AirCARE1 outlines standards for hospice patient air transport
As National Hospice and Palliative Care Month begins, AirCARE1 provides guidance on coordinating long-distance medical flights for hospice patients.
AirCARE1 has issued guidance for families and case managers navigating long-distance medical transport for hospice patients. In recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the company highlights the logistics involved in moving patients who wish to spend their final months closer to family or in a familiar home environment.
Selecting a provider requires scrutiny of medical equipment capabilities and professional accreditation. AirCARE1 holds certifications from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and the European Aero-Medical Institute (EURAMI), both of which serve as industry benchmarks for safety and care standards.
The transport process is initiated by verifying the patient’s clinical stability for flight. Once cleared by medical professionals, fixed-wing aircraft are utilized to provide a controlled environment that mimics intensive care, serving as an alternative to the physical strain of commercial travel or long-distance ground transit.