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@paramedprof.bsky.social
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Advisor on health policy, paramedicine, leadership, integrity & communications. Curator of The Paramedic Observer on.fb.me/1Gcjlju Opinions mine.

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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today lodged a submission to the Time-Tiered Working Group (TTWG) established to lead the review of #primary #care time-tiered #MBS items and report its findings to the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) on publicly funded services listed on the MBS. #health #paramedicine
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. ACSQHC is seeking feedback on revised clinical practice recommendations & new good practice statements to inform development. Consultation closes Tuesday 29 Sept 2026. #health #paramedicine #infection #control #EMS
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is developing the third edition of the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. #health #safety #paramedicine #EMS Consultation closes 29 September. www.safetyandquality.gov.au/clinical-top...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The ACSQHC is inviting feedback on the initial draft of the National #Safety & #Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition). The third edition consolidates the previous 8 standards into three integrated standards. Closes 25 September. safetyandquality.cmail20.com/t/j-l-yhlhdy...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Don't Walk. Run. Third National Policy Roadmap for #AI in #healthcare. The Australian Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare launched its Policy Roadmap on 22 July. aihealthalliance.org/wp-content/u... What about #paramedicine? Observations: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Bill to strengthen nurse to patient ratios debated. As a strategy the nursing profession has achieved significant wins in mandating minimum levels of workforce support. #patient #safety #health #EMS #paramedicine www.parliament.vic.gov.au/news/health/...
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Bill to strengthen nurse to patient ratios debated - Parliament of Victoria
The Legislative Assembly has debated a bill to update hospital classifications across the state's public health system, designed to strengthen nurse-to-patient and midwife-to-patient ratios.
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
University of Arizona awarded over $30M to study ground #EMS blood transfusion for #trauma #survival. #health #paramedicine news.arizona.edu/news/u-award...
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U of A awarded over $30M to study ground EMS blood transfusion for trauma survival
The U of A has been approved for $30.6 million to support research conducted as part of a large public health initiative to implement and evaluate prehospital blood transfusion.
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Data from U.S. National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) show nearly 450 #prehospital #blood #transfusion programs nationwide. 32,992 incidents across 3,061 counties met the criteria for prehospital blood transfusion in 2025 prehospitaltransfusion.org/blood-progra...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Cost-benefit analysis of community paramedics in an ambulance service. Filling the evidence gap on the cost-benefit of community paramedicine for non-emergency patients. #health #paramedicine #primary #care #EMS www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... DOI doi.org/10.1016/j.au...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The Canadian Organisation of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) Board of Directors has approved the initial set of pre-approved assessment pathways under PEAS for internationally educated #paramedics from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. #health copr.ca/wp-content/u...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When the ePCR disappears: Imagine if the software your service runs on disappeared. That's what 22 Ontario #paramedic services had to deal with in early July. Are Australian & NZ #ambulance services doing enough to cater for ITC risk & to ensure interoperability? www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Last days to have your say on medical research and innovation. #health #paramedicine #MRFF The online survey (open until 16 August 2026): tinyurl.com/bddccatb Consultation Guide: consultations.health.gov.au/health-econo... Background: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Northern Territory (NTHealth) publishes a landmark framework for #paramedicine care. It is a must read that addresses the mobilisation of #paramedics across the #health domain beyond the #ambulance sector. #EMS #primary #community healthjobs.nt.gov.au/explore-heal...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Nursing gets a national #workforce #strategy. Where is #paramedicine? #health #EMS #primary #care On 6 August 2026, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler launched Australia's first National Nursing Workforce Strategy. tinyurl.com/277sauu9 Observations: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Health professional in smaller #regional communities are exposed to additional stress from the emotional realities of personal relationships & community linkages. That's why #health & #wellbeing policies need #rural & #remote stress testing. #paramedicine #mental www.facebook.com/IRCP.ORG/pos...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Tracking the evolution of #paramedicine. A retrospective summary of ten+ years of social media engagement and government policy interaction by the Paramedic Observer. #health #EMS #primary #mental #emergency #care www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A LIMITED SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY for followers. A discounted registration to attend the RESPOND 26 Pre-hospital Care Conference at the Brisbane POWERHOUSE Theatre on 4 August 2026 for $199 instead of the usual $389. This special offer is limited to five tickets. events.humanitix.com/respond-26-p...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Student placement payments in Australia extended to cover allied health students including #Paramedicine. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...? Some more background: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Congratulations to the latest group of Paramedics from the SAAS Graduate Intern program who have been presented with certificates & their paramedic epaulettes after an intensive 13 month internship. The photograph shows how Australian #paramedic intakes differ from those in (say) the U.S.
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
My friend and paramedic leader Tony Walker ASM has sadly passed away. Tony and I shared many views over the years. Many people will know Tony for his outstanding leadership & service combined with wisdom, humility, and humour. Rest in peace Tony. You were one of the best.
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
To provide a repository for submissions to government inquiries & other #paramedicine matters I am creating a website. have a look here: paramedprof.com The document archive (limited to < 20 yrs) will be populated over time. Material covered by OS Act or confidentiality won't be accessible.
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The Paramedic Observer — Ray Bange OAM
Independent commentary and analysis on paramedicine, health workforce, and health policy. Australasia and beyond. Est. 2015.
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
NSW Ambulance is recruiting a #CEO. But they'll also be the Chief Paramedic Officer #CPO. One line, in a role built around $$B budgets, boards & statewide operations. That's conflicted recognition without substance. hardygroup.qwilr.com/H26-5528-MOH... Observations: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Opportunities for #paramedics in Queensland Health across a range of remote settings for: #hospitals, #primary #health centres, #general practices, residential #aged care, #community #healthcare. URL: www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/other-career... Conditions: online.fliphtml5.com/eeyoy/zjcw/
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Grattan Institute @grattaninstitute.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
‘Pharmacies are a major recipient of government healthcare spending. Yet the standard guardrails that should accompany billions of dollars of public expenditure are missing in action.’ Read the analysis: grattan.edu.au/news/why-the...
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Grattan Institute @grattaninstitute.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
‘Achieving the right balance between fee for service and fixed funding is essential to ensure the benefits of this model are maximised and risks are minimised.’ Read Peter Breadon’s latest analysis, published in Croakey: buff.ly/LlwQfOH
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Grattan Institute @grattaninstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Grattan Institute recommends Australia move to blended funding for general practice. It would reward prevention and continuity of care, and make funding fairer. Our new policy brief shows how to pick the perfect blend: buff.ly/EZE4enD
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
NSW replaces 60 years of poisons law on 5 Nov. Paramedics get some mention but the terms #paramedic and #paramedical services? Still not clearly defined in the Act or Regulation. Read The Paramedic Observer comments: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Leadership Opportunity. The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership and overall management of NSW Ambulance - one of the world's leading #ambulance services - with full accountability for organisational performance. #health #paramedicine www.hardygroupintl.com/job/ministry...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
How B.C.’s heat dome overwhelmed paramedics and changed emergency response forever: thenarwhal.ca/bc-heat-dome... For some earlier coverage in the Paramedic Observer see: www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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Paramedics share lessons from B.C.’s heat dome emergency | The Narwhal
B.C. recorded 12,000 emergency calls in just one day. Can new systems keep up with extreme weather heat?
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Two doors are potentially opening for #paramedicine and most of the profession probably doesn't know it. One sets how paramedics get funded in #community care. The other sets how #virtual #care is regulated. Both are being drafted. Will #paramedicine be there?🧵 www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
The Booth Report on the National Rural Health Commissioner Legislative Framework runs to 71 pages and has 12 recommendations. It uses the word #paramedic or #ambulance exactly zero times. That's right. Zero. Observations/Implications www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has revised the Australian Open Disclosure Framework. #Paramedics should note this framework applies across all #healthcare settings. safetyandquality.gov.au/clinical-topic s/open-disclosure#the-australian-open-disclosure-framework
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Here's another visualisation that graphically shows the distribution of paramedics across age bands as a pie chart and the proportion of non-practising paramedics in each age band. Whilst there are fewer practitioners in the older cohorts, the non-practising percentages are higher.
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
South Australian Health Minister Blair Boyer endorses the role of #community #paramedics as he announces funding for Ceduna. Awaiting confirmation that he will soon proceed with the election commitment to appoint a Chief Paramedic Officer for the state #CPO #health www.facebook.com/BlairBoyerMP...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Victoria to host free purple vending machines with naloxone. Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt announces #free #vending machines across 10 sites to enable people to anonymously access #naloxone in nasal spray form, 24/7. #opioid #EMS www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A seat at the table — apply for the WA Clinical Senate! Applications are now open for the 2026–29 WA Clinical Senate. Expressions of Interest close 4:00pm, Sunday 28 June 2026. Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard — submit your EoI today! facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
A presentation by 2022 Westpac Future Leaders Scholar Matt Wilkinson-Stokes - not to be missed. #community #paramedicine #health #ambulance Join from anywhere by Zoom using PC, Mac, iOS or Android: unimelb.zoom.us/j/82711155652 Password: 485689
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Congratulations to the recipients of the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the Kings Birthday 2026 Honours and Awards. Thank you for your courage, compassion, & commitment to helping others. The #ASM recognises service by members of Australian #ambulance services. www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Australia’s #paramedicine workforce is in flux as practitioners move into more diverse #health settings, and graduates face employment problems. Pleased to have lodged a submission arguing this requires a systemic approach. We need a national #workforce strategy. www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is to replace Careflight as the Northern Territory #aeromedical contractor after two decades. The change in service provider is the outcome of a market-based request for tender in the public domain. #health #EMS #paramedicine facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The journal Paramedicine has achieved a ‘Q1’ ranking in the SCImago Journal & Country Rank reports. That's excellent recognition for the journal & #paramedicine. #health #professionalism #EMS Read more: paramedics.org/news/paramed... Linkedin: linkedin.com/posts/the-co...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
U.S. #paramedics deliver a formal public position statement to the reconstituted #NEMSAC. Policy positions: americanparamedics.org/advocacy/adv... #Paramedicine #EMS #EMSPolicy #CommunityParamedicine #RuralEMS #AmericanCollegeOfParamedics Public Statement: americanparamedics.org/wp-content/u...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Community paramedicine, ambulance services and #survivorship statistics. Taking a different look at how we ask questions & make decisions when considering policies on investment in #preventive #health, #community #paramedicne & #ambulance services. #EMS facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The demand for more #ambulance resources is common across many jurisdictions. Australia has large vertically integrated #public services, yet despite that regional approach, there are still gaps, especially in our vast #rural & #remote regions. A look at NSW tinyurl.com/mr2dbf6y
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The ACT AmbulanceService remains under pressure as it looks to recruit more staff. The union has attacked the government's $94.3M funding package saying it is short by about 50 staff. #health #emergency #EMS #paramedicine tinyurl.com/3dc3wc9p More background: facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Spending more doesn’t always produce better outcomes. A ranking of global #healthcare systems using Numbeo’s 2026 Health Care Index. Australia ranks 24 & the U.S. is 40 despite massive spending. #health #paramedicine visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-c... Numbeo data www.numbeo.com/health-care/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
For EMS week, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore notes that NY #EMTs, #paramedics & #EMS officers perform incredible work at significant risk. We recognise these extraordinary people who answer thousands of calls for help every day with skill & compassion. #Respect them! #Protect them! #Pay them!
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Brief observations on the 2026-27 Australian Budget and the potential implications for #paramedicine and its intgration with #health #EMS #funding #rural #community www.facebook.com/ParamedProf/...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Latest international statistics on #paramedicine related PhDs. Australia and the UK are well represented - which is also reflected in the level of professional recognition of paramedics. Statistics: www.paramedicphd.com/resources/st... Website: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Paramedic PhD | International Doctorate Registry | Gregory Whitley, PhD
Paramedic PhD updated today with several new submissions and updates. 339 doctorates in the field of paramedicine registered, 298 from paramedics, across 29 countries. New submissions include: Stepha...
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ParamedProf @paramedprof.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
LAST CALL: Apply for #practitioner or #community member vacancies on the Paramedicine Board of Australia. The Chair role is also open for practitioners. Closes Sun 24 May, 11:55pm AEST. www.paramedicineboard.gov.au/News/2026-04... #Paramedicine #AHP #Health #Regulation
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