Discharge Procedure
American Care Air Ambulance is an experienced, fully staffed and equipped company specializing in aero medical transport. Hospital discharge planners, Physicians and family members activate the service of American Care Air Ambulance by calling our 24 hour emergency telephone numbers or our toll free 800 number (U.S. & Canada) to speak directly with our coordination team. The flight coordinator will determine our nearest base appropriate for the transport, obtain medical date and quote costs. All numbers are on 24 hour service.
1-800-941-2582 (US & Canada)
1-858-627-0515 (International Callers)
Fax 1-858-627-0534
Email: americancareair@aol.com
www.americancareairambulance.com
The discharge planner or family members should keep these questions in mind when choosing an air ambulance company.
- Does the air ambulance company have a medical director, accreditations, 135 certificate, professional liability, specially trained critical care nurses and medical staff?
- Is the aircraft chosen appropriate for patient's condition?
- What type of stretcher is on board?
- Is a full support system and necessary equipment on board, should the patient condition deteriorate?
- What is the response time on emergency and elective flights?
- How long has the company been in business and how many flights do they conduct each month?
- Will they arrange for ground ambulance arrangements?
Activating a Transport
Please be prepared to provide the following information
Name of contact, telephone number and location
Patient's name, age, weight, and diagnosis
Name of referring hospital, Physician & telephone numbers
Name of accepting hospital, Physician & telephone numbers
Please have the following forms prepared for our medical team
Physician order for transport, diagnosis & reason for transport.
Copy of hospital face sheet; include insurance & billing information
Lab work, X-rays, charts or ER records to submit to accepting facility
Passport and customs information
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