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AV have been instructed to recommence placement of Uni Students as soon as possible. Given the potential impact on AV Staff we would like to understand how you feel about the decision and what you feel can be done to mitigate the risks of exposure to Covid-19.  

All staff should have the opportunity to voice their concerns around Student Observer Placements in the time of Covid.

Please complete the following survey which can be accessed on your phone or your computer. The survey will take less than 7 minutes.

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* 1. Do you believe we should immediately recommence student placements?

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* 2. When should placements recommence?

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* 3. If placements do not recommence, which options do you believe unions should pursue in their place?

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Approach AHPRA to register graduates with reduced placement hours in this time of Covid
Introduce placement days as a part of induction after employment

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* 4. If placements were to recommence, which options undertaken PRIOR to placement would best mitigate the risks to AV staff and the students?

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Undertake PPE fit testing/checking
Students to complete package of PPE training modules
Students to have training in AGB (Aerosol Generating Behaviour) risk mitigation
Education regarding risks of Covid and expectations - (ie do not attend with symptoms etc)
Only provide placements to ED/ICU Nurse conversion groups (as they already understand protocols)

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* 5. If placements were to recommence, which options DURING placement do you believe would best mitigate the risks to AV staff and the students?

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No placements with AP12
Opt out for Paramedics with at risk family members
No placements on night shift
Code 1 warning for 15 mins at start of shift to allow time to check students PPE knowledge and preparation
Shifts must be near place of residence 
Students to have access to a safe place to put their kit
Students must not attend placement if any symptoms, no matter how mild
Students should stay with same crew at the same branch for the duration of placement

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* 6. Do you have any other suggestions to deal with the issue? 

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* 7. Any further comments?

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* 8. In an average month pre-Covid, how many shifts per month would you have a student observer? 

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* 9. What is your role? 

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* 10. Where do you work? 

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* 11. Please share your details (optional)

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