Paramedics
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South Australian ambulance services led to nine deaths last year AAP - 26-02-2019
Failings in the care of patients by the South Australian ambulance services led to nine deaths last year, a review has found. Nine patients
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Health officials have come together in Adelaide in a bid to stop ambulance ramping AAP - 15-02-2019
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, GPs and health leaders are meeting in Adelaide in a bid to stop ambulance ramping at the city's public hospitals.
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Paramedics are failing to meet hand hygiene guidelines AAP - 29-01-2019
A new study that tracked paramedics in Australia and overseas has found they're failing to meet hand hygiene guidelines. If you ever need
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Ambulance officers denied access to life saving drugs HealthTimes - 12-07-2018
Lives are being placed at risk by a refusal to allow Non-Emergency Patient Transport vehicles in Victoria to carry lifesaving drugs, including EpiPen’s.
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A paramedic turned whistleblower who uncovered evidence of drug tampering AAP - 05-07-2018
A whistleblower paramedic says he felt fobbed off when he took evidence of drug tampering to a manager at the Queensland Ambulance Service.
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A mobile life saving app launched in Victoria AAP - 29-05-2018
A mobile app has been launched in Victoria that will alert off-duty paramedics and professionals to nearby medical emergencies, potentially saving many lives.
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A new ambulance coordination centre to help with flu response AAP - 18-04-2018
The Queensland government says a new ambulance coordination centre at a major Brisbane hospital will help ease pressure on the health system during flu season.
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Report shows Tasmanians are waiting longer for ambulances AAP - 30-01-2018
Tasmanians are waiting longer for ambulances than people in any other state or territory, with the average response time ballooning to more than half an hour.
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Paramedics inch closer to 2018 national registration Karen Keast - 16-06-2017
Paramedic registration could come into force for Australia’s 13,000 paramedics on September 1, 2018. As Australian paramedics prepare to become the 15th
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'Disgusting' attacks on Qld paramedics AAP - 06-06-2016
Police have charged two men with serious assault after they spat on paramedics in separate incidents in southeast Queensland over the weekend.
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Huge payrise for Vic paramedics AAP - 23-03-2016
Victorian paramedics are getting a massive pay rise after Labor accepted Fair Work Commission recommendations. Victorian paramedics will be
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St John Ambulance told to improve AAP - 11-03-2016
An investigation into the suicide deaths of five St John Ambulance paramedics and volunteers found flaws in how staff are managed. Western
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Vic ambos told to 'walk away' if threatened AAP - 07-03-2016
Victoria's health minister says the state is adopting a culture where it is acceptable for paramedics to refuse treatment if threatened with violence.
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Paramedics, nurses and midwives apply for nanny program Karen Keast - 02-08-2016
It’s no easy feat being shift-working parents - just ask Neil and Valerie Noble. The Cairns paramedics and parents of Matthew, aged 7, and Courtney, 11,
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New guidelines for traumatised emergency workers AAP - 29-10-2015
National guidelines have been developed to help the 8000 Australian emergency service workers living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Australian experts
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Easy on the triple-zero calls: paramedics AAP - 15-12-2015
A social media campaign will encourage people in NSW to save triple-zero calls for genuine life-threatening emergencies. NSW paramedics have
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Perth ambulance ramping ban starts AAP - 15-12-2015
An ambulance ramping ban at Royal Perth, Fiona Stanley and Sir Charles Gairdner hospitals has gone well on its first day, the WA health minister says.
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Attacks on ambos jump in SA AAP - 28-05-2015
The number of attacks on ambulance officers is on the rise in South Australia, prompting a new awareness campaign. Attacks on ambulance officers
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NZ First backs paramedic registration Karen Keast - 03-02-2015
New Zealand paramedics have received support in their push for national registration. New Zealand First has joined calls for the title of ‘paramedic’
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Boost to Victorian paramedics and nurses Karen Keast - 02-12-2014
Victorian paramedics are on the threshold of a new era with the incoming Labor government promising to resolve their bitter long-running industrial relations dispute.
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