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LOGO Association of Air Medical Services
AAMSAnnual Membership Meeting
AMTC 2009Safety. Synergy. Success.
San Jose, CA
AAMSAnnual Membership Meeting
AMTC 2009Safety. Synergy. Success.
San Jose, CA
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LOGO Opening Remarks
AAMS President
Sandra Kinkade
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LOGO Meeting Business
Establish a quorum of members present for voting purposes.
Membership to approve the previous meeting minutes.
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LOGOProgram Director of the YearSponsored by Bell Helicopter, A Textron Company
Congratulations
Program Director
of the Year!
Eveline Bisson
Northwest MedStar
Spokane Valley, WA
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LOGO President’s Award RecipientsCongratulations and
Thank You for All Your Hard Work!
Jonathan Godfrey
Stacey Friedman
Patti Corbett
Donna York Clark
Dudley Smith
Mark Mennie
Colin Henry
Gerhard Kugler
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LOGO 2009 Community AwardsTo be given out at this year’s Community Awards Banquet Monday, October 26, 2000h:
Transport Mechanic’s Award of Excellencesponsored by AgustaWestland
Barbara Hess Awardsponsored by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Jim Charlson Awardsponsored by American Eurocopter Corporation
Medical Crew Member of the Year Awardsponsored by American Eurocopter Corporation
Critical Care Ground Award of Excellencesponsored by MedBill Resources Corp.
Fixed Wing Award of Excellencesponsored by LifePort, Inc.
Marriott-Carlson Awardsponsored by Bell Helicopter, A Textron Company
Program of the Year Awardsponsored by American Eurocopter Corporation
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See you at the Banquet!
Monday night, October, 26th
2000h – 2115h Dinner & Awards Location: Convention Center Ballroom
2009 Community Awards
Sponsored by American Eurocopter Corporation
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LOGO Induction of 2009-2011 Board
New Board Members Sworn-In
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LOGO Induction of 2009-2011 Board
At Large Director
Janet CrawfordLife Lion Critical Care
Hershey, PA
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LOGO Induction of 2009-2011 Board
At Large Director
Greg HildenbrandLife Star Of Kansas
Topeka, KS
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LOGO Induction of 2009-2011 Board
At Large Director
Betsy SullivanWake Med Mobile
Critical Care Services
Raleigh, NC
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LOGO Induction of 2009-2011 Board
Public Director
Clyde DeschampMississippi State
EMS Director?
Jackson, MS
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LOGO Induction of 2009-2011 Board
Region I Director
Eveline BissonNorthwest MedStar
Spokane Valley, WA
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LOGO Re-Elected Board Members
Mike Lamacchia Region 7
Dan HankinsAt-Large Director
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LOGO Outgoing Board Recognition
Farewell to Departing Board Members
At Large Director
Steve JohnsonPHI
Region I
Andy KlugerHawaii Air Ambulance
Treasurer & Director-At-Large
Donna York ClarkGolden Hour
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LOGO Outgoing Board Recognition
AAMS Past President- Ed Eroe
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LOGO Outgoing Committee Chairs
Government Relations Committee Ed Rupert
Fixed Wing SIG Jim Swartz
AAMS PAC Andy Kluger
Safety Committee Gerry Pagano
Healthcare Reform Task Force Dudley Smith
AAMS Education Subcommittee Donna York Clark
AMTC Education Subcommittee Ron Fergie
Safety Management Academy Taskforce Donna York Clark
Research Subcommittee Mark Alain Dery
Standards Committee Jack Sosebee
MTLI Council of Regents Denise Landis
Communication & Public Relations Committee Ed Eroe
NFP SIG Rod Crane
Tech Task Force Steve Johnson
DO Section Brian Foster
Membership Committee Gina Marcum
Awards Subcommittee Dudley Smith
CCG SIG Eveline Bisson
KIDS SIG Robyn Neely
AAMS Nominating Committee Ed Eroe
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LOGO AAMS Financial ReportGovernment
Relations and
PR Expenses*
Core Ops
Trade Assoc.
Expenses
Total GR, PR and TA
Expenses* Dues Net
FY05$ 126,069 $ 351,614 $ 477,683 $ 608,959 $ 131,276
FY06 $ 195,397 $ 454,604 $ 649,507 $ 638,714 $ (10,793)
FY07 $ 157,820 $651,129 $808,949 $ 641,823 $(167,126)
FY08 $158,546 $605,253 $763,799 $634,469 $(129,330)
FY 09 $330,553 $653,026 $983,579 $644,797 $(338,782)
*PR Expenses have been added to FY 09 only.
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LOGO FY 2009 Audit
Government Relations and PR Expenses
Core Ops Trade Assoc. Expenses
Total GR, PR and TA Expenses
Dues Net
FY 09 Budget
$206,755 $848,503 $1,055,258 $711,668 $(343,590)
FY 09 Audit
$330,553 $653,026 $983,579 $644,797 $(338,782)
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LOGO August 2009 Financial Position
Government Relations and PR Expenses
Core Ops Trade Assoc. Expenses
Total GR, PR and TA Expenses
Dues Net
FY 10 Budget
$185,759 $1,007,071 $1,192,830 $711,668 $ (481,162)
August 2009
$92,852 $387,795 $480,647 $151,721 $ (328,926)
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LOGO President’s ReportRecent Board Activity: AAMS creates a new PR staff position and hires its first Public
Relations Specialist. AAMS testifies and serves key role in 4-day hearings on Helicopter
EMS Safety held by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hold hearings on Oversight of Helicopter Medical Services. AAMS testifies at these hearings.
Advocacy Principle Developed Established the Healthcare Taskforce Safety School Safety Score Card New Mission and Vision for AAMS New Honorary Member of AAMS- Gerhard Kugler
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LOGO President’s Report
The Mission
The core purpose of AAMS is to advance safety and quality in air medical and
critical care transport.
The Vision
Every patient in-need has access to safe, quality air medical and critical care
ground transport
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Gerhard Kugler ProfessorProfessor
Visionary Visionary
AdvocateAdvocate
Friend & Colleague Friend & Colleague to All in the Air Medical Communityto All in the Air Medical Community
President’s Report
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LOGO Changes on Bylaws & Dues
Approved Changes in Current Board Election Rotation Patterns
Approved Membership Dues Changes
Lack of Quorum for Affiliate Dues
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LOGO Affiliate Members Only
Vote on Dues Proposal-
Affiliate Member Dues
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LOGO Vision Zero/ Safety Initiatives Education:
Vision Zero Toolbox – open share point for safety information, policies, procedures, videos, position papers, posters, etc.
Coordinate with AAMS Education committee for education portal within the Toolbox.
Awareness: Reflective Vision Zero logos throughout the community Social networking on Facebook and Twitter Website redesign Team Vision Zero for EMS Memorial Bike Ride 2010
Vigilance: T-shirts Community ownership of making vigilance personal through
the “I am Vision Zero” video campaign. Commitment posters
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LOGO Vision Zero/ Safety Initiatives
After AMTC and 2010:Information packet mailed to each HEMS base
• Reflective Vision Zero stickers• Definition of what the reinvigorated Vision Zero is• New Web resources
Steve Berry and Jonathan Godfrey working together to bring Vision Zero to the EMS community through the National
EMS Memorial Bike Ride in June. (Washington, D.C. to Colorado Springs, CO)
• Raise money for MedEvac Foundation International.• Educate the community as to what HEMS is doing proactively in
the area of safety• Create a closer bond between ground and air providers• Improve the image of HEMS in the media
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts What has AAMS done for you?
Public Relations – Press releases and media statements on our
website. Crisis communications strategies developed and put
into action when needed (e.g., NTSB hearings). Talking points provided to handle media calls. Public awareness/education campaign launched Continue to set strategic public relations initiatives
with the sole intent of explaining to the public: What we do How we do it Why our services are valuable and necessary
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
What has AAMS done for you?
Objective: Build greater public awareness re. HEMS access and safety, particularly in rural/underserved areas
Strategies Developed tagline –
Medevac Helicopters Save Lives. Speed, Access, Safety, Quality of Patient Care
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
Public Awareness Con’tLaunched public awareness campaign via..
News release (announcing sound bites and featuring tag line)20-second radio sound bites ( with “rural health care safety net” emphasis) Ad in TV Week magazine House Aviation Subcommittee oral testimony (with same language to reinforce overarching message)Presence at Association of Health Care Journalists convention
Outcomes: Sound bites were picked up by more than 1,000 radio stations and used in more than 1,200 radio reports for a total audience of more than 12 million listeners.
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
Public Awareness Con’t. Implemented Phase II of public awareness
campaign (with greater consumer tie-in) to include…
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) awareness (Lee Woodruff and AMTC)
Greater focus on fixed-wing aircraft and critical-care ground ambulances
Distributed ad and radio sound bites to members for local media placements
Responded to inaccurate fictional portrayals of air-med on NBC’s Trauma
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
Objective: Position AAMS as player in national healthcare reform debate
Strategies Developed testimony, news release re. Health Care
Reform Town Hall (Brooklyn) forum in June
PR presence on AAMS Health Care Reform Task Force with goal of providing regular member updates on issue as proposed legislation winds its way through Congress
Continuing to monitor progress of proposed reform measures and will send out news items when appropriate
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Objective: Position AAMS as player in national healthcare reform debate
Strategies Developed testimony and distributed news release re. Health Care
Reform Town Hall (Brooklyn) forum in June Developed chart that tracks the media strategies/efforts of related
organizations with eye toward implementing similar strategies PR presence on AAMS Health Care Reform Task Force with goal of
providing regular member updates on issue as proposed legislation winds its way through Congress
Continuing to monitor progress of reform measures as they are proposed and will send out statements, news releases when appropriate
Public Relations Efforts
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LOGO Public Relations EffortsObjective: Minimize anticipated damage re. Washington
Post investigative report
Strategies Distributed information on what we knew the report would cover prior to
release Offered Talking Points (utilizing crisis communications strategies) to
membersWrote letters to the editor and posted a media statement on AAMS website
Sent out positive, public-education-related news items prior to publication
Issued daily e-mail alerts urging members to follow the series and participate in the online chat session
Outcome(s): Godfrey letter published in the Post; follow-up Post article on NTSB hearing included positive quotes from AAMS
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
Objective: Rebrand FARE to new MedEvac Foundation International
Strategies Launched rebrand through a series of news releases leading up to
AMTC Placed emphasis on grant projects and international perspective Promoted MedEvac Foundation International donor reception at
AMTC Integrated and promoted Vision Zero campaign
Outcome: Articles featured in several national and international trade publications, including October Waypoint magazine
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
Objective: Expand repertoire and use of Social Networking tools
Strategies Using Twitter, AAMS Facebook page to promote AAMS news
releases, AMTC, etc.
Issued message on Facebook and Twitter asking members to post and/or “tweet” inaccuracies portrayed on NBC’s ‘Trauma’ series
Working with AAMS CPR committee and staffers to develop and implement additional uses of these new technologies; stay tuned!
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LOGO Public Relations Efforts
Coming Soon! … More ads, radio sound bites tied to safety and
promoting the value of what we do Increased use of social media (Twitter,
Facebook) More patient success stories Expanded promotion of studies that substantiate
the importance of our services More media related to issues in Congress Expanded public awareness campaign,
particularly through consumer news releases (e.g. – Stroke Awareness Month)
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Federal Collaborations: AAMS testified at NTSB HEMS Safety Hearing &
supports many its recommendations that arose from the hearing
AAMS supports legislative efforts to include HEMS safety requirements in FAA Reauthorization legislation
AAMS supports GAO Study AAMS continues to work with FAA on HEMS safety
rulemaking
Industry Collaborations: HEMS Industry Risk Profile AAMS is a lead facilitator in the Safety Scorecard
Safety Initiatives
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LOGO Government Relations
AAMS is the only voice in Washington, DC
Representing the Entire Air and Ground Medical Transport
Community
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Aviation Issues FAA Reauthorization
H.R. 915/S. 1145 Incorporates HEMS Safety Legislation that requires:
Flight Request and Dispatch Procedures Pilot Training Standards HTAWS, Voice and Data Recorders, other equipment Studies
NTSB Hearing and Recommendations
Upcoming FAA Rulemaking?
Government Relations
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Healthcare Reform Task Force Formed for HCR Monitoring
Identify potential vulnerabilities Develop Data Points to Strengthen
Vulnerabilities Anticipate consequences of policy proposals,
e.g. Medicaid changes Snowe Amendment Cantwell Amendment Zip Code Hold Harmless
Government Relations
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EMS Collaborations Ryan White Care Act Reauthorization
Notification Protocol for First Responder
PSOB Appropriations IOM: EMS Regionalization HEMS Industry Risk Profile Safety Scorecard
Government Relations
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LOGO AAMS PAC
Political Action Committee Fundraising for Political Campaign
Contributions Essential for AAMS to Support Its Friends Subject to numerous FEC regulations See AAMS Government Relations Manager
Greg Lynskey ([email protected]) for more information
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Spring Conference 2010 March 17 through March 19, 2010 in Washington DC
Come hear the most up to the date information on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the air and critical care ground ambulance industry directly from top policymakers.
AAMS needs your help in taking its policy agenda to your own congressional representatives.
If you are concerned with federal EMS policy, this is your chance to be heard!!
Government Relations
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LOGO MedEvac Foundation International
MedEvac Foundation International, formerly the Foundation for Air-Medical Research and Education (FARE), has evolved over the last few years gaining the support and confidence of medical
transport organizations worldwide. The new name now more accurately
reflects our global mission.
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LOGO Donor Recognition
The MedEvac Foundation InternationalBoard of Trustees and Staff
Express Our Deepest Gratitude to Everyone Who Contributed to the
Foundation’s efforts in research, education and outreach.
A list of all donors from the
Chairman Level to Friend Level
is included in your membership meeting packet.
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LOGO Foundation Update 2009
2009 Research & Education Grants $137,600Family Grant FundChildren’s Scholarship FundMTLI Scholarship International ForumVision Zero RevitalizationHEMS Industry Risk ProfileAnnotated Bibliography of Safety LiteratureMore information at Tuesday’s General Session
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LOGO Foundation Outgoing Board Members
The Foundation honors
Cheryl Erler&
J. Russ Spray
for their Dedication, Experience and Service to the
MedEvac Foundation Board of Trusteesfrom 2003 to 2009
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LOGO Old Business
Atlas and Database for Air Medical Services (ADAMS) Partially funded through the DOT Managed by Center for Injury Research
(CUBRIC) Voluntary Data Submission
Flight Operations Database for Air Medical Services (FODAMS) Also managed by CUBRIC Also Voluntary
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LOGOSeventh Edition National Air Medical Services GIS Database
Center for Transportation Injury Research (CenTIR) at CUBRC Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS)
-- Support provided by FHWA
http://www.ADAMSairmed.org
Rotor Wing (RW) Base with 10 Min Fly Circle
Corporate Office
Fixed Wing (FW) Base
Air Medical Services = 307 714 Bases with RW155 Bases with FW
867 RW Aircraft309 FW Aircraft
September 2009
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LOGO 2011 Air Med World Congress
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LOGO New Business
Open Forum
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LOGO Adjournment
Welcome to the
AAMS & MTLI Reception/Annual AMTC Arts Expo