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bumpers for better use in rural areas. AV also operates Mobile
Intensive Care Ambulances which are staffed by more specially trained paramedics and different equipment. They also operate Non-Emergency Patient Transport Ambulances (NEPT) and Clinical Transport Services units (CTS). For more complex patients, AV has Complex Patient Ambulance Vehicles (CPAV) and Adult Retrieval Services (AR) both are similar to the standard general ambulances. The CPAV units include a lift platform at the back instead of regular doors, the AR unit has more specialist equipment.
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271:(MICA) paramedics, Air Ambulance paramedics and if in a regional area also by Ambulance Community Officers (ACO) employed on a casual basis and volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or by Remote Area Nurse (RAN) from a bush hospital. Ambulance Victoria has more than 260 ambulance branches located across Victoria.
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CT-Scanner. Two paramedics staff the ambulance (including a MICA paramedic), a CT radiographer, a stroke neurologist and a stroke nurse specialist. The first MSU is currently running as car 6600. In 2020, it was announced that AV would commence building a next generation Stroke
Ambulance otherwise known as MSU-2
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known as HEMS 4 and a second Bell 412EP was operated from
Essendon known as HEMS 5 to transport critically ill patients from rural hospitals to Melbourne. In January 2017, the final of the five new AgustaWestland AW139s entered service replacing the Victoria Police Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin and ending
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On 22 April 2008, Premier John Brumby and Health
Minister Daniel Andrews announced a record funding boost of over $ 185m, including two new helicopter services, 26 new ambulance stations and over 300 new paramedics. In addition, it was announced that the way the state's ambulance services work was to
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systems. Many emergency services vehicles, including ambulances, are fitted with mobile data terminals that enable them to view information, read messages sent by call-takers and dispatchers, and be notified of updates immediately as they become available. A number of communication services used by
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announced that it had been asked to conduct a review into allegations of unlawful, discriminatory behaviour at
Ambulance Victoria by. On 30 November 2020, The Commission released the terms of reference for its review of Ambulance Victoria. Throughout the process, the commission has provided public
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to respond rapidly to requests for help in a medical emergency; provide specialised medical skills to maintain life and to reduce injuries in emergency situations and while transporting patients; provide specialised transport facilities to move people requiring emergency medical treatment; provide
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Their most common vehicle is the
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This vehicle is the frontline vehicle for all of Victoria as they carry one patient at a time with loads of medical equipment, which is usually staffed by two paramedics. There are also different models including models with bull bars/push
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Introduced in 2017, AV teamed up with The Royal
Melbourne Hospital, the Stroke Foundation and numerous other agencies to create a $ 7 Million Mobile Stroke Unit Ambulance (MSU). The state-of-the-art vehicle include specialist equipment tailored to stroke patients. In the ambulance is a built-in
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On 29 November 2021, almost a one-year after the allegations were first publicly raised, a number of
Ambulance Victoria Employees, had reported that "in some cases victimisation has worsened since the inquiry began." The Age also reported that " person is well known to the executive level as a
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Victoria responded to 843,051 emergency and non-emergency cases including 172,960 emergency road incidents in the five rural regions, 416,887 emergency road incidents in the two metropolitan regions and 4,556 emergency air incidents (2,033 by helicopter and 2,523 by
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known as
Helimed 1 later renamed to HEMS 2. In 1986, AAV entered a partnership with the Victoria Police Air Wing to use a Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin which would respond to both police and ambulance incidents with ambulance given priority known as HEMS 1 and replacing the 'Angel of Mercy'. Two
646:"Audited agencies also do not have the fundamental, underpinning foundations of effective policies and procedures, and do not adequately train their staff and managers to deal with inappropriate behaviours to prevent them escalating into serious bullying and harassment."
662:, acknowledged of the Audit and committed the Organisation to accepting all the recommendations of the Audit through the Ambulance and Policy Consultative Committee. Part of Mr Lay's response included "achieve sustainable culture change within Ambulance Victoria."
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In the 1980s the Metropolitan Ambulance Service was formed from a number of smaller area services; and 16 regional services were amalgamated into five. In 1997, the rural services were consolidated to one rural service, Rural Ambulance Victoria.
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The service is funded by fees for the cost of transport and treatment by paramedics. Members are entitled to free services. Some private health funds may refund the cost of membership, but many do not. Ambulance fees are not recoverable from
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On 20 September 2021, The commission announced that the review would be released in two Volumes "in large part due to the higher than anticipated number of people who came forward to share their experiences and views with the Commission."
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be changed with Metropolitan Ambulance Service and Rural Ambulance Victoria becoming one organisation, Ambulance Victoria. On 26 May this decision was confirmed, with the consolidated service commencing operation on 1 July 2008.
643:"... The audited agencies do not understand the extent, causes or impact of bullying and harassment in their respective organisations, even when such issues have resulted in significant media attention and reputational damage."
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On 23 March 2016, the Victorian Auditor-General tabled a damning report into "Bullying and Harassment in the Health Sector". Ambulance Victoria was one of four Government Health Bodies that was audited as part of this report.
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Ambulance Victoria assesses each emergency incident on receipt of the 000 call, designating the incident a code depending on the urgency/severity, and publishes its response times for each quarter of the year on the internet.
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As part of the audit, the Auditor General looked at the background of the issue, workplace culture, preventing bullying and harassment, responding to bullying and harassment and sector-wide collaboration and support.
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692:"12 Ambulance Victoria employees have reported rape or attempted rape or sexual assault at work, and two men have been referred to Victoria Police by the organisation for the alleged sexual assault of colleagues."
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On 26 October 2020, Allegations of widespread bullying, harassment and gross misconduct were public reported by The Age after 13 Paramedics raised an open letter to Mr Ken Lay, chairman of the board of directors.
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Ambulance Victoria provides emergency medical response to more than 5.9 million people in an area of more than 227,000 square kilometres. During 2015–2016, Ambulance Victoria responded to 843,051 cases.
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Ambulance Victoria's primary function is to respond to emergency incidents and its secondary function is medical transport (non-emergency) requests. Emergency Incidents are responded to by paramedics,
649:"... when issues become serious bullying and harassment matters these agencies do not have the appropriate procedures to manage them or document the details to help inform future planning and action."
741:"47.2% of survey respondents reported experiencing discrimination, 17.4% reported experiencing sexual harassment, 52.4% reported experiencing bullying and 34.5% reporting experiencing victimisation"
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in Melbourne with helicopters strategically placed in regional Victoria. In addition, the helicopters respond to search and rescue incidents, able to utilise the winch, including sea rescues.
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for emergency and non-emergency vehicles. Modern emergency services communications is highly advanced, and communications staff use a wide range of technologies including digital and analogue
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A formal ambulance service began in Victoria in 1883. Over the years services were provided by St John Ambulance, Civil Ambulance Service and a multitude local area ambulance services.
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the partnership. The aircraft are staffed by MICA Flight Paramedics who are trained to administer blood, conduct ultrasounds, complete complex procedures and perform winch rescues.
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738:"...AV's approach to preventing discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation is still maturing and it is not complying fully with the positive duty in the Act."
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Who would’ve guessed the most traumatic thing I’ve experienced and witnessed as a aramedic was workplace behaviour?'"
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problem, for at least 10 years. He is a direct threat ... but management are not listening."
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1163:"Victoria's Ambulance Action Plan - Improving Services, Saving Lives - Final Report"
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1335:"Ambulance Victoria motorbikes taken off the road following crash as brakes failed"
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2156:"Half of paramedics report bullying, some allege rape and sexual assault at work"
744:"We commonly heard that mental ill-health and stress followed unlawful conduct."
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establishing a new organisational model for responding to reports and complaints
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2280:"Paramedics still feel 'suicidal' due to bullying despite human rights inquiry"
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Key Findings from the Audit into Bullying and Harassment in the Health Sector
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1053:(Press release). Rural Ambulance Victoria. 3 July 2008. Archived from
1914:"First female MICA Flight Paramedics qualify with Ambulance Victoria"
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embedding a more structured approach to encouraging bystander action
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Volume 1 was released on 30 November 2021 by The commission.
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Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Assault in Ambulance Victoria
1009:(Press release). Department of Human Services. 22 April 2008
389:(Medical transport for walking patients – Clinical Services)
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three wheeled motorbikes. The trial was successful with the
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2192:"Ambulance Victoria review – Update 10 (20 September 2021)"
1309:"Motorcycle ambulances provide a rough ride for paramedics"
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Medical and health organisations based in Victoria (state)
2251:"Ambulance Victoria review – Update 12 (19 November 2021)"
2217:"Ambulance Victoria review – Update 12 (19 November 2021)"
1943:"Fixed Wing Aircraft fleet ticks over 40,000 flying hours"
1031:(Press release). Department of Human Services. 26 May 2008
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known as HEMS 3. In 2009, a Bell 412EP was operated from
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Terms of Reference Endorsed by AV Board 30 November 2020
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987:(Press release). Premier of Victoria. 27 November 2016
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Ford Territory Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICA)
1998:"Victorias new air ambulance planes set to take off"
1969:"Pel-Air contract extension with Ambulance Victoria"
1051:"Ambulance Victoria new statewide ambulance service"
985:"450 New Paramedics On The Road To Put People First"
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1655:Minister for Ambulance Services (29 July 2015).
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151:Professor Shelley Dolan, Chief Executive Officer
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1439:Observations of a Perpetual Motorcyclist (blog)
519:Helicopter operations commenced in 1970 with a
401:(MICA Support/Single Responder/Adult Retrieval)
310:Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority
2384:Australian Capital Territory Ambulance Service
2076:"Bullying and Harassment in the Health Sector"
734:Key Themes noted by The Commissions included;
717:Volume 2 is set to be published in March 2022.
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1604:"Delivering solutions for Ambulance Victoria"
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801:Ongoing concerns by Ambulance Victoria Staff
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763:adopting a new set of organisational values
596:Beechcraft B200C King Air at Avalon Airport
315:Ambulance communications functions include
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1888:"New era on the horizon for Air Ambulance"
766:developing a comprehensive prevention plan
714:Volume 1 was released on 30 November 2021.
2002:Department of Health & Human Services
1408:"Our Paramedic Motorcycle Unit in action"
259:Ambulance Victoria is required under the
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1069:"Ambulance Services Act 1986 (Victoria)"
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506:HEMS 2 based at La Trobe Valley Airport.
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1657:"New Air Ambulance Helicopter On Show"
1333:van den Berg, Lucie (3 January 2013).
1239:"Our Performance – Ambulance Victoria"
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512:HEMS 4 based at Warrnambool Airport.
212:Alexandra District Ambulance Service
79:Alexandra District Ambulance Service
137:MP, Minister for Ambulance Services
2080:Victorian Auditor-General's Office
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2278:Tuohy, Wendy (29 November 2021).
2154:Tuohy, Wendy (29 November 2021).
1636:(Press release). 26 February 2015
908:"Minister for Ambulance Services"
503:HEMS 1 based at Essendon Airport.
395:(MICA Support + Single Responder)
365:(MICA Support + Single responder)
359:(MICA Support + Single Responder)
261:Ambulance Services Act 1986 (Vic)
2466:2008 establishments in Australia
2128:Tuohy, Wendy (26 October 2020).
1894:(Press release). 13 January 2017
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1381:Rolfe, Peter (30 October 2011).
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2355:Ambulance services in Australia
269:Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance
1508:"Ambulance Stretcher Vehicles"
1490:Metropolitan Ambulance Service
1468:Metropolitan Ambulance Service
1290:Metropolitan Ambulance Service
933:"Tony Walker appointed as CEO"
912:Victorian Government Directory
706:updates regarding the review.
476:AAV operates five twin engine
239:Ambulance services of Victoria
204:Metropolitan Ambulance Service
122:810.9 million (2015–2016)
73:Metropolitan Ambulance Service
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2004:(Press release). 16 June 2011
1978:(Press release). 24 June 2019
785:Ambulance Victoria's Response
755:Recommendations from Volume 1
2389:Queensland Ambulance Service
1140:"Remote Area Nurse Training"
2440:St John Ambulance Australia
2435:Royal Flying Doctor Service
1949:(Press release). 7 May 2019
1920:(Press release). 3 May 2019
1686:"Air Ambulance Helicopters"
383:(Paramedic Motorcycle Unit)
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1433:Paul Riley (8 July 2013),
490:Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin
438:Paramedic motorcycle units
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2394:New South Wales Ambulance
1464:"Computer Aided Dispatch"
863:"Annual Report 2015-2016"
608:Beechcraft B260C King Air
559:Beechcraft Super King Air
488:helicopters and also one
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1264:"Bicycle Response Units"
1144:Rural Ambulance Victoria
1115:"We Love Our Volunteers"
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701:On 27 October 2020, the
494:Victoria Police Air Wing
480:helicopters provided by
208:Rural Ambulance Victoria
173:www.ambulance.vic.gov.au
76:Rural Ambulance Victoria
2368:Paramedics in Australia
1286:"Bicycle Response Unit"
816:Paramedics in Australia
666:Allegations made public
287:2006 Commonwealth Games
2377:States and Territories
1197:Cite journal requires
888:Cite journal requires
557:AAV has operated four
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467:Augusta Westland AW139
452:Air Ambulance Victoria
381:BMW F700GS motorcycles
369:Volkswagen Transporter
345:Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
54:; 16 years ago
18:Air Ambulance Victoria
1486:"Resource Management"
1090:"Types of Paramedics"
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2419:St John Ambulance WA
2404:SA Ambulance Service
2399:St John Ambulance NT
2034:on 29 February 2016.
1696:on 29 February 2016.
1518:on 29 February 2016.
1243:ambulance.vic.gov.au
861:Ambulance Victoria.
679:The Age noted that:
533:Bell 206 Long Ranger
478:AgustaWestland AW139
163:Department of Health
127:Minister responsible
1661:Premier of Victoria
1608:Babcock Australasia
1582:Australian Aviation
730:Volume 1 Key Themes
660:Mr Ken Lay, AO, APM
561:B200s, provided by
553:Fixed-wing aircraft
546:Warrnambool Airport
521:Bell 206A JetRanger
393:Toyota Land Cruiser
377:(Patient Transport)
101:Doncaster, Victoria
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2414:Ambulance Victoria
2409:Ambulance Tasmania
2050:Ambulance Victoria
2028:Ambulance Victoria
1947:Ambulance Victoria
1918:Ambulance Victoria
1892:Ambulance Victoria
1868:on 2 February 2017
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1802:Ambulance Victoria
1690:Ambulance Victoria
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1534:Ambulance Victoria
1512:Ambulance Victoria
1412:Ambulance Victoria
1268:Ambulance Victoria
1221:Ambulance Victoria
1189:has generic name (
1119:Ambulance Victoria
1094:Ambulance Victoria
937:Ambulance Victoria
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375:Volkswagen Crafter
181:Ambulance Victoria
67:Preceding agencies
30:Ambulance Victoria
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1540:on 12 March 2016.
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1057:on 27 March 2011.
363:Volkswagen Amarok
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