!!!
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Careflight 109
Careflights 109 is destined for a new contract sponsored by the NRMA.
The contract is called HIRT (Head Injury Response....)
Only in the sydney basin for a study on the "golden hour"
could last for 3 months or 3 years depending on when they reach their target figure for the study, not much job security for the extra guys they put on to cover it.
It is only responding to certain types of head injury as allocated in the contract so bad luck for any other unfortunate that does not fit in to the guidelines!!!
NRMA is doing the study to try and minimise insurance payouts in these type of accidents
The contract is called HIRT (Head Injury Response....)
Only in the sydney basin for a study on the "golden hour"
could last for 3 months or 3 years depending on when they reach their target figure for the study, not much job security for the extra guys they put on to cover it.
It is only responding to certain types of head injury as allocated in the contract so bad luck for any other unfortunate that does not fit in to the guidelines!!!
NRMA is doing the study to try and minimise insurance payouts in these type of accidents
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Suggest you look into the lifetime cost of looking after, say, an 18 year old head injured motor vehicle accident victim who doesn't get prompt, quality medical care but survives and then goes on to live until say his/her sixties requiring daily intensive care.
By the way I believe the review indicated status quo.
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By the way I believe the review indicated status quo.
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The Power is having its official launch approx middle of October, its still being fitted out at Careflights Orange facility at the moment.
The trial is for a 3 year period, not between 3 months and 3 years as Skidbita states.
Autorotate.
The trial is for a 3 year period, not between 3 months and 3 years as Skidbita states.
Autorotate.
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Nev,
The contract may well be less than 3 years, It is not a fixed time interval just estimated to be 3 years, The actual time will rely upon when the quota for the amount of patients required is met.
At around 250 patients or so this may be 3 years or may be substantially less..... who knows in the EMS game.
The contract may well be less than 3 years, It is not a fixed time interval just estimated to be 3 years, The actual time will rely upon when the quota for the amount of patients required is met.
At around 250 patients or so this may be 3 years or may be substantially less..... who knows in the EMS game.
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Westpac
This may shed some light on the subject of the Westpac story.
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/a...?from=storyrhs
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/a...?from=storyrhs
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nsw ems
Lifesaver 1 and 3 are still operational
They are only doing hospital jobs and land near accident site type jobs.
All has to do with a aircrewman dynamic rolling the carrabenier on the safety line inside the Helicopter and nearly fell out.
Ive heard quite abit about different people but wont post it as its only hear say.
They are only doing hospital jobs and land near accident site type jobs.
All has to do with a aircrewman dynamic rolling the carrabenier on the safety line inside the Helicopter and nearly fell out.
Ive heard quite abit about different people but wont post it as its only hear say.