Common use of Initial Response Clause in Contracts

Initial Response. (a) The Health Services Manager must make available a number of paramedics in accordance with Annexure B (Schedule Health Services) of this Schedule 2 to provide the initial After Hours Service response. (b) The Health Services Manager must ensure that any call made to the AHS Number is answered within ten (10) seconds. (c) The initial response by the After Hours Service paramedic must include an initial examination and triage of the Transferee. After making the initial examination and triage of a Transferee pursuant to clause 28.2(b) of this Schedule 2, the paramedic must: (i) where appropriate, treat the if the health concern of the is not urgent, make an appointment for the at the nurse clinic or general practitioner clinic (refer to clause 28.1(b)(i) Schedule 2); (ii) where appropriate given the complexity of the health concern of the, call the Transferee After Hours GP pursuant to clause 28.3 of this Schedule 2; and/or (iii) in the case of emergency, refer the patient to the local hospital.