❓ A parliamentary question regarding anaphylaxis management in regional WA, specifically within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), covering policies, patient numbers, escalation procedures, and clinician training. The answer provides data and outlines existing procedures and training.
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I refer to the Department of Health guidelines and policies relating to
managing anaphylaxis, particularly in regional Western Australia, and I ask: (a) please table the relevant policies, guidelines and other relevant
documents; (b) with respect to the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), how many patients
presented with or developed anaphylaxis in 2018-19 and 2019-20 to date; (c) what is the WACHS escalation procedure for patients with anaphylaxis; and (d) what training and professional development is provided to clinicians
(both private and public), in managing anaphylaxis?
managing anaphylaxis, particularly in regional Western Australia, and I ask: (a) please table the relevant policies, guidelines and other relevant
documents; (b) with respect to the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), how many patients
presented with or developed anaphylaxis in 2018-19 and 2019-20 to date; (c) what is the WACHS escalation procedure for patients with anaphylaxis; and (d) what training and professional development is provided to clinicians
(both private and public), in managing anaphylaxis?
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Answered
12 May 2020
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised:
(a) See tabled paper no.
(b)
Financial Year
Number of Patients presented with anaphylaxis
Number of Patients who developed anaphylaxis
2018/19
466
13
2019/20
472
15
(c) Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and is managed as per Department of Health and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) policies and procedures including the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. These policies and procedures are in place to guide clinical decision making for medical, nursing and allied health staff. If required the patient can be transferred to a Regional Resource Centre or metropolitan hospital via Royal Flying Doctors Service or St John Ambulance.
(d) WACHS mandatory Basic Life Support training provides medical and nursing staff with skills to provide clinical care in emergency response situations. In addition, staff in emergency and critical care settings or those required to attend Code Blue Medical Emergencies, are encouraged to complete Advanced Life Support training which provides further training in more complex emergency situations.
(a) See tabled paper no.
(b)
Financial Year
Number of Patients presented with anaphylaxis
Number of Patients who developed anaphylaxis
2018/19
466
13
2019/20
472
15
(c) Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and is managed as per Department of Health and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) policies and procedures including the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. These policies and procedures are in place to guide clinical decision making for medical, nursing and allied health staff. If required the patient can be transferred to a Regional Resource Centre or metropolitan hospital via Royal Flying Doctors Service or St John Ambulance.
(d) WACHS mandatory Basic Life Support training provides medical and nursing staff with skills to provide clinical care in emergency response situations. In addition, staff in emergency and critical care settings or those required to attend Code Blue Medical Emergencies, are encouraged to complete Advanced Life Support training which provides further training in more complex emergency situations.
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