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MINISTER FOR HEALTH
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 570
Ambulance Service
Mr Humphries - Asked the Minister for Health on Notice on 10 September 1991:
In relation to the ACT Ambulance Service for each of the months June, July and August 1991 -
(1) How many requirements for overtime shifts occurred to cover for staff shortages.
(2) What percentage of total shifts did this represent.
(3) How many shifts were not covered because of crew shortages.
(4) On what occasions did ambulance stations close and for what periods.
(5) On what occasions did staffing levels fall below full crew complements.
(6) On what occasions were there three ambulances or less on duty.
(7) On what occasions were there two ambulances or less on duty.
(8) Were there any occasions when only one ambulance was available.
(9) What was the first, second and third longest wait for an ambulance for Priority One cases.
(10) What was the first, second and third longest wait for an ambulance for Priority Two cases.
(11) Oft how many occasions did an ambulance officer have to go out on a job by themselves.
Mr Berry - The answer to Mr Humphries question is as follows:
(1) The requirement for overtime shifts to cover staff shortages was 55 shifts for June, 37 shifts for July and 67 shifts for August.
Staff shortages were due to sick leave, long term sick leave, workers compensation, training, special leave and the requirement to cover sporting functions.
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