Australian Tactical Medical Association

Australian Tactical Medical Association Strategic Plan 2018 – 2020 PO BOX 3540 Weston Creek ACT, 2611, Australia 1 info@atma.net.au www.atma.net.au

Approved  by  the  ATMA  Executive  Committee  on  14  December  2017 Australian  Tactical  Medical  Association  Inc PO  BOX  3540 Weston  Creek, ACT,  2611 E:  info@atma.net.au 2

Contents Presidents foreword 4 Introduction 5 Our organisation 6 Our organisational structure 7 Our vision 8 Our mission 8 Our strategic plan summary 9 Our strategic outcomes 10 Our performance targets 11 3

President’s  foreword The   ideals   behind   ATMA   are   an   altruistic   desire   to   improve   patient outcomes   across   the   entire   spectrum   of   high   threat   and   tactical medicine.     This   means   ensuring   that   we   engage   and   represent   the   copper on   the   street   as   much   as   the   high   speed   PTG   operator,   the   medic supporting  field  operations  as  much  as  the  SF  doctor,  and  the  civilian  first aider  learning  haemorrhage  control  for  the  first  time  as  much  as  the  critical care   helicopter   paramedic.     I   feel   that   we   have   been   very   successful   in achieving  this  so  far,  and  have  laid  the  groundwork  for  an  association  that truly  belongs  to  the  members  and  represents  all  their  interests. To  ensure  that  we  continue  on  a  path  that  represents  the  interests  of  all  of our   members,   and   pushes   forward   the   capability   of   tactical   medical providers   in   Australia,   the   ATMA   executive   committee   has   identified   the   5   most   important elements  that  we  will  consolidate  over  the  next  3  years. These   5   elements   express   the   outcomes   that   we   will   strive   for,   representing   our   goals   of education,  advocacy,  advice  and  progression  of  capability  and  preparedness.    Never  forgetting that  the  end  goal  is  the  patient,  we  will  continue  to  harness  the  enthusiasm  and  expertise  of  all those  working  in  this  field  to  focus  our  efforts  and  build  a  team  that  is  greater  than  the  sum  of its  parts. We  appreciate  your  support  and  look  forward  to  working  together  to  achieve  the  outcomes  of the  ATMA  Strategic  Plan  2018- ‐20. Matthew  Pepper President Australian  Tactical  Medical  Association President,  Australian  Tactical  Medical  Association 4

Introduction This   strategy   provides   an   organisational   roadmap   for   ATMA   moving   into the   end   of   the   decade.   It   ensures   that   as   an   association,   we   are accountable  to  our  members,  the  general  public  and  any  other  private  and public  stakeholders. The  constantly  evolving  threat  context  within  Australia  means  that  there  is no  better  time  for  our  association  to  both  launch  and  plan  for  the  future. We   are   steadfast   in   our   commitment   to   represent   the   interests   of Australians  involved  in  the  provision  and  development  of  tactical  medicine across  the  spectrum  of  applications,  from  the  general  emergency  services response   to   high   threat   incidents,   right   through   to   highly   specialised providers  in  military,  police  and  other  special  operation  groups. As   such   the   ATMA   Strategic   Plan   2018   –   2020   has   been   developed   to ensure   we   meet   our   benchmarks,   continue   to   drive   the   progression   of   a tactical   medical   capability,   and   advocate   for   a   better   response   to   high threat  incidents  within  Australia. 5

Our  organisation Established   in   June   2017,   ATMA   was   born   out   of   a   recognition   that   a   capability   gap   exists   in   Australia   in   the provision  of  the  highest  standard  of  tactical  medicine.    Whilst  many  individuals  are  working  tirelessly  in  this  field in  their  own  pursuit  of  excellence,  the  heavy  weight  of  bureaucracy  has  prevented  open  communication  and synergism.     As   the   effective,   well   drilled   team   is   greater   than   the   sum   of   it's   parts,   so   too   ATMA   magnifies individual  efforts  to  better  protect  the  people  of  Australia  and  the  lives  of  those  who  put  themselves  in  harms way. International   models   of   tactical   medicine   have   evolved   significantly   with   the   lessons   learned   from   the battlefields  of  the  Global  War  on  Terror.    Clinicians  in  the  field  recognised  that  in  Australia  we  have  a  long  way to   go   to   catch   up,   and   this   Association   provides   a   collective   voice   and   pooled   experience   to   accelerate   this process. The   inaugural   2017   Australian   Tactical   Medical   Conference   brought   together   a   dedicated   group   from   Police Tactical   Groups,   Police   specialised   units   and   general   duties,   Military   SOCOMD,   Ambulance   and   Ambulance Special  Operations,  private  industry  and  Hospitals.    The  conversation  was  started  for  the  first  time  as  a  united force  on  information  sharing  and  collaboration  across  the  spectrum  of  high  threat  medicine.    ATMA  was  formed in  the  last  hours  of  the  conference,  and  continues  to  build  on  this  foundation. The  incredible  work  of  organisations  such  as  C- ‐TECC,  CoTCCC  and  SOMA  have  paved  the  way  for  widespread dissemination   of   evidence   based   high   threat   medicine   through   guidelines,   training,   conferences,   online materials  and  research.    The  same  model  sees  ATMA  as  the  premier  Australian  source  on  tactical  medicine. 6

Our  organisational  structure Our   organisational   structure   ensures   we   are   in   the   best   position   to   meet   our   five organisational  outcomes  into  the  end  of  the  decade. Treasurer Membership/ Sponsorship Manager Patrons President Vice President Board Members Conference Manager Secretary OperaLons Officer Social Media Manager CPD Events Manager SubcommiNee/ Working Group Chairs Public EducaLon Manager SubcommiNees Working Groups 7

Our  Vision Our  Mission To  progress  the  art  of  Tactical Medicine  within  Australia To  provide  a  representative  body of  subject  matter  experts  (SME’s) as  a  focal  point  for  education, advocacy,  advice  and  progression of  an  Australian  tactical  medical capability  and  high  threat  incident preparedness. 8

Our  strategic  plan  summary Our  strategic  outcomes  tell  the  story  of  where  we  want  to  be  in  3  years,  and  how  we’re  going  to  get there.   It’s   an   important   part   of   moving   forward   as   it   maps   out   our   priorities,   focuses   our   energy   and resources,  strengthens  operations  and  ensures  that  our  members  and  other  stakeholders  are  working towards  a  common  goal. Our  five  strategic  outcomes  are  as  follows. Hosang  an  excepaonal  annual  Australian  Tacacal  Medical Conference Educaaon  &  Awareness,  the  key  to  saving  lives! Growing  our  membership  and  building  a  stronger associaaon. Strengthening  clinical  governance  in  the  sector Engaging  with  the  Australian  Defence  Force 9

Our  strategic  outcomes Outcome  1  –  Hosting  an  exceptional  annual  tactical  medical conference. 1.1. ATMA will host the annual Australian Tactical Medicine Conference. Outcome  2  –  Education  &  Awareness,  the  key  to  saving  lives! 2.1. 2.2. ATMA will hold between 6-12 Clinical Professional Development (education) events a year starting from January 2018. These events will be organised by ATMA’s CPD Events Manager. ATMA will champion a public education campaign aimed at “first care providers” helping the injured at major emergencies. This will be managed by ATMA’s Public Education Manager. Outcome  3  –  Growing  our  membership  and  building  a  stronger association. 3.1. 3.2. A dedicated membership manager position will be tasked with increasing our membership whilst focusing on returning value for money to our valued supporters. Our Executive Team will build strong policy to support our association and its members. Outcome  4  –  Strengthening  clinical  governance  in  the  sector. 4.1. We will achieve this by: 4.1.1. Operating multiple clinical subcommittees. 4.1.2. Publishing Clinical Practice Guidelines 4.1.3. Publishing interest articles and research within well respected journals 4.1.4. Continued social media engagement, including publishing of educational material 4.1.5. Building professional ties with international tactical medicine bodies including Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care & Committee on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care. 4.1.6. Promoting and supporting research on civilian and military tactical medicine response. Outcome  5–  Engaging  with  the  Australian  Defence  Force. 5.1. Engage with military commanders through to front line soldiers to build an association that is inclusive of its military and combat roots. 10

Our  performance  targets Outcome Description Our Measure Our Target 1.1 Host a premier tactical medical conference which continues to attract an increase in participants and vendors each year. TARGET: Grow conference registrant numbers by 10% each year from 2018. ATMA will hold between 6-12 Clinical Professional Development (education) events a year starting from January 2018. These events will be organised by ATMA’s CPD Events Manager. Engage with our members and the health community to provide educational activities aimed at improving knowledge around tactical medicine. TARGET: Host up to 6 events in 2018 with an additional 3 events each year to 2020. ATMA will champion a public education campaign aimed at “first care providers” helping the sick and injured at major emergencies. This will be managed by ATMA’s Public Education Manager. Engage with the general public and provide a community service aimed at equipping first care providers with the knowledge and confidence to save a life in an emergency. TARGET: Appoint a Public Education Manager in 2018 to develop and implement the public awareness campaign. ATMA will host the annual Australian Tactical Medicine Conference. 2.1 2.2 11 This is in line with ATMA’s sustainable growth policy. 2018 6 CPD events 2019 9 CPD events 2020 12 CPD events Phases: 2018 explore feasibility, develop campaign and associated materials, seek funding. 2019 -20 implement program