National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

The NCCTRC Education team recently delivered the Hospital Major Incident Medical Management Systems (HMIMMS) course Darwin. The two-day course focuses on the priorities and responsibilities of clinical and administrative responders during a mass casualty incident in a hospital. Participants came from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds engaged in small group workshops, tabletop simulation sessions and discussions about the challenges hospital staff face during the phases of patient reception, definitive care and recovery. Congratulations to all 17 participants who successfully completed the course!

The NCCTRC was delighted to host Jordana Cox, Consular Chief of the United States of America, during her recent visit to Darwin. Led by Rhiannon Winter, Acting Director Education & NCCTRC Specialist Clinical Workforce alongside Hollie Sekulich, Acting Director Disaster Preparedness and Response, the Consular Chief toured our Headquarters to explore the Centre’s deployable capabilities. During the visit, she also met with Dr Lizanne Koning and Jenny Santhosh, Directors of the RDH Trauma Service, to discuss the critical role of the Trauma Service in civil-military integration. Their discussion focused on supporting the US Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D) through health planning for their scheduled exercises in Northern Australia. This meeting reinforced the strong ongoing collaboration between the RDH Trauma Service and MRF-D, particularly in planning and coordinating healthcare delivery during mass casualty incidents. It also provided an opportunity to explore future clinical training and educational initiatives.

👏 Congratulations to all 15 participants who recently completed the Remote Area Trauma Education (RATE) course in Darwin! This hands-on course brought together healthcare professionals from diverse clinical backgrounds, including those working in remote communities and regional centres, creating a valuable platform to share and learn from real-life experiences in remote settings. Through theory, simulations, and practical learning, participants strengthened their skills to safely assess and manage trauma patients within remote health centres until retrieval support arrives.

At the 6th World Health Organization Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting in Abu Dhabi, Erica Bleakley, NCCTRC’s Allied Health & Rehabilitation Coordinator, delivered a presentation on specialist training for #rehabilitation professionals in EMTs. Her presentation, entitled "AUSMAT Rehabilitation Team Member Training" detailed the need for, development, and delivery of the inaugural 3.5-day AUSMAT Rehabilitation Team Member Course, held in Darwin in August 2023. Erica highlighted that the course provided a valuable opportunity for AUSMAT rehabilitation professionals to deepen their understanding of their roles in EMT deployments and gain essential skills in assessing for and prioritising rehabilitation actions in health emergencies. She explained that specialist training for rehabilitation professionals in EMTs augments existing clinical skills and expertise with knowledge relevant to practice in EMT settings. The participation of health professionals from the Pacific confirmed that utilising these courses as regional training opportunities promotes interoperability between rehabilitation services and EMTs across different countries, and strengthens collective capacity to respond to health emergencies. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The 6th Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), was held in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. Hosted by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, the event gathered over 1,300 participants from 140 countries, including experts in emergency management, disaster medicine, and humanitarian aid. NCCTRC Executive Director Professor Len Notaras AO received a standing ovation for his significant contributions as Chair of the EMT Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). He delivered a keynote speech entitled "Milestones and Momentum: Reflecting on the Journey of Progress and Possibilities for the EMT Initiative". The speech highlighted the advancements and future directions of the EMT Initiative, emphasising the importance of strategic planning and global collaboration in emergency medical response. Professor Notaras also participated in high-level strategic discussions, focusing on critical issues such as climate change and health emergencies. His insights and leadership helped shape the dialogue around enhancing global health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Additionally, his role in the certification of new EMTs underscored his commitment to expanding and strengthening the global network of emergency medical teams. Through these contributions, Professor Notaras has played a pivotal role in advancing the goals of the EMT Global Meeting and reinforced the importance of coordinated, high-quality emergency medical responses worldwide.

Discover how the passionate Dr Ratu Mara Vukivukiseru is driving health emergency preparedness across the Pacific. As the inaugural Pacific HMIMMS Course Director, Dr Mara combines his extensive ICU experience and leadership to build resilient healthcare teams ready to respond to large-scale emergencies. Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRDGqeRt

The NCCTRC was delighted to welcome members of the University of the Third Age (U3A) to our headquarters for a tour, where we highlighted our mission, work, and capabilities in health emergency response. U3A promotes healthy aging for both body and mind, offering a wide range of academic, social, and recreational activities to its members. The engaged and curious group gained valuable insights into the vital role the NCCTRC plays in supporting health emergency responses.

Happy World Radiography Day! Today marks 129 years since Wilhelm Roentgen’s discovery of x-rays - a breakthrough that transformed healthcare as we know it. In honour of this milestone, we celebrate the invaluable contributions radiographers make in advancing patient care and outcomes worldwide 🙌 Through their expertise in medical imaging, radiographers play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating a range of conditions, helping to improve the lives of individuals and communities alike. #worldradiographyday #WRD2024

The NCCTRC was delighted to welcome Dr David Hughes AM, Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Institute Of Sport (AIS). Dr Hughes toured our headquarters with a special focus on our AUSMAT deployable capabilities.   The NCCTRC previously collaborated with AIS to support the Australian Olympic Team’s COVID-19 health and safety plan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. As Australia’s premier high-performance sports training institution, #theAIS plays a key role in preparing our athletes for success on the world stage.

Curious about who AUSMAT are and what they do? Our latest article highlights key statistics showcasing our diverse team and the contributions of our team members over the past five years. From deployments to the various specialties represented, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the essential role AUSMAT plays in health emergencies both locally and globally. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbytW-tq