AviaMedix provides air ambulance services between the US, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean using two aircraft - a Learjet 35-A based in San Diego and a Learjet 25-D based in Guadalajara, Mexico. They have medical flight teams certified in critical care transport that can configure the aircraft and equipment for each patient's needs. The company aims to coordinate complex medical transports and facilitate insurance billing internationally.
Guardian Air provides air medical transport services throughout northern Arizona using a fleet of seven helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft. They transport critically ill patients, including adults, pediatrics, mothers, and newborns, to regional healthcare facilities. As a nonprofit organization, Guardian Air prioritizes patient safety and care over profits.
Renee Colarossi is the General Manager of AMR's operations in San Bernardino County, California. She discusses the importance of safety leadership and defines it as management continuously observing safety behaviors and immediately commending or correcting as needed to instill a culture of safety. Safety leadership impacts the organization by reducing accidents and injuries while promoting ongoing safety culture, enhancing efficiencies, productivity, employee morale and other operational areas. Some safety programs implemented in SB County include driving safety programs that monitor behaviors like speeding, backing incidents, seatbelt usage, and high force braking through the Road Safety program.
NAH NOW Summer 2015 Complete publicationKerry Bennett
This document is the premiere issue of the Northern Arizona Healthcare NOW magazine. It provides an introduction and welcome from the Vice President of Communications and Development. Key points include that NAH has over 3,300 employees across the region providing healthcare services, they are continually improving the patient experience, and investing in new facilities and providers. The magazine contains several feature stories on NAH's trauma centers and Guardian Air medical transport.
This document is the November/December 2014 issue of SafetyConnect, the official safety publication of Air Methods Corporation. It includes articles on safety topics such as winter weather hazards, electrical cord safety, and automated weather reporting. The cover story provides a firsthand account from a medical crew member who transported two Ebola patients. The article describes the specialized containment system and safety protocols used to safely isolate and transport the infectious patients by air ambulance over long distances. Other articles recognize an employee safety award winner and review safety incidents to improve performance.
This document provides information about critical care transport. It discusses desirable characteristics of transport such as being timely, safe, and effective. It compares air and ground transport and factors to consider such as speed, distance, and clinical abilities of the transport crew. The document outlines different models of transport services and discusses guidelines and accreditation. It emphasizes that transport carries risks and the benefits must outweigh the risks, and more research is still needed on outcomes of transporting critically ill patients.
This document describes an air ambulance service that transports critically ill patients via aircraft equipped with ICU facilities and staffed by medical professionals. It provides an example of a 10-year old child who became ill on a cruise and was transported by the service. The service operates worldwide with over 9,000 patient transports and certified medical staff who are available 24/7 via a hotline.
As part two of the Human Factors Call Series, CPSI is pleased to invite you to attend When being present isn't enough – Improving patient safety through situational awareness!
Guardian Air provides air medical transport services throughout northern Arizona using a fleet of seven helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft. They transport critically ill patients, including adults, pediatrics, mothers, and newborns, to regional healthcare facilities. As a nonprofit organization, Guardian Air prioritizes patient safety and care over profits.
Renee Colarossi is the General Manager of AMR's operations in San Bernardino County, California. She discusses the importance of safety leadership and defines it as management continuously observing safety behaviors and immediately commending or correcting as needed to instill a culture of safety. Safety leadership impacts the organization by reducing accidents and injuries while promoting ongoing safety culture, enhancing efficiencies, productivity, employee morale and other operational areas. Some safety programs implemented in SB County include driving safety programs that monitor behaviors like speeding, backing incidents, seatbelt usage, and high force braking through the Road Safety program.
NAH NOW Summer 2015 Complete publicationKerry Bennett
This document is the premiere issue of the Northern Arizona Healthcare NOW magazine. It provides an introduction and welcome from the Vice President of Communications and Development. Key points include that NAH has over 3,300 employees across the region providing healthcare services, they are continually improving the patient experience, and investing in new facilities and providers. The magazine contains several feature stories on NAH's trauma centers and Guardian Air medical transport.
This document is the November/December 2014 issue of SafetyConnect, the official safety publication of Air Methods Corporation. It includes articles on safety topics such as winter weather hazards, electrical cord safety, and automated weather reporting. The cover story provides a firsthand account from a medical crew member who transported two Ebola patients. The article describes the specialized containment system and safety protocols used to safely isolate and transport the infectious patients by air ambulance over long distances. Other articles recognize an employee safety award winner and review safety incidents to improve performance.
This document provides information about critical care transport. It discusses desirable characteristics of transport such as being timely, safe, and effective. It compares air and ground transport and factors to consider such as speed, distance, and clinical abilities of the transport crew. The document outlines different models of transport services and discusses guidelines and accreditation. It emphasizes that transport carries risks and the benefits must outweigh the risks, and more research is still needed on outcomes of transporting critically ill patients.
This document describes an air ambulance service that transports critically ill patients via aircraft equipped with ICU facilities and staffed by medical professionals. It provides an example of a 10-year old child who became ill on a cruise and was transported by the service. The service operates worldwide with over 9,000 patient transports and certified medical staff who are available 24/7 via a hotline.
As part two of the Human Factors Call Series, CPSI is pleased to invite you to attend When being present isn't enough – Improving patient safety through situational awareness!
Cariann Myers is a respiratory professional with 15 years of bedside experience working in ICU, NICU, maternity, burn units, trauma, and more. She is passionate about patient care and education, having trained many medical residents and students. Myers is looking to transition into the business side of healthcare and apply her clinical expertise and new degree in business management and marketing.
Cariann Myers is a respiratory professional with 15 years of bedside experience in various units including ICU, NICU, burn unit, trauma, medical-surgical floors, and pediatrics. She has experience training students, residents, and staff. Myers has extensive technical skills and equipment experience. She received her AAS in respiratory therapy in 2000 and is currently obtaining her bachelor's degree in business management and marketing.
This document provides a summary of the career and qualifications of Dr. Erin P. Edgar, a Colonel in the U.S. Army with over 28 years of service. It outlines her roles as a physician leader and commander of various medical units and organizations, including the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, the U.S. Central Command, and combat support hospitals. It also lists her military awards, education, licensure, and provides testimonials praising her leadership skills and contributions to improving combat casualty care.
MedAire provides medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and kits to remote sites around the world according to local regulations and client needs. MedAire also offers 24/7 medical and travel safety services to passengers and crew worldwide through its 27 assistance centers staffed by medical professionals who can assist in 99 languages. International SOS operates 53 clinics globally and has established six response centers to support the offshore oil and gas industries through workplace injury management and occupational health services.
Donell M. Satorre is a registered nurse from the Philippines currently working in Dubai as an ER staff nurse at Aster Hospital. She has over 4 years of experience working in emergency rooms. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from San Pedro College and is licensed as a registered nurse in both the Philippines and Dubai. Her resume outlines her educational background, work experience in ER departments in the Philippines and Dubai, certifications and training in areas like ACLS, PALS, and emergency procedures. She seeks to enhance her skills and knowledge across various medical fields including surgery, medicine, and intensive care.
Ardys J. Favaro has over 20 years of experience as a healthcare specialist and manager in the US Army. She has extensive experience training others in medical systems like AHLTA, CHCS, and CPR. Favaro helped establish the first US Army diplomatic healthcare battalion and coordinated their Ebola response mission to Liberia. As an instructor, she updated curriculums to meet national standards and achieved pass rates over 90%. Favaro also supervised medical clinics and field hospitals in Iraq, Germany, and the US, ensuring quality care for thousands of patients.
The document discusses plans for a new Critical Care Pavilion at MetroHealth hospital. It will nearly double the size of the emergency department and operating rooms to meet growing demand. The new facility will improve patient care and outcomes with expanded trauma and children's units, more operating rooms near related services, and a better layout. The pavilion will ensure the community has access to lifesaving emergency and surgical services into the future. The campaign seeks donations to fund the new building and continued excellence in patient care, education, and research.
James E. Starnes Jr. has over 20 years of experience in EMS, medical management, and tissue recovery. He has worked in various clinical and professional roles, including as a nuclear medicine technologist, medical transport supervisor, security supervisor, and tissue recovery manager. Starnes has numerous medical certifications and licenses. He seeks to utilize his extensive leadership, clinical, and management experience to support patients and organizations.
This document discusses neonatal emergency transport services. It begins with a brief history of specialized neonatal intensive care units and regionalization of neonatal care. It then provides details on the different levels of care (levels I-III), reasons for transporting neonates between facilities, preparation for transport, necessary staff and equipment, care and monitoring during transport, and the role of nurses in neonatal transport. Key aspects covered include stabilization of patients pre-transport, ongoing monitoring of vital signs and systems during transport, and effective handoff/communication with receiving facilities.
An NTSB for Health Care - Learning From Innovation: Debate and Innovate or Ca...ISOB
An article proposes establishing a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for healthcare based on the success of the NTSB model in aviation. The authors - who have extensive experience in both aviation and healthcare - argue that an NTSB-like organization could help address the crisis of rising healthcare costs and preventable medical errors in the US. Key points made include:
1) The US spends more than any other country on healthcare but ranks only 37th in quality and medical errors are a leading cause of death.
2) An NTSB for healthcare could investigate accidents and publish reports to drive safety improvements, similar to the NTSB's "Blue Cover Reports" in aviation.
3) This could
The document discusses the history and development of EMS education from the 1950s through 1980. Issues from this era, such as the establishment of training programs and publication of textbooks on ambulance attendant training, impacted the later 'EMS Education Agenda for the Future' document. Continuing education became important for EMS practitioners to develop and advance their skills. This enabled professionals to progress from entry-level to advanced skills through accredited programs.
This document is a resume for Justin Wilson, a veteran transitioning from over 10 years of experience in emergency medical roles in the Navy including management, routine patient care, medical training, safety supervision, combat medical operations, foreign relief missions, and advising. He has technical skills in tactical combat casualty care, emergency medical technician training, life support certifications, and medical advising. His experience includes managing medical supply procurement and personnel as a clinic manager in the Navy, establishing training programs for foreign forces, and volunteering for humanitarian relief efforts. His education includes EMT certification and various life support certifications from Palomar College as well as a high school diploma.
The document summarizes the history and development of emergency medical services (EMS) in the United States. It discusses key acts and laws that established and funded EMS systems, including the 1966 National Highway Safety Act, the 1973 EMS Systems Act, and the identification of 15 essential components of an EMS system. It also provides an overview of common elements of EMS systems such as 911 dispatch, emergency medical dispatch, first responders, ambulance transport, trauma centers, and the "Chain of Survival" model for cardiac arrest patients.
This document provides guidance on performing basic life support for healthcare providers, outlining the steps for assessing an unresponsive adult patient which includes checking the level of consciousness, opening the airway, and simultaneously checking for breathing and a pulse. It also covers providing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator, and relieving an obstructed airway for patients of all ages according to the latest scientific guidelines.
The document discusses the VEPeds program which aims to evaluate and enhance pediatric emergency services by conducting assessments of emergency departments, providing education and resources, and working with hospitals over 12 months to implement recommendations to improve pediatric care and become "Kid-Qualified" in meeting national guidelines for emergency care of children. The program led by Dr. Ronald Dieckmann provides hospitals with tools like the PEMSoft database and ongoing support to help emergency departments strengthen their pediatric emergency services and preparedness.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications and experience of David Pecora. He has over 35 years of emergency medical experience including completing over 2500 medical helicopter transports. He has extensive education in emergency medicine including completing a Physician Assistant program, a Master's degree in Emergency Medicine, and an Emergency Medicine residency. He has held numerous clinical roles providing emergency care and training others.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications and experience of David Pecora. He has over 35 years of emergency medical experience including completing over 2500 medical helicopter transports. He has extensive education in emergency medicine including completing a Physician Assistant program, a Master's degree in Emergency Medicine, and an Emergency Medicine residency. He has held numerous clinical roles providing emergency care and training others.
Cariann Myers is a respiratory professional with 15 years of bedside experience working in ICU, NICU, maternity, burn units, trauma, and more. She is passionate about patient care and education, having trained many medical residents and students. Myers is looking to transition into the business side of healthcare and apply her clinical expertise and new degree in business management and marketing.
Cariann Myers is a respiratory professional with 15 years of bedside experience in various units including ICU, NICU, burn unit, trauma, medical-surgical floors, and pediatrics. She has experience training students, residents, and staff. Myers has extensive technical skills and equipment experience. She received her AAS in respiratory therapy in 2000 and is currently obtaining her bachelor's degree in business management and marketing.
This document provides a summary of the career and qualifications of Dr. Erin P. Edgar, a Colonel in the U.S. Army with over 28 years of service. It outlines her roles as a physician leader and commander of various medical units and organizations, including the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, the U.S. Central Command, and combat support hospitals. It also lists her military awards, education, licensure, and provides testimonials praising her leadership skills and contributions to improving combat casualty care.
MedAire provides medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and kits to remote sites around the world according to local regulations and client needs. MedAire also offers 24/7 medical and travel safety services to passengers and crew worldwide through its 27 assistance centers staffed by medical professionals who can assist in 99 languages. International SOS operates 53 clinics globally and has established six response centers to support the offshore oil and gas industries through workplace injury management and occupational health services.
Donell M. Satorre is a registered nurse from the Philippines currently working in Dubai as an ER staff nurse at Aster Hospital. She has over 4 years of experience working in emergency rooms. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from San Pedro College and is licensed as a registered nurse in both the Philippines and Dubai. Her resume outlines her educational background, work experience in ER departments in the Philippines and Dubai, certifications and training in areas like ACLS, PALS, and emergency procedures. She seeks to enhance her skills and knowledge across various medical fields including surgery, medicine, and intensive care.
Ardys J. Favaro has over 20 years of experience as a healthcare specialist and manager in the US Army. She has extensive experience training others in medical systems like AHLTA, CHCS, and CPR. Favaro helped establish the first US Army diplomatic healthcare battalion and coordinated their Ebola response mission to Liberia. As an instructor, she updated curriculums to meet national standards and achieved pass rates over 90%. Favaro also supervised medical clinics and field hospitals in Iraq, Germany, and the US, ensuring quality care for thousands of patients.
The document discusses plans for a new Critical Care Pavilion at MetroHealth hospital. It will nearly double the size of the emergency department and operating rooms to meet growing demand. The new facility will improve patient care and outcomes with expanded trauma and children's units, more operating rooms near related services, and a better layout. The pavilion will ensure the community has access to lifesaving emergency and surgical services into the future. The campaign seeks donations to fund the new building and continued excellence in patient care, education, and research.
James E. Starnes Jr. has over 20 years of experience in EMS, medical management, and tissue recovery. He has worked in various clinical and professional roles, including as a nuclear medicine technologist, medical transport supervisor, security supervisor, and tissue recovery manager. Starnes has numerous medical certifications and licenses. He seeks to utilize his extensive leadership, clinical, and management experience to support patients and organizations.
This document discusses neonatal emergency transport services. It begins with a brief history of specialized neonatal intensive care units and regionalization of neonatal care. It then provides details on the different levels of care (levels I-III), reasons for transporting neonates between facilities, preparation for transport, necessary staff and equipment, care and monitoring during transport, and the role of nurses in neonatal transport. Key aspects covered include stabilization of patients pre-transport, ongoing monitoring of vital signs and systems during transport, and effective handoff/communication with receiving facilities.
An NTSB for Health Care - Learning From Innovation: Debate and Innovate or Ca...ISOB
An article proposes establishing a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for healthcare based on the success of the NTSB model in aviation. The authors - who have extensive experience in both aviation and healthcare - argue that an NTSB-like organization could help address the crisis of rising healthcare costs and preventable medical errors in the US. Key points made include:
1) The US spends more than any other country on healthcare but ranks only 37th in quality and medical errors are a leading cause of death.
2) An NTSB for healthcare could investigate accidents and publish reports to drive safety improvements, similar to the NTSB's "Blue Cover Reports" in aviation.
3) This could
The document discusses the history and development of EMS education from the 1950s through 1980. Issues from this era, such as the establishment of training programs and publication of textbooks on ambulance attendant training, impacted the later 'EMS Education Agenda for the Future' document. Continuing education became important for EMS practitioners to develop and advance their skills. This enabled professionals to progress from entry-level to advanced skills through accredited programs.
This document is a resume for Justin Wilson, a veteran transitioning from over 10 years of experience in emergency medical roles in the Navy including management, routine patient care, medical training, safety supervision, combat medical operations, foreign relief missions, and advising. He has technical skills in tactical combat casualty care, emergency medical technician training, life support certifications, and medical advising. His experience includes managing medical supply procurement and personnel as a clinic manager in the Navy, establishing training programs for foreign forces, and volunteering for humanitarian relief efforts. His education includes EMT certification and various life support certifications from Palomar College as well as a high school diploma.
The document summarizes the history and development of emergency medical services (EMS) in the United States. It discusses key acts and laws that established and funded EMS systems, including the 1966 National Highway Safety Act, the 1973 EMS Systems Act, and the identification of 15 essential components of an EMS system. It also provides an overview of common elements of EMS systems such as 911 dispatch, emergency medical dispatch, first responders, ambulance transport, trauma centers, and the "Chain of Survival" model for cardiac arrest patients.
This document provides guidance on performing basic life support for healthcare providers, outlining the steps for assessing an unresponsive adult patient which includes checking the level of consciousness, opening the airway, and simultaneously checking for breathing and a pulse. It also covers providing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator, and relieving an obstructed airway for patients of all ages according to the latest scientific guidelines.
The document discusses the VEPeds program which aims to evaluate and enhance pediatric emergency services by conducting assessments of emergency departments, providing education and resources, and working with hospitals over 12 months to implement recommendations to improve pediatric care and become "Kid-Qualified" in meeting national guidelines for emergency care of children. The program led by Dr. Ronald Dieckmann provides hospitals with tools like the PEMSoft database and ongoing support to help emergency departments strengthen their pediatric emergency services and preparedness.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications and experience of David Pecora. He has over 35 years of emergency medical experience including completing over 2500 medical helicopter transports. He has extensive education in emergency medicine including completing a Physician Assistant program, a Master's degree in Emergency Medicine, and an Emergency Medicine residency. He has held numerous clinical roles providing emergency care and training others.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications and experience of David Pecora. He has over 35 years of emergency medical experience including completing over 2500 medical helicopter transports. He has extensive education in emergency medicine including completing a Physician Assistant program, a Master's degree in Emergency Medicine, and an Emergency Medicine residency. He has held numerous clinical roles providing emergency care and training others.
3. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
With
our
Operational
Headquarters
in
San
Diego,
CA
and
satellite
base
in
Guadalajara,
Mexico.
AviaMedix
provides:
◦ Instant
access
to
Mexico,
Central/South
America
and
Caribbean.
◦ Adult
and
PICU
transport
capabilities
We
are
a
bilingual
company
specializing
in
servicing
Latin
American
Countries
We
have
multi-‐aircraft
capabilities
to
service
single
or
multi-‐patient
transports
We
can
help
with:
◦ Coordinating
and
executing
the
admission
process
into
world
class
medical
facilities
◦ Direct
insurance
billing
to
all
HMO/PPO
health
plans
and
Foreign/Domestic
Travel
Assist
providers
◦ Acting
as
the
liaison
between
foreign
medical
providers
and
insurance/assist
companies
4. LEAR JET 35-‐A
Lear
35-‐A
(N94GP)
Base
–
San
Diego,
CA
USA
Range
(w/o
refueling):
1,800
Nautical
Miles
7. LEAR JET 25-‐D
Lear
25-‐D
(XA-‐CAO)
Base
–
Guadalajara,
Jalisco
MX
(MMGL)
Range
(w/o
refueling):
1,600
Nautical
Miles
Excellent
option
for
inter-‐Mexico
flights,
easier
access
to
Cuba
&
Venezuela.
10. Versatile
AviaMedix has the ability to launch a mission from Mexico or the United States
10
11. Clinical Expertise – Medical Director
A
professor
of
Clinical
Emergency
Medicine
at
UC
San
Diego
Health
System,
where
he
has
practiced
in
the
Emergency
Department
for
over
20
years.
Served
as
Medical
Director
for
the
County
of
San
Diego
Emergency
Medical
Services
(EMS)
and
the
former
Chief
of
Staff
for
the
Emergency
Department
at
UC
San
Diego
Health
System.
He
is
the
Medical
Director
for
AviaMedix.
Additionally
he
serves
as
Medical
Director
for
Risk
Management
for
the
entire
UC
San
Diego
Health
System.
Dr.
Vilke
also
serves
as
the
Director
of
Clinical
Research
for
UCSD’s
Emergency
Department
where
he
has
mentored
research
for
over
100
students
and
physicians.
Gary
has
published
over
180
original
medical
articles
and
46
book
chapters.
12. Aeromedical Flight Teams
Patient
Transport
Capability
o Critical
care
o Advanced
&
Basic
Life
Support
o Adult
and
Pediatric
Standard
Flight
Team
o RN/EMT-‐P
Optional
Configurations
o Full
Team:
MD/RN/EMT-‐P
o RN/RN
Standard
Certifications
o Basic
Life
Support
(BLS)
o Advanced
Cardiac
Life
Support
(ACLS)
o Pediatric
Advanced
Life
Support
(PALS)
o International
Trauma
Life
Support
(ITLS)
o Trauma
Nursing
Core
Course
(TNCC)
State-‐of-‐the-‐Art
Medical
Equipment
Each
aircraft
is
configured
with
critical
care
medical
equipment
and
is
customized
for
each
individual
patient’s
needs.
Below
is
a
list
of
some
of
the
onboard
medical
equipment
used
to
safely
transport
our
patients:
o Med-‐Pac,
Inc.
Patient
Transport
System
o Zoll
X
Series®
Monitor/Defibrillators
o Hamilton
T-‐1
Transport
Ventilator
o B.
Braun
Bodyguard
121
Twins
Dual
Channel
Infusion
Pump
Systems
o Laerdal
Portable
Suction
Unit
o Comprehensive
Critical
Care/ALS
pharmaceutical
inventory
13. Notable Client Quotes
United
Health
Care
"Whenever
I
have
difficulty
getting
a
straight
answer
about
my
patient's
condition
or
a
medical
report,
I
just
call
AviaMedix.
You
guys
always
connect
me
with
the
correct
contacts
and
information,
whether
it's
domestic
or
international,
I
know
you
have
it
covered“
Stephanie
A.
Bryan,
RN
–
Out
of
Country
Inpatient
Care
Manager
Shriners
Hospital
for
Children
of
Northern
California
“Just
wanted
you
to
know
that
our
MD’s
where
impressed
with
the
care
that
you
gave
to
the
two
sisters
from
Hermosillo”.
They
were
pleased
that
you
brought
both
together
and
impressed
with
the
condition
they
arrived
in.”
Shirley
Thomas
–
ICU
Supervisor
October
2013
UC
San
Diego
Health
System
“Best
proposal
we’ve
ever
seen”
Dr.
Thomas
McAfee
–
Dean
of
Clinical
Affairs,
May
2013
16. Contact Information
Corporate
Headquarters:
AviaMedix
–
Specialized
Medical
Transport
Services
925
B
Street
#102
San
Diego,
CA
92101
24/7/365
Dispatch
Center:
o +1619-‐342-‐7408
Office
o +1619-‐342-‐7410
Fax
o 01-‐800-‐269-‐4365
Desde
Mexico
o 1877-‐976-‐3338
Toll
Free
USA
o operations@aviamedix.com