St John Ambulance SA Health and Medical Services 2025

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ST JOHN AMBULANCE SA

Our Advantage St John Ambulance SA ensures exceptional care through our robust Clinical Governance Framework, overseen by a dedicated committee of Healthcare Professionals, Paramedics, Nurses, and health management professionals.

High-Quality Care

Support Mechanisms

We promise high-quality, individualised care at every point of contact, with oversight from our Clinical Governance Committee to maintain and exceed pre-hospital care standards.

• 24/7 On-Call Management Team • 24/7 On-Call Doctor • 24/7 National Translation Service

Equestrian, Motorsport, and High Risk Events

Insurance

Our comprehensive insurance coverage includes: • Medical malpractice • Motor vehicle • Public & product liability This ensures the safety and professionalism of our services. Certificates of Currency are available upon request.

• Regulatory Compliance: We review governing regulations to ensure the required medical coverage for your event. • Transparent Process: We provide clear

guidelines on medical requirements and offer feedback to enhance future event planning.

Drug & Poisons License

Patient Reporting

Approved by SA Health, we are licensed to purchase, hold, and administer various medications, including over-the-counter and Schedule 4 drugs. This allows our team to perform lifesaving procedures and treat illnesses effectively. Operational Planning Our experienced team of Operational Planners will work with you to tailor our service offering to your event and its requirements, no matter how big or small. Our structural approach to medical planning is underpinned by our extensive event medical plans and other relevant documentation.

• Detailed Documentation: We complete a Patient Record Form for every clinical presentation, with a copy provided to the patient and another held in compliance with the Commonwealth Privacy Act.

Our Risk Mitigation

We ensure safe and healthy mass gatherings through a comprehensive risk management process, which includes: • Reviewing deployment location, size, and expected number of participants • Assessing demographic factors, climatic conditions, and activities • Considering governing regulations and proximity to medical services • Tailoring medical proposals based on best practices and previous experience