Doctors and nurses from Wyong Hospital ran a successful pre-hospital training day for Central Coast emergency services on Thursday, October 13.
Members of NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, VRA Rescue NSW and Westpac Hunter Retrieval Service took part in a series of workshops and simulated emergency scenarios with Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) staff at Charmhaven RFS.
Wyong Hospital Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist, Dr Hemal Patel, said it was an action-packed day, focussing on the pre-hospital care and transfer of critically unwell patients to the Emergency Department (ED).
“It was a pretty special day for multidisciplinary education,” he said.
“It involved simulations with fires, helicopters and cutting cars to provide a realistic experience.
“It was all about supporting the learning of new procedures and development of critical thinking skills so we are better equipped in emergency situations.”
Patel said the pre-hospital training aimed to promote better clinical collaboration and cohesion between local emergency services, in order to provide safer care for the community.
“A shared training experience like this has a range of benefits,” he said.
“Firstly, it allows us all to come together and share skills and knowledge.
“It also creates a close understanding of the different roles we play while building relationships and fostering a sense of teamwork between local emergency services and our ED staff.
“This ultimately leads to better, safer outcomes for our patients and the whole community.”
Source:
Media release, Oct 13
Central Coast Local Health District