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Is the aircraft multi-engine and pressurized? |
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Is the service utilizing an aircraft that is being operated under a valid FAA Part 135 air taxi certificate with air ambulance operations specifications? |
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Does the aircraft have an electric inverter for the operation of medical equipment? |
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Does the service have two separate oxygen and suction systems self contained and isolated from aircraft systems within the aircraft? |
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Is the medical interior, including the stretcher base, FAA approved? |
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Does the service have a Medical Director with QA critique of care? |
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Do the air medical personnel have immediate communication capability with a dedicated Medical Director throughout the flight ? |
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Does the service provide the level of care you require (BLS, ALS, specialty care, and critical care)? |
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Is the medical team appropriately certified and licensed? |
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Does the medical team have training specific to the flight environment (i.e. flight physiology)? |
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Are all advanced life support medications and equipment carried? |
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Does the service have written patient care guidelines, procedures and protocols? |
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Does the service complete a transport record documenting clinical care during the transport? Does the receiving facility receive a copy? |
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Does the service provide bedside to bedside care? |
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Are the total charges and coordination all-inclusive i.e. are ground ambulance charges included and handled for you? |
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Does the service have malpractice insurance for the medical personnel and aircraft? |
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Does the service have a quality assurance/improvement plan? |
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Can the family member travel with the patient at no extra cost? |
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Does the service have a dedicated critical care team with at least 5 years experience? |
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Is the service available 24 hours/day? |
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