PACT are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty served our country and commonwealth with distinction, devotion and loyalty. PACT send our condolences HM King Charles III and the wider Royal Family. We join the country, commonwealth and wider world in mourning the death of an inspirational person.
God Save the King
PACT are always looking at ways to improve patient care which is why we utilise the amazing Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound.
This piece of equipment allows our clinicians to conduct Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) imaging anywhere and at any time simply by connecting the probe to any smartphone, tablet or laptop and providing real time ultrasound imaging. So far we have used it to identify and treat tendon injuries through to investigating for cardiac abnormalities.
Butterfly technology also allows us to securely save images and send onwards to the patient or specialities as part of a referral.
Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound.
From midday Friday 27th May through to midnight Sunday 29th May, PACT have provided a comprehensive and state of the art field hospital and critical care resource in conjunction with Arley Medical at the phenomenal Radio 1 big weekend in Coventry. PACT saw nearly 400 patients over the weekend with a conveyance rate of ZERO percent. Every patient was triaged, diagnosed, treated and discharged back to the event.
The medical team saw a variety of cases from skin infections requiring oral antibiotics being prescribed through to fractured ankles diagnosed and confirmed via our ultrasound which would then be plastered on site and onwards referrals made.
PACT have significantly reduced strain on the local NHS services by providing a field hospital staffed with a multi-discipline team from a variety of backgrounds.
The team were as follows:
X1 Consultant in Emergency Medicine.
X1 Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM).
X2 Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioners (Prescribers).
X2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
X2 Emergency Care Practitioners.
X1 Matron.
X2 Senior A&E Sisters/Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
X2 A&E Staff Nurses.
X1 Critical Care Paramedic.
X3 Paramedics.
X3 Admin/Reception Staff.
The field hospital was kitted to a high standard to ensure our patients got the best care possible and for them to get back to the event and enjoy the amazing singers/artists.
Our field hospital was equipped with:
X3 Resuscitation Bays.
X2 High Dependency Bays.
X5 Majors Bays.
X3 Minors Bays.
X1 Plastering area.
X1 Waiting/Reception area.
X1 Ultrasound.
X1 Arterial Blood Gas monitor.
A variety of advanced patient monitors.
A fully stocked medicine cabinet. This included medications to take away such as anti-biotics and steroids through to advanced analgesia and sedatives.
A prescription service.
Minor and advanced wound care (sutures, glue etc).
Advanced Airways.
In support of the ambulance crews, first responder foot patrols and teams provided by Arley Medical. PACT had a Critical Care Resource with a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) and PHEM Doctor to provide rapid senior and advanced clinical care to those patients who may present with time critical and severe illness or injuries.
PACT along with Arley Medical had an amazing time. We are thankful to the members of the public, volunteers, workers etc who supported ourselves, were very cooperative and engaged with our teams to make us smile!
We specifically want to say thank-you to our amazing clinicians who worked tirelessly to provide outstanding care throughout.
Head to Event Medical Cover section of our website to see a video of our medical centre https://www.pactmedical.co.uk/event-medics
PACT have been at the European Taekwondo Championships in Manchester from 17th May through to 22nd May providing enhanced medical cover to the athletes training and competing!
We have provided Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Paramedics who have been working as teams on mat side, at the athlete training venue and within our state of the art medical centre equipped with ultrasound, resuscitation bays, plastering and a variety of medications.
PACT have had an amazing time watching athletes from all over Europe competing including Para Athletes from as far as Mexico!
The Alexander Stadium in Birmigham opened it's doors for the first time Wednesday in preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2022. The opening test event saw military athletes part take in athletic activities and local neighbours and military family tested the new West Stand.
PACT deployed 2 ambulances, a field hospital and an onsite medical team working in conjunction with 202 Field Hospital.
The test event included a drop in from the famous Red Devils who put on a amazing show.
We are proud to be the first medical team to work in the stadium and working with Birmingham City Council to achieve the stadium safety certificate and test the robustness of the stadium and the operational plans.
A video of the Red Devils parachute into the stadium can be seen here:
https://www.itv.com/news/central/2022-04-20/army-put-alexander-stadium-through-its-paces-ahead-of-birmingham-2022
#EventMedical #EventProfesionals #EventManagement #AlexanderStadium #Athletics #Medical #ACP #Paramedic #Nurse #Ambulance #Hospital #Medicine #AdvancedCare #UrgentCare #EmergencyCare #Prescribing #Prescription #CQC #GOOD #Caring #Wellled #Responsive #Safe
Team PACT are getting ready behind the scenes for an action packed year which will see us provide #advanced and #critical #care to events throughout 2022 ranging from sporting competitions through to festivals!
#EventMedical #EventProfesionals #EventManagement #Medical #ACP #Paramedic #Nurse #Ambulance #Hospital #Medicine #AdvancedCare #UrgentCare #EmergencyCare #Prescribing #Prescription #CQC #GOOD #Caring #Wellled #Responsive #Safe
We pride our self on ensuring that our staff have the support, guidance and information needed to feel comfortable in their role. Therefore we have introduced a speak up guardian.
“When things go wrong, we need to make sure that lessons are learnt and things are improved. If we think something might go wrong, it’s important that we all feel able to speak up so that potential harm is prevented. Even when things are good, but could be even better, we should feel able to say something and should expect that our suggestion is listened to and used as an opportunity for improvement. Speaking up is about all of these things.”
Ben is our speak up guardian and has completed training with the National Guardian Office to allow him the knowledge to fullfil the role!
Staff can approach him if they have any concerns, worries or positive feedback!
For more information take a look at the National Guardian website here:
https://www.nationalguardian.org.uk/
PACT would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
We would like to express our thanks to our PACT friends and family who have supported us through this difficult year.
We are really looking forward to 2021 with events already being booked- it is set to be a busy one for us!
Keep an eye out it in the new year for a recruitment drive and keep checking back here and on our PACT blog for more information and news on our adventures!
#EventMedical #EventProfesionals #EventManagement #Medical #ACP #Paramedic #Nurse #Ambulance #Hospital #Medicine #AdvancedCare #UrgentCare #EmergencyCare #Prescribing #Prescription #CQC #GOOD #Caring #Wellled #Responsive #Safe
PACT directors Matt and Ben are both UK Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support instructors and are now teaching the courses with covid-19 precautions involved to ensure those on the course are safe and competent when dealing with patients whom present in cardiac arrest with the added risk of covid-19.
This week our two Ben's have been teaching CPD virtually to the BCU Paramedic Society!
Ben Mcwalter covered basic interpretation of ECGs while Ben Roberts discussed Transient Loss of Consciousness (TLoC) including the different causes, the assessment and management of the condition!
It is important for students and clinicians to keep up to date on CPD and here at PACT we ensure our staff have access to the best CPD and support to complete this!
We are now starting to take bookings for events at the end of this year and through to next!
PACT understands a lot of event organisers are unsure on what to do with regards to medical provision for their events in the future when lockdown has eased and life is on track to normality. PACT are able to provide the knowledge, information and expertise to organisers. We have a team of experienced staff who know the importance of successful medical cover and more so with infection prevention and control (IP&C).
Do you want Clinician Led medical cover?
Does your event require advanced or critical care?
Do you want security that your particpents and visitors are going to be safe?
We can provide paramedics, prescribers, urgent care and emergency care facilities, ambulances for transport and much more.
We are rated GOOD by the care quality commission.
If you are interested in PACT providing medical cover for your event then please contact us via messaging the page or via out website which can be found here. www.pactmedical.co.uk
#EventMedical #EventProfesionals #EventManagement #Medical #ACP #Paramedic #Ambulance #Hospital #Medicine #AdvancedCare #UrgentCare #EmergencyCare #Prescribing #Prescription #CQC #GOOD #Caring #Wellled #Responsive #Safe
We are very excited to announce that PACT has been approved as a Resuscitation Council (UK) Approved Centre. We will be running our first Immediate Life Support on the 29th February 2020. This course explores the ABCDE approach, resuscitation and airway rescue techniques. This course is suitable for Doctors, Nurses, Medical and Nursing Students, Paramedics and Technicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, ODPs, Physiotherapists, Healthcare Assistants, Police Officers, Fire Brigade staff, Prison Officers and Event Medical Staff.
Follow the link to book your place or message us if you wish to know about other dates.
https://www.pactmedical.co.uk/cpd/resuscitation-council-uk-immediate-life-support
PACT are proud to announce that we are launching our CPD sessions!
Our first is 'Introduction to ECGs for Practitioners' being held on Wednesday 30th October from 18:00-21:00.
Taught by Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Emergency Care supported by Paramedics and Nurses!
Location is T.S. Stirling Sea Cadets, Pithall Road, B34 7PT
Cost of the course is £20.00 per person with 40 places.
If you would like to book a place then please follow the below link to book:
https://www.pactmedical.co.uk/education
#CPD #CQC #Good #Profesionals #Development
The Pre-Hospital Advanced Care Team (PACT) are proud to announce that we have been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
They have given special mention to some areas as being OUTSTANDING including our clinical governance structure, and our use of dementia and learning difficulty communication packs.
No independent ambulance service in the country has been rated as outstanding overall, but we are determined to work towards this for 2020.
The directorship and management teams would like to say a massive thank you to all of our hardworking and committed staff who provide the best and safest care to our patients.
#EventMedical #EventProfesionals #EventManagement #Medical #ACP #Paramedic #Ambulance #Hospital #Medicine #AdvancedCare #UrgentCare #EmergencyCare #Prescribing #Prescription #CQCRegistered #Good #Safe #Well-Led #Effective #Responsive #Caring
See the full report here https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5704346971
Yesterday family and friends from PACT, West and East Midlands, South Central, East of England, Welsh Ambulance Services, West Midlands, Staffordshire and Buckinghamshire Fire Service and West Midlands Police all came together to say a last farewell and remember the life of Mr Jonathan Harvey.
PACT would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has sent condolences and support.
Rest Easy Jon 💚
PACT are once again providing ACP led medical cover to the British Karate Federation Championships in Motherwell, Scotland. We are looking forward to seeing all the athletes this weekend and wishing the competitors the best of luck!
#TeamPACT #Karate #BKF
We have had an amazing weekend at the Vegan Festival! We saw 50 patients over the weekend with all 50 discharged at the event which meant they could enjoy the whole weekend!!
#Event #Medical #Emergency #Urgent #Care #Proffesionals #TeamPACT
Everyone at PACT would like to say thank you for the support, condolences and sympathy from those within the ambulance service and wider emergency service community up and down the country.
PACT and NHS staff alongside loved ones and friends came together on Tuesday night which we held an evening to remember Jonathan Harvey where we exchanged stories and shared photos.
The Pre-hospital Advanced Care Team is saddened to report the death of Mr Jonathan Harvey whom passed away Tuesday 20th August 2019. Jon was a director of PACT from May 2016 - May 2019.
He was employed by West Midlands Ambulance Service as a Hazardous Area Response Team Paramedic, where he was a well respected clinician.
His character and charisma will forever be remembered within the PACT family.
We celebrate the life of Jon and remember him for the things that only Jon could get away with.
Should you wish to share memories or photos, we kindly ask that you send these to our Facebook page or to the specific email which can be found below.
We ask that you respect the family in their bereavement at this difficult time.
Thank you.
Mr Ben Roberts, Social Media Manager
b.roberts@pactmedical.co.uk
Jon with his friends at world Taekwondo championships
We have had an amazing time at the Farmer Phil's Music Festival providing ACP led services and 24 hour on site care to all those in attendance!
#TeamPACT #EventMedical #AdvancedCare #UrgentCare #EventProffesionals
Pre-Hospital Advanced Care Team provide advanced medical care to the event and unscheduled care industry.
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