Aeromedical Evacuation (AME)
Aspen Medical operates a range of fixed and rotary Aeromedical Evacuation (AME) aircraft in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
Aspen Medical’s unique service provides a complete healthcare solution that covers all medical and aviation requirements to provide a complete, integrated and holistic aeromedical service unparalleled in the region. Aspen Medical’s ability to select the most appropriate medical solution to suit the changing requirements of the customer means that the best medical solution is always present. Patient care is paramount, and Aspen Medical has the flexibility to ensure that a changing environment is always addressed to provide the highest level of patient care.
Aspen’s AME teams are composed of experienced specialist doctors, nurses and paramedics. Our paramedics are aviation certified and qualified in extracting patients from unusual environments. Our stretcher modules are approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to maximise in-flight safety without compromising clinical care and the equipment is compatible with domestic arrangements to allow smooth interface throughout the medical retrieval.
AME services include:
Critical care teams selection, credentialing, State registration, provision and operation;- Medical Equipment and drugs provision and management;
- All insurances, including Medical Indemnity, aircraft and professional liability;
- Bedside care and handover;
- Hospital selection and admission privileges for all Aspen Medical AME staff;
- Aircraft selection, engagement and operation;
- Ground and air transport arrangements;
- Accommodation arrangements, and
- Customs and immigration services.
The AME Westwind aircraft allows non-stop retrieval destinations including continental Australia, East Timor, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon and Cook Islands and New Caledonia. One stop destinations include remote areas of Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Polynesia and Micronesia.
As part of this service, Aspen Medical have provided all AME services, both nationally and internationally, to the Australian Defence Force, Australian Federal Police, Australian Customs Service, P&O Cruises, Toll Group and other major corporations who have recognised the power of a completely integrated medical retrieval service.
Aspen Medical can also provide AME aircraft for other regions and multi-patient requirements.
Read about our Oil & Gas operations HERE
Read about our Australian Defence Force operations HERE
