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SAAS / Re: More on Private Providers
« on: April 01, 2012, 03:41:56 PM »Quote
Rumour is St Johns are moving away from the higher risk events due to whole of organisation risk. Could just be rumour (happy for SJA to correct that statement if not correct).
St John are not 'moving' away from higher risk events per se... They are seeking to work with the various regulatory sporting competition bodies of the higher risk events that are covered to ensure that the event medical service provided meets the minimum requirements of the regulatory body. Examples of such bodies include CAMS, MASA, NASR and ANDRA...
The organisation is keen to ensure that a sound match is achieved between what a regulatory body requires, its own clinical skillsets and capabilities and the expectations and requirements of the end user - competitors / patrons etc.
St John certainly seeks event organiser risk assessments to utilise as part of determining event acceptance and coverage. Whilst it is still in somewhat of an immature stage, the use of risk management methodologies regarding events is evolving internally and is maturing across the organisation.
With a more robust risk management framework around its event work, it then seeks to create opportunities for the organisation...
I am aware that there will always be sceptics and critics but change has to start with the smallest step and I am confident that the last 18 months - 2 years has seen some positive change...
As for the Gillman event medical provider, along with any other private provider - I suggest that people explore what Professional Indemnity and public liability insurances are held along with the integrity of the providers equipment, clinical governance framework and pharmacological scheduling / licensing and management... (just to list a few considerations)... St John recently (4 - 6 months ago) published an internal memo regarding private providers to its membership regarding its existing members whom might wish to work for them... It wasn't creating a negative slant but rather attempting to assist members to make an informed choice / decision...
Cheers
Shane