Canadian Business Awards 2019

22 Corporate Vision 2019 Canadian Business Awards , Angels of Flight Canada Inc Best Medical Air Transport Company 2019 Over the past 30 years, Angels of Flight Canada Inc has had the privilege to help clients from around the globe to overcome the challenges of illness or injury while away fromhome. When people are at their most vulnerable point, an experienced Healthcare Advocate is going to be their lifeline of hope, as we highlight and profile this unique, Canadian-owned enterprise to find out more about the vital services it has to offer. Dec18393 Founded in 1988 in Peterborough, Ontario Canada, Angels of Flight Canada specializes in the movement of ill and injured persons repatriating them from around the globe. Leading the way in Aeromedical excellence, the firm understands that the personalized, professional care of every client is paramount. As such, Angels of Flight Canada Registered Flight Nurses ensure quality care and avoid unwanted complications by participating in ongoing education and training. The needs of clients vary but the commonality is their need to talk with someone who listens. Knowledgeable Nurse Navigators understand how overwhelming a medical crisis can be for an individual and their family. Their intent is to be mindful always of safety and avoiding potential risks to someone whose health has already been compromised. Seldom are situations resolved overnight. The distinct needs of individuals require taking into consideration many factors - a very time-consuming process. As a Global Medical Solutions company, Nurse Navigators collaborating with healthcare professionals globally, painstakingly co-ordinate medical transportation including air ambulance, commercial airlines, ground ambulance and varied support services, all customized to meet the needs of the client when required. Over recent years, medical tourism has become, and remains, a growing industry. When options for continued treatment are getting fewer, clients might garner some hope that something else, somewhere else might provide a new answer. If they have been subjected to a long waiting period for a surgical procedure, a client might want to take the first available flight to a destination that will provide more immediate action. Whatever choice is made, it is incumbent to remember there is already a healthcare issue. There are inherent risks to consider. When things do not go exactly as planned, it will be important to have a “link” to the Canadian Healthcare Professionals who will be able help. There has been no shortage of media coverage on the overflow situations leaving patients in Hospital hallways. Hospitals routinely struggle to find beds for their patients. As problem solvers, the team at Angels of Flight Canada identify and overcome obstacles. By Hospitals co-ordinating with Angels of Flight Canada, visitors to Canada who find themselves in hospital can be returned to their home country within days or weeks rather than months. Producing significant cost savings to the Hospital, a badly needed bed becomes available. Hospital staff that become bogged down with the medical transfer logistics are then able to spend their valuable time caring for other patients. Although it may be hard to conceive, not everyone in Canada is able to access the healthcare they need. Many are geographically or financially disadvantaged. With success comes social obligation. Working with the Global Angel Charitable Organization, since its founding in 2007, Angels of Flight Canada has accessed funding to cover transportation costs for people to reach assessments, treatments, palliative care or the gift of a special wish. Not only is helping others important to this dynamic company, but it is inspiring to reunite family members or witness people receiving care. To keep pace with today’s digital climate Angels of Flight Canada needed to explore faster and more effective methods of activating an International “help” response. People need quick access to