
Avera Careflight: Serving South Dakota Communities with Air Medical Evacuation
Avera Careflight is a hospital-owned part 135 air carrier in South Dakota, offering timely and efficient medical evacuation services in the region. With a focus on defeating the mission mindset for successful transports, they prioritize accuracy, reliability, and safety. Explore their commitment to rural healthcare and community service through case studies and their dedication to preserving health in emergency situations.
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Avera Avera Careflight Careflight at the at the SD Airport Conference SD Airport Conference Presented by Brandon Bell, Director of Operations
Who are we? Who are we? Hospital owned part 135 air carrier Six aircraft and four bases in South Dakota Provide timely and efficient medical evacuation to the five state region and beyond Firehouse mentality to preserve health 12 minute liftoff RW 15 minute liftoff FW Majority of transports are facility to facility to achieve a higher level of care
Avera Avera Careflight Careflight in South Dakota in South Dakota
Mission Mindset Mission Mindset Historically common in air ambulance Clouded judgement due to the nature of the call Increase stress Reduce situational awareness Reduce risk comprehension Deter communication abilities
Working Together with YOU Working Together with YOU Defeat the MISSION MINDSET for successful transports Not the military Dispatch information Utilize great AMRM both internally with program and externally Accuracy and reliability of information NOTAMs, runway conditions, weather reporting SAFE and LEGAL
Case Studies Case Studies Midnight blizzard Accurate reliable airport conditions Exceptional communication You didn t have to go Aircraft immobilized Fantastic assistance Multiple airports involved Successful outcome
THANK YOU for all your support of rural healthcare and helping us serve South Dakota communities!!