Memorandum of Understanding between Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance

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A decision made (08.12.06) to make a memorandum of understanding between the States of Jersey Ambulance Service and the St. John Ambulance Jersey

Subject:	Memorandum of Understanding Between the States Of Jersey Ambulance Service and the St John Ambulance Jersey
Decision Reference:	MD-H SS- 2006-0059	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral (O) or written (W))	Written
Telephone or email meeting?		Person giving report (if oral):
Written Report title:	Memorandum of Understanding between the States Of Jersey Ambulance Service and the St John Ambulance Jersey
Name of Author:	J. Moulin – Chief Ambulance Officer
Date of Report:	23-11-06			Report File ref:
Decision(s): To formalize what has hitherto been an unwritten longstanding agreement. St John Ambulance Jersey will provide a cadre of members and a fleet of vehicles in support of the States of Jersey Ambulance Service in the event of a Major Incident or Major Medical Emergency. To agree roles, responsibilities, standards of performance and training. To provide supplementary support to St John Ambulance Jersey in the form of technical support, supplies and services at minimal revenue cost to the States Of Jersey Ambulance Service.
Reason(s) for decision: To formalise existing informal arrangements To enhance the Ambulance Service response to a Major Incident or Major Medical Emergency. To give St John Ambulance Jersey a formal role in support of the Ambulance Service in the event of a Major Incident. To give St John Ambulance Jersey clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Action required: The Minister is requested to agree this document. The Chief Ambulance Officer will sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the States of Jersey Ambulance Service.
Signature:			Date of Decision: