The RACGP’s Standards for General Practices (5th Edition) emphasise the need for preparedness in dealing with potential clinical emergencies. Among the key updates are:
Immediate Access to Emergency Equipment: Practices must have immediate access to an ECG machine and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Training and Awareness: Basic life support training is mandated for all general practice staff, ensuring a competent response in emergencies.
Emergency Communication: Practices should have a recorded message advising patients to call 000 in emergencies, facilitating prompt action.
Two crucial aspects of the standards criterion include:
Conducting regular audits of your Doctor’s bag to ensure all items are up to date and in working order. This is a great activity that can contribute to Measure Outcomes CPD
Ensuring each GP has access to a Doctor’s Bag. For small practices, Drs may share a Doctor’s Bag, however in all circumstances the bag must be readily available for home visits or emergencies in and near the practice
Managing the Doctor's Bag involves several key considerations:
The contents of the Doctor's Bag should be tailored based on several factors:
Take action today, go and check the access, security and contents of your Doctor’s Bag.
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