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AirCARE1 Receives Renewal of Dual Air Ambulance Accreditation

AirCARE1 has received the renewal of their accreditations from both the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems as well as the European Aeromedical Institute. AirCARE1 is one of only two air ambulance companies in the Western Hemisphere to have dual accreditations. Dual accreditation is a rarity in the air ambulance industry and demonstrates AirCARE1’s commitment to the highest standards of care.

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems, also known as CAMTS, is an independent, non-profit agency based in the United States, which audits and accredits fixed-wing medical transport services worldwide to a set of industry established criteria. These established standards are central to the CAMTS program in which they outline the highest two priorities for medical transportation service companies as “patient care and safety of the transport environment.” Preparation for the accreditation process typically takes between four to six months as it examines all aspects of an air ambulance company including operational management, medical protocols and flight operations. Accreditation, once granted, is valid for 3 years which can then be renewed through a re-audit.

The European Aeromedical Institute, also known as EURAMI, is another leading accrediting organization based out of Germany. EURAMI’s mission is to promote high quality aeromedical transfers throughout the world via fixed wing aircraft. They focus specifically on the promotion of research, training and accreditation in the field of aeromedical transfers. EURAMI accreditation follows a set of guidelines that require air ambulance companies to provide safe, ethical and high quality healthcare and transportation practices. Accreditation, once granted, is also valid for 3 years which can then also be renewed through a rigorous re-audit process.

AirCARE1 is an air ambulance and medical transportation service headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M. with an additional base in Phoenix (Deer Valley), Ariz. Their company vision takes a different approach to medical air transport. This approach is founded on the belief that providing the highest level of medical attention, combined with compassion and a holistic approach to care will transform the flight experience for their patients. The vision and approach taken by AirCARE1 provides an important sense of well-being for patients and their family members throughout the medical transport process.

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Denise Waye

Denise Waye is the Founder and President of AirCARE1. Her career as a critical care registered nurse started in 1994 revealing her many years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of critical care patient settings including ICU, CCU, and the emergency department. Shortly after becoming a flight nurse with another provider, Denise founded AirCARE1 in 2004 on the premise of providing unmatched patient care with a holistic approach along with outstanding customer service.