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Offline crashndash

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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #50 on: August 15, 2010, 09:56:20 PM »
grabs the popcorn and settles in for the nights entertainment
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #51 on: August 23, 2010, 12:47:37 AM »
Oh lordy. This scheiße just got real. 
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #52 on: August 24, 2010, 08:59:15 AM »
as opposed to being able to just make allegedly slanderous comments and take the mickey out of whomever & whenever someone likes?

Glass houses and all that.....

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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #53 on: August 24, 2010, 09:56:19 PM »
Quote from: boredmatrix on August 24, 2010, 08:59:15 AM
as opposed to being able to just make allegedly slanderous comments and take the mickey out of whomever & whenever someone likes?

Glass houses and all that.....



= 10/10
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #54 on: August 26, 2010, 11:20:52 PM »
just an interesting note for all the person who is doing the racecourse work is acutaly a guy from mount pleasent, not sure what his level is but his got his own fleet etc nor dose anyone know what his crew level is, guess at the end of the day they prob have to follow the same rule as the SA P.M.S. have to follow!
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #55 on: August 27, 2010, 06:06:40 PM »
That sole operator you are referring to would not have to follow the same rules as PMS SA, or IMS as he is not doing patient transport and does not have a license (that I am aware of).  The conditions for providing medical support at events are vastly different to the restrictions and conditions for Pt Tx.
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #56 on: September 13, 2011, 09:57:24 AM »
I still think that orderlies escorting ambulance personnel is the best option. That way the attending ambo can get a handover from the nurse while the orderly and the other ambo get the pt ready with the nursing staff.
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Hello,
May I suggest you visit the Victorian model. Ambo's (para's) retreive Patients for transport direct from hospital wards and or 'Transit Lounge' and the attending nurse provide a full handover and subsequent paperwork is supplied either by the attending nurse or ward clerk. Note 'Transit Lounge'. These lounges are pretty much similar to a hospital ward where patient that are waiting or have been to appointments will enjoy the courtesy of a cup of beverage and some nourishment (even lunch) while being observed by nurses. The patient are looked after right up to when the lounge closes and then a patient still waiting may be transferred to the emergency dept to wait for transport. It works extremely well and orderlies work with the nurses seamlessly assisting in transferring Pt on to beds/stretcher/wheelchairs.

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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #57 on: September 13, 2011, 10:10:38 AM »
re First Care Medical,

Well said and I could not agree more with Davids comment. I am sure the many forum members on this site will agree that a very costly precedent may occur if comments are not kept to strictly factual matters and remove all or any inuendo that may have inoffensively published. This forum is a very very good site and we should keep it that way for us all and our future members.

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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #58 on: September 15, 2011, 04:31:44 PM »
KellyP, That seems like a very logical model, but SA is totally in disarray and could do with a shake up in the hospital system. Oops did I say we have no money due to very extravagant projects that have blown way out off budget. Go figure but a great idea. :-)
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #59 on: September 15, 2011, 09:43:25 PM »
We used to have that exact system....
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #60 on: September 18, 2011, 02:10:12 PM »
Quote from: kellyp on September 13, 2011, 10:10:38 AM
re First Care Medical


I saw one of their ambulances at the horse races recently. Looked like a old ex ambulance with clear light bar (not sure what colour when lit up).

I heard a few people at Uni work for them as casuals.







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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #61 on: September 18, 2011, 02:14:55 PM »
Hello Forum Members,

With due regard to the use of disposable paper sheets in ambulance.

Let me assure you that the use of dispoasable paper sheets and pillow cases (even draw sheets) are common with advanced ambulance services interstate and overseas. Have a think why and you may just understand a bit about cost savings, not using hospital linen, (costing hospital budgets) and that wonderful statement 'Infection Control'. I am sure every self respecting ambo would understand the protocols in regard to 'VRE' 'MSRA' and many other little things we can pick up if we do not exercise basic skills and the obvious "every patient is a infectious risk regardless', thus the use of disposable paper products. Had an x'ray lately, they use them.

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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #62 on: September 18, 2011, 07:53:32 PM »
Quote from: kellyp on September 18, 2011, 02:14:55 PM
Hello Forum Members,

With due regard to the use of disposable paper sheets in ambulance.

Let me assure you that the use of dispoasable paper sheets and pillow cases (even draw sheets) are common with advanced ambulance services interstate and overseas. Have a think why and you may just understand a bit about cost savings, not using hospital linen, (costing hospital budgets) and that wonderful statement 'Infection Control'. I am sure every self respecting ambo would understand the protocols in regard to 'VRE' 'MSRA' and many other little things we can pick up if we do not exercise basic skills and the obvious "every patient is a infectious risk regardless', thus the use of disposable paper products. Had an x'ray lately, they use them.

Regards

Kellyp

yes....for the 3 seconds you are on an x-ray table, they are probably ok. Nanna with a 45 min transfer - Well....maybe not. Let's not mince workds Kellie, your organisation does it to save $$, no other, so maybe leave the sow's ear looking like pork.....or at least change pockets, cos this one's full.
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #63 on: September 24, 2011, 06:32:50 PM »
Hello again,

About the use of disposable paper sheets in ambulance.

Yes, a cost saving is made when using disposable linen. One must be reminded that not all disposable linen is as thin and loose as toilet paper. Specialist disposables are purpose designed and that is why they used in ambulances worldwide. Its no point getting on your high horse and using silly quotes because your pockets are full. Remember, underneath disposables, in many cases, are standard linen products. It is easier to wipe the bum of Nanna with the disposable sheet and place in soiled bin receptacle rather than use the linen sheet. Yes it is about savings and there is no suggestion that hygiene requirements is not maintained in every case when using disposable products in ambulance. Syringes, Oxygen masks and just about everything in ambulance today is disposable. How many mum's have Never used used disposable nappies for our little tackkers bums.


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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #64 on: September 26, 2011, 01:23:04 PM »
Looks like we are going to need a higher wall. This one is drenched!
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #65 on: September 26, 2011, 03:16:55 PM »
I've been told SAAS has tried disposable linen and is planning to use it with the next 6 months after a supplier tender is complete.
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Re: Interesting problems with private providers.
« Reply #66 on: October 07, 2011, 09:42:56 AM »
great work right there from AIMS....

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And how is your aunt Fanny?

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