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LAS AS1 & AS3
LAS AS1 & AS3 Response Times & Key Standards
Question | Answer |
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What is an AS3? | Non-Urgent ambulance journey where patient requires transport for a booked OPA (HCP request) |
What is the time limit for an AS3? | Over 4 hours |
What is an AS1 Category A/RED? | Emergency call - Life Threatening |
How quickly should a response be sent to an AS1 Category A/RED? | 75% in 8 minutes (any response with a defib)95% in 19 minutes (conveyance vehicle) |
What is an AS1 Category B/Amber? | Emergency call - Possibly Serious |
How quickly should a response be sent to an AS1 Category B/AMBER? | 95% in 19 minutes |
What is an AS1 Category C/GREEN? | Emergency Call - Non Life Threatening |
How quickly should a response be sent to an AS1 Category C?GREEN? | 95% within 15 minutes of Scheduled Time of Arrival (STA) |
What is the overall Key Standard? | Measurable Response Time |
What is the Key Standard for Activation Time (Control Room)? | Activation Time (Time from call received to mobilisation) is 2 minutes |
What is the Key Standard for Response Time (Ambulance Service)? | Response Time (Time for responder to arrive) is 8 minutes |