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Raising the Bar in Clinical Education Through Simulation Center Accreditation

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In the fast-paced world of air medical services, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. One way to ensure that we meet and exceed industry standards as an organization is through simulation education, a method that mirrors real-life medical scenarios for training purposes. Recently, Air Methods achieved a significant milestone by earning Simulation Center Accreditation […]

Safe Flights Start with a Comprehensive Safety Management System

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In the aviation industry, safety is a priority. But it’s also a fundamental way of life, particularly in high-risk sectors like air medical services. Air Methods relies on its Safety Management System (SMS) program to establish a comprehensive systematic approach to safety, serving as the cornerstone of our company. It’s the backbone of our operations, […]

Armed Forces Day: Celebrating Those Who Serve

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Teammate Shares his Journey to Air Methods, Embodies the American Dream On Armed Forces Day (third Saturday of May), we honor all the members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve forces. United by a common call to serve, these brave men and women represent the […]

5 Key Tips to Avoid Burnout for Overwhelmed Healthcare Workers 

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In the demanding and fast-paced world of healthcare, burnout has emerged as an all-too-common condition that affects medical professionals tasked with delivering high-quality care around the clock. Combatting healthcare worker burnout is crucial for the well-being of providers, patients, and the overall quality of care. Addressing this problem extends beyond staff welfare and turnover; it’s […]

Mission: Lifeline® is Raising the Standard of Care

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February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to promoting heart health and recommitting to our cardiovascular wellbeing. We also acknowledge pivotal programs like Mission: Lifeline®, a national American Heart Association initiative. Their goal is to revolutionize the system of care for patients facing critical heart-related emergencies. Mission: Lifeline® unites healthcare professionals and stakeholders to […]

Top 3 Trends Facing Air Medical in 2023

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Air medical transport has been facing challenges in recent years, with a few emerging trends currently at the forefront. We are seeing changes in the industry emerge, from staffing shortages and increased specialty transports, to feeling the effects of the No Surprises Act. As we approach the end of 2023, we want to share the top three trends that we have observed here at Air Methods.

Leading the Way in Pilot Simulator Training

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Our goal at Air Methods is to provide the highest level of emergency medical services to our patients, and the cornerstone of achieving this goal is a highly trained pilot. The need for continual pilot training and simulation is essential in the aviation industry for safety, accuracy, and compliance. While training on an aircraft is […]

GAMUT Reporting Data Soars, Taking the Critical Care Transport Industry to New Heights

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Reporting data to the Ground Air Medical Quality Transport (GAMUT) platform for improved patient critical care transport programs.

Tips for Securing a Helicopter Landing Zone

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In emergency patient transport by helicopter, rapid response and decisive action are crucial in seamlessly moving patients from one place to another with helicopter transport. While patient transport flights can cover great distances in less time than ground transport, one of the most important aspects of a successful mission is creating a secure landing zone […]

Air Methods Ascend Provides Effective EMS Education Combining Didactic and Hands-on Learning 

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Data is Key to Continuous Improvement in Clinician Education   “Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great,” said Auguste Gusteau in the movie, “Ratatouille.” Many say that about teaching. It may be possible for anyone to teach, but not everyone is a teacher. It takes passion to understand how adults learn and how […]

A Personalized Patient CARE Program

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As healthcare continues to evolve, the need for patient advocacy has become increasingly important. Patient advocacy is a form of support and assistance that enables patients to navigate the complexities of the billing process with confidence so they can focus on recovery.

Working at Air Methods Means Access to the Best Training

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At Air Methods, we hire the best and then we make them better. That’s why we created our Ascend Critical Care Clinician Education program for our employees and others in the critical care field. This program, which is available in-person and online, provides the highest level of training and certifications for all emergency care clinicians, […]

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