AirCARE1 was asked to share a particularly challenging medical flight in the September Issue of the Air Ambulance Review, a publication in the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ). This case study showcases the phenomenal critical thinking skills the AirCARE1 medical team is meticulously trained to utilize on all air medical transports.
AirCARE1 was tasked to transport a patient, the only survivor of a fatal car crash, from Mexico to Montana to a medical facility close to home. Upon arrival, the team found the patient to be in extremely poor health and immediately altered the patient’s medication and care. They quickly determined the patient needed higher medical attention in the US and modified the flight path to a Level 1 trauma center closest to the US border. Without the team’s adaptability, smart thinking, and medical expertise in transporting critically ill patients this patient would have likely seen a fatal outcome.
In critical moments, a cookie-cutter approach to medical transport just doesn’t cut it. At AirCARE1 the team is taught to take command of every medical case during flights, even if it changes the course of the original plan. The team can adapt to every unique situation with expertise and precision. AirCARE1 is the leader in providing extraordinarily critical care in the air.
Read the article on ITIJ’s website or read the issue here.
How AirCARE1 Started
Denise Waye, founder and president of AirCARE1, started her own air ambulance company because she was dissatisfied with the standards of medical flight safety and patient care available in the industry. Denise started AirCARE1 with the goal of going above and beyond in improving current treatment options and quality of care. AirCARE1 is dedicated to raising the bar on patient satisfaction, customer care, and safety.
AirCARE1 is Unique in Training & Certification
AirCARE1 is unique in the fact that it is woman owned and led by a critical care nurse. Experts in the industry, all AirCARE1 crew are meticulously trained in critical thinking, adaptability, and real-world scenarios. The flight crew goes through initial training unique to medical care in the air as well as advanced training and monthly refresher courses, along with annual trauma training. AirCARE1’s crew is trained to take the best care of your loved one always striving for the best possible outcome.
AirCARE1 utilizes Learjet’s for their air ambulance aircraft. Best in the industry, these aircraft are equipped with medical grade equipment to act as an ICU in the air. All aircraft are owned and operated by AirCARE1 under a Part-135 certificate. AirCARE1 is recognized by the FAA for their accepted safety management system program. Additionally, AirCARE1 is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). All of these certificates and accreditation have been achieved to show our dedication to providing air medical services at the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Holistic Care
AirCARE1 strives to provide the best care to our patients by using holistic care. We make our patients’ emotional and physical well-being a top priority to boost health and create peace of mind during transport. Utilizing holistic methods such as hand massages, music through noise cancelling headsets, and aromatherapy we believe our patients can reach a state of comfort and relaxation that can help with their healing process.
AirCARE1 knows the intricacies and worries of long-range medical transports which is why we are dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere and enjoyable experience in stressful times.
Request a Quote Today
Do you have a patient in need of a medical transport? Speak with our team today. At AirCARE1 we strive to make a difference in each patient’s life as we provide medical care with empathy and compassion. Request a quote from us today!
