Note of Thanks
[Amy Arndt]
May 3, 2019 1:08AM
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Grand Forks, ND – NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation criteria and auditing practices set the framework for transport services in providing quality patient care and safety in the industry. Following an independent, external evaluation of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, Valley Med Flight is being awarded accreditation for their fixed- and rotor-wing program. NAAMTA’s Accreditation program is built on standards that focus on quality patient care and the safety of the transports for all involved. This accreditation is domestically and internationally recognized as a symbol of quality by industry peers, third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public. Through the accreditation process, Valley Med Flight demonstrated compliance in each of the defined standards, excelled in identifying best practice procedures, and instilled these values in each employee. NAAMTA verified their compliance through employee interviews, on-site evaluations, and process reviews, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing guidelines. |
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MedX AirOne Achieves NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Henderson, NV – 18 March 2019 – NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation criteria and auditing practices set the framework for transport services in providing quality patient care and safety in the industry. MedX AirOne, a rotor- and fixed-wing medical transport provider, subscribed to a comprehensive audit of NAAMTA Standards, which identifies criteria in all aspects of medical transport, including business policies, licensure, education, skills maintenance, communication, and safety. Awarding MedX AirOne accreditation denotes compliance with each of the defined standards and incorporates best practice procedures. Roylen Griffin, NAAMTA’s Executive Director said, “Being onsite at MedX AirOne base locations, observing a briefing, and auditing their policies and procedures for all departments, we witnessed their desire to adhere to NAAMTA Standards to reinforce their everyday commitment to providing the highest level of care and service to their communities.” When asking Program Director, Joel Hochhalter about his goal for accreditation, he provided the following insight, “MedX AirOne desired to commit to something greater than ourselves and greater than just a decal on our aircraft and ambulances. MedX AirOne has the desire to be different, to change the way the business model of medical transports has always been done. |
ER24 Awarded Second-term Accreditation
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ER24 Receives NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Renewal Stellenbosch, South Africa – 4 February 2019 – Subsequent to a thorough, independent review of administrative policies, medical protocols, aviation processes and maintenance, ER24 has once again been awarded NAAMTA Accreditation for their fixed-wing air aeromedical program. As evidenced through strict compliance to the NAAMTA Standards, ER24 continues to demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism and safety in providing quality patient care.
ER24 demonstrates compliance in each of the defined standards, excels in best-practice operations and instills these core values and standards in each employee. NAAMTA verified compliance through appraisal of company policies, employee interviews, on-site evaluations, and process reviews, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing practices. “We are very proud to have ER24 as an elite member of the NAAMTA Alliance,” says Nancy Purcell, Director of Clinical Operations. “Their energetic passion for the patients they care for and the excellence in how they conduct their program are reflective of the fundamental tenets of the NAAMTA Standards. It is rewarding to see accreditation in action and ER24 exemplifies the vision of NAAMTA Accreditation.” Alastair Lithgow, Program Director for fixed-wing operations said, “Gaining this NAAMTA reaccreditation demonstrates ER24’s commitment to quality patient care of the highest standards in aviation care. The accreditation elevated the already high standards that we had set for ourselves in our continual strive for excellency in patient care and aviation safety.” |
Aspirus Awarded Second-term Accreditation
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Aspirus Medevac Achieves NAAMTA Accreditation Wausau, Wisconsin – 13 November 2018 –Following an independent, external audit, Aspirus Medevac is being awarded accreditation for their ground ambulance and rotor-wing medical transport program by the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA). “We’re proud to continue to be a NAAMTA Alliance member,” said Jason Keffeler, Aspirus system director of pre-hospital emergency services, “The accreditation has validated our high standards, our commitment, and our quality. We are exceptionally proud that we are the first program surveyed to have no criterion deficiencies.” |
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NAAMTA Awards Medical Transport Accreditation to AeroMD St. Thomas, USVI – 30 October 2018 – Air Ambulance Caribbean / AeroMD has been awarded medical transport accreditation by National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) for their fixed-wing medical transport service. AeroMD is a full-service air ambulance provider that is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. AeroMD subscribed to a comprehensive audit of NAAMTA Standards, which identifies criteria in all aspects of medical transport, including business policies, licensure, education, skills maintenance, communication, and safety. Awarding AeroMD accreditation denotes compliance with each of the defined standards and incorporates best practice procedures. |
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NAAMTA Awards Medical Transport Accreditation to Angel MedFlight Scottsdale, AZ – 16 September 2018 – NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation criteria and auditing practices is a framework for transport services for providing quality patient care and safety in the industry. Angel MedFlight, a fixed-wing medical transport provider, subscribed to a comprehensive audit with NAAMTA. Auditors verified compliance through business documentation, medical practices, applicable facilities/equipment, employee interviews, process reviews, and on-site evaluations conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing guidelines. |
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Guardian Flight Alaska Accomplishes NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Anchorage, AK – Guardian Flight Alaska air ambulance service, accomplishes medical transport accreditation by National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA). Guardian Flight Alaska’s mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and efficient air medical transportation, with a focus on safety and industry best practices. Following a comprehensive audit by NAAMTA of administrative processes and policies, medical practices, and facilities, Guardian Flight Alaska achieved accreditation for its fixed-wing program. Accreditation verifies that an organization meets or exceeds standards of quality. |
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Acute Air Ambulance Achieves NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Fort Lauderdale, FL – Acute Air Ambulance has been awarded medical transport accreditation by National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) for their fixed-wing medical transport. Acute Air Ambulance is a full-service air ambulance provider that is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. NAAMTA performed a comprehensive review of administrative processes and policies, medical provisions, and facilities that focus on safety and medical industry best-practices. Awarding Acute Air Ambulance accreditation denotes compliance with this Quality Vanguard. |
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Premier Jets-Lifeguard Air Ambulance is awarded NAAMTA Accreditation Hillsboro, OR – 21 April 2018 – NAAMTA’s Accreditation program is built on standards that focus on quality patient care and transport safety. Using a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, NAAMTA is awarding Premier Jets-Lifeguard Air Ambulance accreditation for their medical transport program. Premier Jets-Lifeguard Air Ambulance demonstrates compliance to each of the defined standards, excels in identifying best practice procedures, and instills these values in their employees. NAAMTA verified compliance through employee interviews, process reviews, and on-site evaluations, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing guidelines. |
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Aeromedevac, Inc. Awarded Accreditation American Fork, UT – Aeromedevac Air Ambulance has been awarded medical transport accreditation by National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA). Aeromedevac provides medical transport services that focus on safety and best practices. Following a comprehensive audit by NAAMTA of administrative processes and policies, medical practices, and facilities, Aeromedevac achieved accreditation for their fixed wing program. Accreditation verifies that an organization meets or exceeds minimum standards of quality. |
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Phoenix Air Group Receives NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Cartersville, GA – Phoenix Air Group, Inc., providing world-wide Air Ambulance and Aviation services for more than 25 years, pursued NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation for several reasons, two of which are:
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Hawaii Life Flight Achieves Third Consecutive NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Honolulu, HI – 14 September 2017 – Using a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, NAAMTA is awarding Hawaii Life Flight accreditation for their medical transport program. NAAMTA’s Accreditation focuses on quality patient care and transport safety. Roylen Griffin, NAAMTA’s Executive Director said, “Hawaii Life Flight will be entering their 7th year of continuous commitment of demonstrating NAAMTA standards compliance. I continue to be impressed by the attitudes and willingness of all departments to perform at a high level. I want to bring attention to Hawaii Life Flight’s Maintenance Department, for their dedication, organization, and good management; making this department one for other maintenance shops to emulate.” |
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Eagle Air Med Achieves Third Consecutive NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation South Jordan, UT – NAAMTA is awarding Eagle Air Med with their third consecutive Medical Transport accreditation. Eagle Air Med provides air medical transportation of patients from cities and rural/remote areas to hospitals with a higher-level of care in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Utah including American Indian and tribal communities. "Eagle Air Med has been providing safe, compassionate, and efficient air medical services for more than 30 years," said Mike Brown, Eagle Air Med Program Director. "We are excited to complete our reaccreditation with NAAMTA; an alliance that helps us improve and strengthen our program and our industry." |
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CSI Aviation Achieves NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Albuquerque, NM – 28 February 2017 – Following a comprehensive audit of administrative processes and policies, medical practices, and facilities, the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) is awarding CSI Aviation with NAAMTA accreditation for their fixed wing, medical transport program. ...Roylen Griffin, NAAMTA’s Executive Director said, “CSI Aviation’s commitment to excellence in providing worldwide medical transport services is evident in their aircraft, equipment, application of policies and procedures, and employee licensures and abilities throughout the organization. CSI’s compliance with national and international industry standards is confirmed through NAAMTA Accreditation. Their ongoing participation in continuous compliance demonstrates their pledge of quality to existing and potential customers.” View the CSI Aviation Accreditation Press Release |
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AAR Airlift Achieves NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Palm Bay, FL – 23 January 2017– AAR Airlift Group, a provider of aviation support services to the United States Department of Defense, has achieved medical transport accreditation. Servicing the US military, AAR plays an essential role in providing life saving medical . . . Nancy Purcell, NAAMTA’s Director of Clinical Operations said, “AAR Airlift has demonstrated a level of attention to detail and thoroughness that exemplifies the goals accreditation brings to the medical transport industry—high operational safety and increased quality of patient care. AAR’s ability to meet the needs of medical transport in very austere and remote areas of the world speaks to their commitment to bring medical care to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access such services. NAAMTA is honored to associate with AAR Airlift in providing lifesaving excellence.” |
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Vighter Medical Group is awarded NAAMTA Medical Escort Accreditation Winona, MN – 4 January 2017 – NAAMTA’s Accreditation program is built on standards that focus on quality patient care and transport safety. Using a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, NAAMTA is awarding Vighter Medical Group accreditation for their medical escort program. Vighter Medical Group demonstrates compliance to each of the defined standards, excels in identifying best practice procedures, and instills these values in their employees. NAAMTA verified compliance through employee interviews, process reviews, and on-site evaluations, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2008 auditing guidelines. Jeremy Calvert, COO at Vighter said: “We want to thank all involved in helping Vighter achieve NAAMTA accreditation. We are proud to have met their expectations, and look forward to working with NAAMTA in maintaining this accreditation for years to come.” |
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REVA Inc. Achieves NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation Fort Lauderdale, FL – 21 October 2016 – Following a comprehensive audit of administrative processes and policies, medical practices, and facilities, the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) is awarding REVA Inc. an air ambulance, company with their second consecutive NAAMTA accreditation for their fixed wing program. |
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NAAMTA Announces Medical Transport Accreditation (Robbinsdale, MN – 24 October 2016) – NAAMTA’s Accreditation program is built on providing |
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NAAMTA Announces Medical Transport Accreditation to South Jordan, Utah– 24 October 2016 –NAAMTA’s Accreditation program is established upon the NAAMTA standards, and focuses on quality patient care and transport safety. After completing a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, NAAMTA is awarding Guardian Flight (Wyoming and Utah) full medical transport accreditation for their fixed and rotor wing programs. |
MountainStar AirCare Achieves NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation South Jordan, UT – 24 October 2016– Following a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, NAAMTA is awarding MountainStar AirCare medical transport accreditation for their rotor wing program. By attaining NAAMTA Accreditation, MountainStar AirCare confirms their dedication to safety and patient care. |
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NAAMTA Presents Eagle III with Medical Transport Accreditation
Green Bay, Wisconsin – 21 September 2016 –As a result of an independent, external audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, Eagle III is being awarded accreditation for their rotor-wing program by the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA). Accreditation verifies that an organization meets or exceeds minimum standards of quality. The NAAMTA accreditation program is founded upon standards that focus on quality patient care and safety, while providing service-based consultative and educational processes, and established best practices.
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Aurora, OR –2 August 2016– Subsequent to a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and operational facilities, NAAMTA is awarding Life Flight Network full medical transport accreditation for their fixed-wing, rotor-wing, and ground ambulance program. NAAMTA accreditation is the result of compliance to standards that focus on safety and quality patient care. Life Flight Network was able to demonstrate compliance to each of the defined standards, identify best practice procedures, and demonstrate a culture of safety and teamwork. NAAMTA found their compliance to be evident through process reviews, employee interviews, and on-site evaluations, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2008 auditing guidelines.
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NAAMTA Awards Medical Transport Accreditation to Berry Aviation San Marcos, TX – 16 May 2016 – NAAMTA’s Accreditation program is built on providing standards that focus on quality patient care and transport safety. Using a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, NAAMTA is awarding Berry Aviation, Inc. medical transport accreditati for their fixed wing program. Berry Aviation demonstrates compliance to each of the defined standards, excels in identifying best practice procedures, and instills these values in each employee. NAAMTA verified compliance through employee interviews, process reviews, and on-site evaluations, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2008 auditing guidelines.
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