High fidelity simulation with two in-house simulation labs is a recurrent part of BMF clinical education.
Unique
BMF considers itself unique in the critical care transport world. Besides being an independent, non-profit Part 135 air carrier, the organization has focused on leading edge technology — both vehicle and medical — to provide unsurpassed care for its patients.
For example, the in-house clinical
simulation training BMF provides for its nurses and paramedics is unrivaled and novel in its inclusion of actual transport scenarios. The organization has high- fidelity simulation labs at its company headquarters and satellite bases where it can simulate complex scenes that can range from night-time vehicle extraction operations to complicated pediatric patient emergencies and everything in between.
Another unique aspect of the operation is the development of a pilot incapacitation
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emergency procedures training course for its crew members. BMF has leased from Airbus Helicopters a desktop cockpit procedural training device that simulates the H145’s Helionix cockpit. Under the remote instruction radio, and through
of a pilot over the coordination
with
ATC, clinical team members are guided to take control of the aircraft by using the four-axis autopilot and navigation system to fly an approach to a hover in the event of a pilot incapacitation emergency.
Of course, nothing works without good partners. Boston MedFlight is fortunate to be able
to count on a generous
community of them. These partners are made up of both individuals and organizations who choose to value and support the BMF mission.
In addition to the consortium hospitals, BMF cooperates with all the helicopter air ambulance programs in the region as founders of the North East Air Alliance
(NEAA). This unique relationship is a conduit to share best practices, attack safety concerns in the industry, and most importantly assure that patients receive the right care at the right time. “Community partnership is key to our success. We consistently partner with local and regional EMS, community hospitals, and large health systems. From scene calls to training, we see community partnerships as an incredibly important aspect of our mission and efforts,” said Kenin.
The multi-decades partnerships
emphasize cooperation over competition for the betterment of all the programs. Through weekly notices and air-mission emails, monthly conference calls, and annual in-person meetings, the program is able to quickly disseminate regional information operators.
to the betterment of all
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