Ornge.ca >>
An
Ornge.ca >>



All Canada Aeromedical Transport Safety Conference


The 4th All Canada Aeromedical Transport Safety (ACAT) Safety Conference was held virtually on March 2 – 4 2021,
please stay tuned for updates on ACAT 2022 later this year.

Ornge.ca >>
Hospital
Ornge.ca >>
A

ACAT Safety Conference 2021

From March 2 - 4 2021, Ornge's Aviation Safety Department hosted the forth All Canada Aeromedical Transport (ACAT) Safety Conference. Our 2021 event was different from previous conferences as it took place virtually; nonetheless, we welcomed numerous participants, representing fixed and rotor wing EMS operations from nearly every province and territory across Canada.
 
When the ACAT Safety Conference began in 2016, it was with the intent of coming together as a Canadian Aeromedical community to discuss safety related topics, share best practices and learn from one another. As time has passed, the ACAT Safety Conference has been able to contribute to the advancement of safety in the Aeromedical Sector of the Canadian Aviation industry. By working with, and learning from, other Canadian EMS operators we can all be safer together.

Thank you for participating in our ACAT Safety Conference, we look forward to next years' event.

Justin Labelle
Manager, Aviation Safety

Ornge.ca >>
/
Ornge.ca >>

Videos and Resources

There are a number of presentations that took place during the ACAT Safety Conference 2021, please see below for videos and resources.

 




 
 

Protecting Good People from Bad Decisions
Presenter: Bruce Kirkby
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: n/a

 

Raising the Bar on Safety
Presenter: Heather Parker and Glen Whitney
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: Presentation PPT

Fatigue Risk Management
Presenter: Stuart Doyle
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: Presentation PPT

Sleep Quality
Presenter: Dr. Jaime K. Devine
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: Presentation PPT

Fatigue in a Shiftwork Setting
Presenter: Dr. Jaime K. Devine
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: Presentation PPT, 
Munich Chrono Type Questionnaire (Guidance), 
Munich Chrono Type Questionnaire 
 

Operational Risk Management
Presenter: Gary Hook
Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: n/a

PTSD and Peer Support
Presenter: Thomas Walker
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: n/a

Threat and Error Management
Presenter: Jeff Gariepy
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: n/a

Safety and Quality Management
Presenter: Andriy Szkwarek
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
​Video Link: Vimeo Link
Resources: Presentation PPT
 

Ornge.ca >>
/
Ornge.ca >>

Registration

To ensure that issues and safety data can be shared openly; attendance is limited to aeromedical operators and other non-governmental entities.
Registration for ACAT 2022, will be open in January 2022.

Ornge.ca >>
Connect

FAQ

Who can attend the conference?

Attendance is limited to aeromedical operators and other non-governmental entities, so that issues and safety data can be shared openly.

Who should attend?

Managers, Directors and leaders responsible for safety within an aeromedical operator would benefit from this conference. The ACAT Safety conference is an opportunity to network, learn and share ideas that will improve aviation safety across Canada.

I have not participated in past conferences, can I attend this year?

All aeromedical operators are welcome and encouraged to attend. The goal is to learn from one another; the more participants we have, the greater the learning opportunities.

What is the cost?

There is no cost for participation at the ACAT conference. You are responsible for your own travel and accommodations.

My organization would like to sponsor the conference, is that possible?

We welcome all sponsorship offers and will be happy to publicize your organization as thanks. Please contact aviationsafety@ornge.ca if you would like to become a sponsor.