MedFlight "Touching Base" "TOUCHING BASE": A Blog by MedFlight. MEDCARE May 12, 2021 MedCare Ambulance Dedicating Assets for 911 Response in Marion County, OH. COLUMBUS, OHIO, May 12, 2021. MedCare Ambulance, a non-profit, hospital-sponsored ambulance organization, will enhance dedicated 911 resources in Marion County, OH, residents in July 2021. This arrangement will increase availability and enhance patient transportation options for Marion County residents. MedCare will be collaborating with community leaders to provide progressive, high-quality services to the community as a partner with other county EMS providers. According to Vice President of EMS Services for MedCare, Shannon Gollnick, “MedCare is on a path to be a national leader in ambulance transportation. By dedicating 911 resources to Marion County, the community should see an increase in quality and dependability as we team up with other existing quality providers.” “MedCare welcomes the opportunity to provide dedicated, supplemental 911 services to the residents of Marion County. We believe the community will be pleased with our transparent approach to EMS operations and partnership with community EMS leaders”, said Michael Perkins, Chief Operating Officer for MedFlight & MedCare Ambulance. County officials will contract with MedCare while monitoring key performance metrics to ensure a high-quality 911 delivery system. Highlights of the agreement: – MedCare is committed to ensuring clinical excellence. – MedCare will deploy a 24/7/365 Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance in Marion County. – MedCare will deploy a 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support resource utilizing a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV). This vehicle will be staffed by a Paramedic and will complement the BLS crew. – MedCare will respond to Marion County Sheriff’s Department requests while working with communication representatives to enhance the dispatching and reporting processes. – MedCare will be active participants in the clinical oversight, review, and continuous quality improvement process as it relates to Marion County transports. – A Quality Improvement Process will be incorporated into Marion County operations with the intent to improve the health outcomes for the citizens. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics can apply for these Marion County employment opportunities at www.MedCareAmbulance.org MedCare Background MedCare Ambulance was formed in 2010 to meet the needs of OhioHealth and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Since that time, MedCare has grown to be one of the largest non-profit, hospital-sponsored emergency medical service providers in the state of Ohio. In 2013, MedCare expanded its footprint by adding Adena Health System as an affiliate partner. Currently, MedCare serves Ohio with 74 ground ambulances. In March of 2020, MedFlight took full financial and operational control of MedCare Ambulance with the vision of providing excellent medical transport solutions by aligning MedFlight and MedCare. With strong roots in healthcare, MedCare Ambulance is certain that the same level of clinical quality will be extended to the residents of Marion County. For more information contact: Todd Bailey Vice President of Development MedFlight/ MedCare Ambulance tbailey@medflight.com Share this: TwitterFacebook Loading... Related MedCare Ambulance Partners With Pike County Leaders to Operate County Ambulance Service January 7, 2021 In "MEDCARE" MedFlight Acquires 100% of MedCare Ambulance March 9, 2020 In "PRESS RELEASES" Meet MedFlight and MedCare’s Medical Directors August 27, 2021 In "MEDCARE" ← PREVIOUS POST MedCare Ambulance Partners With Pike County Leaders to Operate County Ambulance Service NEXT POST → MedFlight Applying for CAMTS Re-Accreditation This Fall TOPICS AVIATION CLINICAL MEDCARE OUTREACH & TRAINING PRESS RELEASES SAFETY MATTERS: An Online Magazine Uncategorized VIDEO BLOG WHAT'S NEW? FOLLOW BLOG VIA EMAIL Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 3,671 other followers FOLLOW FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM TWITTER My Tweets FACEBOOK ARCHIVES August 2021 May 2021 January 2021 November 2020 September 2020 June 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 September 2019 August 2019 May 2019 April 2019 February 2019 January 2019 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 May 2018 April 2018 February 2018 October 2017 July 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 March 2016 January 2016 October 2015 May 2015 January 2015 October 2014 January 2014 MEDFLIGHT HEADQUARTERS 2827 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235 1-800-222-5433 Always Open "TOUCHING BASE": A Blog by MedFlight. Start a Blog at WordPress.com. Follow