Planning Guide

Assess Needs

• Contact discharging physician
• Ascertain reason for transport
• Establish transport date
• Contact accepting facility
• Recap current condition
• Determine life support needs
• Identify payer (insurance, patient/patient advocate, or facility)

Collect Estimates

• Secure air ambulance estimates
• Verify entity is an operator
• Verify personnel qualification
• Verify insurance coverage
• Provide transport parameters
• Verify certifications (FAA Part 135 certificate, industry associations)
• Get estimate w/ detail of services 
  (AIRCRAFT type, IS IT BED-TO-BED, ETC.)
  All of the above are best verified in writing

Execute Transport

• Secure an itinerary from the operator
• Coordinate with the floor
• Verify pick up time
• Verify transport/discharge orders
• Verify with receiving facility
• Review details with passenger(s) going along
• Update receiving facility on patient condition
• Review timeline with patient and advocates