Transcript slide presentation - Queensland Ambulance Service

KJ McPherson
Education & Research
Foundation
In 1988 a Memorial Trust was established in the memory
of Kenneth James ‘Jim’ McPherson who died in an aerial
ambulance crash along with the pilot, patient and nurse
at Bundaberg on 21st June 1987.
Jim left a legacy of commitment to ambulance
education, to continued learning and developing new
skills.
The Trust became a Foundation in honour of Jim and all
others who have given their lives in the line of duty.
About the Foundation
• In 1988 a program of awards to winners of skills
competitions commenced.
• In 2001 further professional and personal
development grants were introduced.
• Since 1988 a total of $254.450 dollars have been
awarded to 116 QAS recipients.
About the Foundation
Research Priorities
• Clinical priorities including acute respiratory
events; trauma management, clinical decision
making and area medical management
• Educational issues such as delivery methods and
professional development strategies
• Operational systems issues including appropriate
segmentation of workload; impact of health
information/advice services on QAS activity
levels, AMPDS and crew deployment
Patron
Major General
John Pearn AO, RFD
• A prominent Australian who has
assisted and supported ambulance
clinical activity for many years.
• A leader in the field of Child Health
with extensive research publications.
• Past Surgeon General in the
Australian Defence Force with
extensive experience in academic
systems, clinical practice, military
and civilian health systems and third
world disaster response.
Benefits for QAS
• Offering personal and career development
opportunities for the individual
• Researching opportunities to contribute to and
enhance QAS clinical practice and operations
• Leading improvements to paramedic practice
• Extending the contribution of paramedics to outof-hospital care
Annual Grants
Commenced 2001
Special LASN Development Grants
still available up to $1,000
United Voice Outstanding Student of the Year Grant $1,000
QAS Professional Development Grant
$1,000
KJM Professional Development Grant
$2,000
QAS Research and Development Grant
$3,000
Paramedics Australasia Student Scientific Grants
$2,000
Dr Peter Stephenson Overseas Study Grant
$5,000
Patron’s Research Grant (4 options)
Total: $30,000 +
$15,000
LAC Contribution
LAC’s contributions range from $50 to over $4000
and have reached a total of almost $10,000 in
recent years.
Paramedics in Action
What Recipients
do with their Grants
What Recipients
do with their Grants
• Clinical / Operational study projects
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Attending educational events – Study Tours –
Clinical / Operational Conference options
• Short term qualification or workshop
opportunities
• Exploring improved Operational procedures
• Improving clinical protocols or practices
What Recipients
do with their Grants
A Patron’s Research Grant recipient’s project:
Rapid Extrication of patients using motor vehicle
relocation techniques
Patron’s Research
Grant Sponsor
Physio Control Australasia Pty Ltd
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
Dr Peter Stephenson
Overseas Study
Grant Sponsor
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
QAS
Research & Development
Grant Sponsor
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
United Voice
Outstanding Student
of the Year
Grant Sponsor
United Voice is a perpetual Foundation partner provides a further
$1,000 contribution on an annual basis.
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
Paramedics Australasia
Student Scientific
Grant Sponsor
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
QAS
Professional
Development
Grant Sponsor
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
KJM
Professional
Development
Grant Sponsor
A research partnership of the
KJ McPherson Education & Research Foundation
& Queensland Ambulance Service
Foundation Supporter
Proudly supporting the
KJM Patron’s Day Events
Research is crucial to
saving lives.
Your support is vital.
Thank you!
For further information on the
KJM Foundation
and
how to donate
call (07) 3635 3368
Or
[email protected]
or
search KJM Foundation QAS
or
http://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/about/kjmf/default.asp