Boston MedFlight
Boston MedFlight (pronounced: bɒstən mɛdflaɪt) is a non-profit organization that provides emergency and inter-facility air and ground critical care transport in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
History
Boston MedFlight was founded in 1985 by a consortium of Boston's leading medical centers. The organization was established to provide critical care transport services to the critically ill and injured patients in the region, who require transport to tertiary care facilities.
Services
Boston MedFlight provides both air and ground transport services. The air transport is provided by helicopters, while the ground transport is provided by specially equipped ambulances. The organization also provides critical care transport training to healthcare professionals.
Operations
Boston MedFlight operates under the medical control of the consortium hospitals. The organization's operations are overseen by a Board of Trustees, which includes representatives from each of the consortium hospitals. The medical staff of Boston MedFlight includes paramedics, nurses, and physicians who are specially trained in critical care transport.
Funding
Boston MedFlight is a non-profit organization and is funded by the consortium hospitals, patient transport fees, and donations from the public.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boston MedFlight
- Wikipedia's article - Boston MedFlight
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