AV 047 December 11, 2017 Prescribing Paramedic Practitioner Update The AEA-V has had a working group of 16 paramedics researching, collating and finalising a discussion paper regarding Prescribing Paramedic Practitioner classification positions across Victoria. This Group was convened by Bracha Rafael and Belinda Ousley. The AEA-V extends our gratitude to [...]
Important Information December 11, 2017 beyondblue National Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Police and Emergency Service Personnel TO AEAV MEMBERS We’re supporting the beyondblue National Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Police and Emergency Service Personnel Even the most resilient ambulance personnel can be affected by stress and trauma. That [...]
AV 046 December 8, 2017 CLEARING BEFORE COMPLETION OF VACIS The Union is aware that members are being directed by Ambulance Victoria (AV) to clear cases prior to a VACIS patient care record being properly completed. The vast majority of crews do their utmost to respond to all cases as quickly [...]
AV 045 December 5, 2017 KPI – Naming and Shaming Recently the Union has received a number of complaints from members who have had performance information broadcast to the rest of their team. Examples include naming crews that experienced delays on particular dates that can be easily identified by others and [...]
AV 043 November 23, 2017 Accrual of Annual Leave on Workcover The Union recently was involved in a matter in the Fair Work Commission in relation to the accrual of annual leave for ESTA employees receiving workers compensation payments. In the decision of United Firefighters Union of Australia v Emergency Services Telecommunications [...]
Rural 012 November 23, 2017 Election of Delegate SHEPPARTON BRANCH The AEA-V is calling for nominations for additional Delegate/s at Shepparton Ambulance Branch and surrounds. Also, if anyone from another branch is interested in nominating to be Delegate or Co Delegate at their branch please submit a nomination form or [...]
Rural 011 November 14, 2017 Election of DelegateKANGAROO FLAT BRANCHThe AEA-V wishes to advise members that following the temporary standing aside of Rick Morton as the Kangaroo Flat Branch Shop Steward nominations are hereby called for the position of Kangaroo Flat Branch Shop Steward.The Executive expresses its appreciation and thanks to Rick for [...]
Important Information November 14, 2017 The Breakthrough Ride 2017 TO AEAV MEMBERS The Breakthrough Ride 2017 is on again from Tuesday, 28th November until Friday, 1st December 2017. Please refer to the flyer for details and there are some links below. Download Breakthrough Ride FLYER Delegates and Team Managers are requested to [...]
Important Information November 13, 2017 Various information from the AEAV TO AEAV MEMBERS Below are details of topics and e notices which we thought might be of interest to you. AHPRA – Newsletter re Regulating Paramedicine under the National Scheme Please find attached copy of an email update from AHPRA regarding [...]
State 018 October 25, 2017 Paramedicine Board of Australia First Appointments It has been announced by the COAG Health Council on 19th October 2017 of the establishment of the inaugural Paramedicine Board of Australia with the first appointments of the Chair, practitioner and community members. This is a nine member [...]