With Rimidi’s Epidemic Monitoring Platform, originally built for health systems with EHR-integration to screen, monitor, and triage patients appropriately, employers can apply a more holistic return-to-work strategy.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

Rimidi, a cloud-based software platform that enables personalized management of health conditions across populations, today unveiled its COVID-19 Population Monitoring Toolkit for employers to accurately assess workforce readiness as they begin to reopen among the coronavirus pandemic. The tool ensures the health and safety of individuals by offering businesses a holistic platform that combines symptom surveillance, testing and biometric monitoring to determine overall preparedness.

“While employers have started testing employees for COVID-19, testing is still an imperfect system. Results may take up to 72 hours and the cost of frequent workforce testing adds up fast, with each test costing roughly $100. To ensure employee safety and minimize operational disruption, employers need a strategic approach with testing and temperature checking being directed by screening data,” said Lucienne Ide, MD, PhD, founder of Rimidi. “With Rimidi’s Epidemic Monitoring Platform, originally built for health systems with EHR-integration to screen, monitor, and triage patients appropriately, employers can apply a more holistic return-to-work strategy.”

Through a partnership with CareTeam, an employee health services company with onsite or near-site clinics, as well as virtual health management, employers using the Rimidi Epidemic Monitoring platform can aggregate and analyze employee data to accurately assess their workforce’s readiness. By leveraging the real-time insights provided, employers can create a longitudinal record of the measures taken to protect their employees, while also strategically using testing and personal protective equipment resources.

“We are thrilled to partner with Rimidi to help organizations safely get their employees back to work during these unprecedented times. By giving employers a tool to compliantly monitor their workforce symptoms and potential COVID-exposure, in line with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, we are able to help employers continue to operate through these challenging times,” added Scott Parks, President, CareTeam.

Whether for healthcare staff, essential manufacturing employees, or office workers, the Rimidi Epidemic Monitoring Platform supports the necessary measures and tracking guidelines employers need to inform workforce readiness.

One company working with Rimidi and CareTeam is Tiger Fuel, a large distributor of petroleum energy products. CareTeam provides near-site clinic support for Tiger Fuel employees who may be referred to testing depending on their answers to the screening survey.

“COVID-19 has changed the workplace indefinitely. Historically, testing employees and asking personal health questions had been deemed too intrusive, but it’s now necessary to ensure the overall safety and well-being of teams. Using technology like the Rimidi Epidemic Monitoring platform, we are able to reopen the workplace in a safe and efficient way, while also working to prevent potential outbreaks on the job,” said Ryan Whitlock, Tiger Fuel’s human-resources director.

For more information on the COVID-19 Population Monitoring Toolkit or to see how the Epidemic Platform helps health systems triage and monitor patients appropriately, visit

rimidi.com/lp/employers-covid-19-monitoring-toolkit.

About Rimidi

Rimidi is a cloud-based software platform that enables personalized management of health conditions across populations. Created by doctors, Rimidi avoids the disconnect in connected care by combining patient-generated health data with clinical data from the EHR to drive patient-specific clinical insights and actions. The net effect is a better health system with optimized clinical workflows that enable better decisions, better relationships, better outcomes and ultimately a better healthcare system. For more information, visit rimidi.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Rapid antigen tests which detect viral protein in an actively infected person, are easily performed at our ER with a nasal or oral swab.

HOUSTON (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

SignatureCare Emergency Center is pleased to announce that it is now offering rapid COVID-19 tests to patients who may have been exposed to the virus. The tests are available at the company’s 18 emergency room (ER) locations across Texas.

The company announced that it has acquired enough test kits to cover patients who may have been exposed to the virus, and need to get the 15-minute rapid COVID-19 test.

SignatureCare said it has three types of COVID-19 tests available, including the rapid antigen test with results typically available in about 15 minutes, antibody test, and molecular (PCR) test.

According to Dr. Hashibul Hannan, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and managing partner at SignatureCare Emergency Center, rapid antigen tests which detect viral protein in an infected person, can easily be performed at any of the company’s emergency room locations with results available in about 15 minutes.

“Rapid antigen tests which detect viral protein in an actively infected person, are easily performed at our ER with a nasal or oral swab. The manufacturer-published data states that the test is 100% specific (meaning: if it is positive it is 100% accurate) and that it is 80% sensitive (meaning: if it is negative, it is 80% accurate),” Dr. Hannan said.

He said antibody and molecular (PCR) tests are sent out to a laboratory once the samples are collected. The results are typically available in 24-48 hours.

“These two tests are available, and the results are usually ready in 1-2 days, so there is not a long waiting period to get the results back,” Dr. Hannan said.

Although the tests are limited to SignatureCare Emergency Center’s ER patients who may have been exposed to coronavirus, getting tested does not require a referral or an appointment.

“Patients do not need appointment or referral to get tested, and our emergency centers are open 24 hours, so the tests can be performed anytime,” he continued.

Wondering if you or your loved ones should get tested for coronavirus? Dr. Hannan said if you answer yes to any of the following questions, you should consider getting tested immediately.

1. Are you at risk for contracting Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

2. Have you recently been in an area known for community spread of COVID-19?

3. Do you believe you have been around someone exposed to COVID-19?

4. Have you been in contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19?

5. Are you experiencing fever, cough, headache, or shortness of breath?

6. Is your spouse, child, or family member a healthcare worker?

7. Are you a healthcare worker, first responder, nurse, doctor, or someone that interacts with patients every day?

“If you answered yes to any of the above questions, consider getting tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible,” Dr. Hannan said.

SignatureCare Emergency Center has emergency room locations in Houston (Montrose, Houston Heights, Cypress/FM 1960, Copperfield, Memorial City, Westchase, and Bellaire, Mission Bend/Sugar Land and Stafford), Killeen, South Austin, College Station/Bryan, Paris, Midland, Odessa, Texarkana, Lewisville and Pflugerville, TX.

Their newest emergency room location in Dripping Springs, TX, is due to open in the next few weeks.

Dr. Hannan said SignatureCare Emergency Center has taken various steps to ensure the safety of the community when they come into any of the company’s ER facilities.

“Everyone including our staff, patients, and their family members, wears masks while in the facility. We enforce hand hygiene for everyone. All our facilities are equipped with HEPA air filtration. Every room and piece of furniture is sanitized before patients enter the rooms. All linens are changed for every new patient, and we have a negative pressure isolation room available should one be needed,” he said.

He said that patients and their families should have full confidence when they visit any of the facilities knowing that all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure their safety.

“At SignatureCare Emergency Center, we go beyond the minimum standard required for the safety of our patients and staff,” Dr. Hannan added.

Additional information on Coronavirus and COVID-19 testing is available at https://ercare24.com.

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HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

Global Hemp Solutions is a company that is known for its variety of specialized hemp processing equipment, continuous service, installation, and training. They are here to help anyone navigate through this ever-changing industry. They are a “One Stop Shop” where customers can find their global hemp solutions all in one place with the leading companies in the hemp industry. They pride themselves on not being the salesman but being the partner that helps beginners and veterans of this industry to be educated and informed so that you can make the best possible decision for the success of their businesses.

Finding “the right” companies to work with can be difficult. It takes time to vet companies to ensure they are acting above board and have best interests at heart.

Global Hemp Solutions began with a vision to bring the best possible equipment and services to this industry all in one place. That vision grew at an enormous rate. GHS is a veteran-owned company with an amazing team of engineers, manufacturers, agronomists, farmers, growers, retailers, and so much more! GHS and their amazing partners united with one common vision: HELPING THE FARMER!

Global Hemp Solutions and its partners are working together to fulfill the needs of anyone involved in the hemp industry!

Within these amazing companies, anyone will find everything they need for success in this industry. GHS is the one stop shop for all of their customers’ hemp needs (they know, this sounds cliché, but it’s so true)!

The Plug Supply started in the space with one goal in mind-to help the farmer harvest maximum yields at the quality standard that the buyers or processors are seeking. One of the largest problems that is continuously barring FDA regulated companies from purchasing raw ingredients in this industry, has been the lack of consistency, traceability, and compliance capabilities to meet their needs. The Plug Supply has set up farming satellites nationally to not only provide genetics, precision agronomy, extraction, and distribution to their surrounding farmers, but to help streamline consistency of biomass at a large scale.

Thrive Well is a retail chain offering their proprietary formulas as well as many of the leading brands in the industry like Heal Brand. Thrive Well is a Veteran owned health and wellness company that focuses on education first while providing clients with the proper information so they can make well-informed decisions.

Kaycha Labs is a leading provider of innovative Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods. Kaycha Labs performs product testing to help its customers stay compliant with state and federal regulations. Anyone can count on Kaycha Labs to fulfill all of their testing needs. Kaycha Labs provide comprehensive cannabis testing for potency, homogeneity, heavy metals, microbial contamination, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and pesticides.

VZ-TEC is an amazing team of engineers and developers that design some of the best processing equipment and harvesting equipment for the industry. Their focus is to provide excellent equipment at a low cost to farmers to ensure they are maximizing profits.

Prestigious Designs & Branding is the industry dedicated marketing/branding company. PD&B is focused on ensuring all in this space have the opportunity to have eye-catching material and content to provide to their audience. PD&B has a multi-talented team that ensures its customers are set for success with the best branding and videography this industry has to offer. Their customers’ success is also their success!

National Hemp Expo is one of the leading Hemp exposition companies providing educational seminars to the industry. National Hemp Expo is a veteran-owned company with a true desire to serve this industry.

As anyone can see, many amazing companies have decided to join ranks with a common vision of helping the farmers and providing the infrastructure this industry needs. Full transparency with no smoke and mirrors.

Go to GlobalHempSolutions.com to learn more about all these amazing companies and how they can help you! Together, we are your Global Hemp Solutions!

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Left, David Boggs from Clearbrook receives face masks donations given by Peter Agarwal of LED Phantom. The Arlington Heights-based Clearbrook serves people over a range of ages and disabilities.

“One hundred percent of donations will go directly into the acquisition and delivery of KN95 masks, surgical masks, and PPE for our frontline healthcare workers in Chicago’s busiest hospitals, immediate care, long term care, and senior living facilities.”

ADDISON, Ill. (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

Imagine being a frontline worker, and all you have for protection is a filthy mask that has been worn for the last two weeks. Or, you might try rigging a disposable shoe cover to use as a mask. When he heard this, Peter Agarwal, CEO/founder of LED Phantom, a lighting manufacturer in Addison, Illinois, knew he could help. Within four weeks, he was giving away as many masks as he could put his hands on, saving frontline workers from COVID-19.

Agarwal didn’t just go out and hunt them down at a local pharmacy, though. He immediately made phone calls and used his connections to help design and efficiently manufacture and ship as many masks as possible—at his own expense. As soon as they arrived at his door, they were hand delivered to medical personnel and first responders, fulfilling his pledge to personally donate 20,000 masks.

The masks being donated include KN95 and a three-ply mask. The KN95 is a white, four-layer mask that filters 95 percent of airborne particles, including dust, smoke, gas, and air pollution. The disposable, three-ply mask is soft, comfortable, and breathable. Both masks are CE and FDA approved.

As a former respiratory therapist, Agarwal knows the importance of being protected from harmful viruses when working with infected patients. He said, “I talked to a bunch of my colleagues, my college friends, and some doctors in Milwaukee. They were saying the same thing. There’s no PPE.”

The doctors in Milwaukee went a step further and told him not only did they not have any personal protective equipment (PPE), but the hospital they worked at didn’t have a game plan to get it for them. “So, these doctors started buying their own PPE. They said, ‘We’re not going to walk into surgery without masks and proper gear because then we are in jeopardy, and so are the patients,’” Agarwal commented. He soon discovered they were not the only ones without PPE.

Agarwal knows the Chicagoland community is also worried about the lack of PPE for frontline workers and has found a way for individuals to get involved and help provide PPE, too. He put together a Go Fund Me account so anyone can make a donation to supply even more masks to those desperately in need.

He hopes to raise enough money to provide 1 million PPE products to healthcare facilities in the Chicago region. So far, the fundraiser has raised $3,611 toward their $50,000 goal.

“One hundred percent of donations will go directly into the acquisition and delivery of KN95 masks, surgical masks, and PPE for our frontline healthcare workers in Chicago’s busiest hospitals, immediate care, long term care, and senior living facilities,” he said. “We already have healthcare workers waiting for these masks at all the major healthcare facilities in the Chicagoland area.” 

Agarwal has made sure that his suppliers have given him their most competitive, wholesale rates for the masks so that every dollar raised goes as far as possible.

Those receiving the masks have been very excited and appreciative, flooding Agarwal’s inbox with emails. One of them came from the Bolingbrook Fire Protection District, saying, “Special thanks to LED Phantom for their donation of KN95 masks. These will definitely help us in the fight against Covid-19!”

For information about purchasing these masks for your companies, please visit http://trustedppe.com/.

About LED Phantom:

LED Phantom is committed to distributing high quality, affordable, well designed, and energy-efficient LED lighting, fluorescent lighting, and controls. Founded in 2013, LED Phantom has a vibrant and growing infrastructure of warehousing facilities to ensure great product availability and distribution. Making a difference within their community and environment is one of the cornerstones LED Phantom is built upon. For information, visit https://www.ledphantom.com/.

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Thane and Cynthia Murphy Assuaged Founders at City Summit City Gala by Global Unity Foundation with american actor and entertainment journalist Mario Lopez

Resilience is what gives us the strength to cope with the stress and hardship while building a startup in the face of adversity

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

During this unprecedented time when the world has seemingly shut down and we’ve retreated into our homes for cover, Assuaged, Inc. is going full speed ahead. Founders Cynthia and Thane Murphy have brought on dozens of interns from all over the globe this year to get their feet wet in marketing, social media content, research, data analysis and human resources for the health and wellness company. Working remotely, some students are earning college credit and others just want to gain experience in this rapidly growing industry.

“We are building an amazing community through Assuaged and having the energy and input of the younger generation only makes us stronger and better,” said Cynthia Murphy.

Assuaged is getting the word out in the hopes of expanding their community of like-minded and goal-oriented people with catchy rap videos about staying safe and healthy during the pandemic, inspirational docs about Cynthia Murphy’s battle with her disability and growing up ‘different,’ and animated explainer videos.

“The current pandemic really highlights the importance of prioritizing our own wellness,” explains Murphy. “Since it can feel like an overwhelming task, we offer support and resources that make it easy and enjoyable to integrate healthier options into daily life.”

Through their website and award-winning app, Assuaged offers hand-selected recipes, products and guides for their loyal following to heal and balance their own bodies with a plant-based lifestyle.

With commercial meat plants in jeopardy due to coronavirus outbreaks, Assuaged’s offerings are all the more meaningful as many people look for alternatives to meat-based and processed diets. Clients can fill out an online form and get a personally curated meal plan.

Assuaged specializes in helping clients with existing health conditions. Both the Murphy’s deal with their own physical and mental challenges – Thane’s struggle with PTSD and Cynthia’s physical and mental issues stemming from her rare craniofacial disorder, have been significantly relieved with an organic, vegan and low carbon footprint lifestyle.

Cynthia and Thane Murphy realize they couldn’t do this on their own. They would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the many people that make up the valued Assuaged community and help advance their mission:

Vasile Tiplea of Vabotu and Creative27 Celebrity Development Team, Alexander Harris & RaQuel Sanchez Kiss the Monkeys Celebrity Partners, Arnel’s Originals, PETA, Maharishi Ayurveda Products International (MAPI), Purium, Journalist Heidi Doerfert, Herbal Healers CBD, NutriAdmin, Barcroft, Born Different, The Mighty, Yahoo, eReleases, Thrive Market, Monday.com, Slack, HubSpot, Hubsnacks, Fiverr, G-Suite, Harvest, Pinterest, Design Pickle, and Rapper Keybeaux.

Curtis Roberts, Esq., Corporate Attorney, David Tyler Bennett Trademark Assets Attorney, Bonnie Hearn Hill and Hazel Dixon-Cooper Content Contributors and Best-Selling Authors, Dumisani Maraire Jr. of Red Carpet Series Celebrity Photographer, Amy Venner Hamdi, Pete Danielson, and Theresa Sanchez Marketing Advisors, Craig and Jenny D., Brand Influencer Partners, Ashley Woods Content Director, and Jason Ast of Qurate Tech, Technology Agency, Rebecca Baron of Carrot Campaign, Abigail the Advocate, Steve Adams, and Staness Jonekos at Eat Like a Woman.

Assuaged especially thanks the Global Unity Foundation and Ryan Long of City Summit and City Gala for bringing them where they are today. Ryan’s spirit and legacy shall live on, and Michelle Marie Matich, for continued advocacy and support.

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Paola Marin Veites, Yugg Patel, Ruchika Anand, Jennifer Pagel, Melanie Reilly, Faith Ricca, Nazia Azamy, Travis Mallard, Sara Mahmood, Kevin Ahn, Marlee Septak, Ramin Khan, Edgar Lua-Torres, Ashley Ishibashi, Gauri Ganjoo, Sabrina Rodriguez, Tyquon Jackson, Jeremy Busto, Donna Cobb, Saba Ibraheem, Amanda Tsao, Ashley Sullivan, Monique Gaines-Harris, Molly Garcia, Sean Gallagher, Molly Cardosi, Gregory Sonnen, Veronica Guzman, Emawayish Haile, Eamon Bedford-Panori, My Vu Nguyen, Jennifer Poole, Davide Pigliacelli, Stephen Grover Grover, Namrata Borah, Ranya Pendyala, George Perkins, Aaron Qintian Qi, Wenting Zhu, Victor Schmitt-Bush, Jennifer Brozek, Ari Steinburg, Krishia Mae Brillantes, Holly Mossembekker, Addie Erickson, Varun Thachil, Sidra Qayyum, Anisha Marya, Anna Krebs, Mingyang Yuan, Vanessa Tortora, Rida Syed, Sree Maram, and Syed Bukhari.

To learn more about Assuaged, Inc. please click here.

SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

San Antonio attorney Benjamin Trotter has recently added a new practice area to his Debt Legal Defense law practice: medical debt lawsuit defense.

Although Trotter has always offered medical debt lawsuit defense, an increase in cases related to medical bills has prompted him to separate this service into its own category on his practice’s website in order to better educate prospective clients on what to expect in such cases.

With 137 million Americans struggling with medical debt, the need for medical debt lawsuit defense services is high. Medical debt is one of the most common reasons Americans file for bankruptcy, but with a competent debt defense attorney like Trotter, hardworking Texans can keep their assets and property and come to a settlement they can afford.

Unlike student loans and consumer debt, most medical debt is not the result of choices made by debtors—no one chooses to get sick or injured. Despite this, many people lose everything they have as a result of medical debt. This debt is often compounded by the fact that most Americans have insufficient paid leave and may even lose their jobs as a result of prolonged illness or hospitalization. With no income and mounting bills, it’s easy for people to fall into feelings of despair or hopelessness.

Trotter and his team have helped hundreds of South Texas and Hill Country residents release themselves from the burden of medical debt. With his extensive experience, Trotter first ensures that the amount billed is the amount actually owed, then negotiates with hospitals and medical providers to resolve the matter quickly so his clients can move forward with their lives. In the event Trotter determines the debt is wrong or unjustified, he is not afraid to take the hospitals to trial.

Debt Legal Defense offers free consultations for medical debt lawsuit defense clients and is willing to meet clients in their homes, offices, or local cafes at times that are convenient for them. Monthly payment plans are available to help make assistance affordable for everyone who needs it.

To schedule a free consultation with Benjamin Trotter, contact 210-468-1008.

About Benjamin Trotter and Debt Legal Defense

Benjamin Trotter, Attorney at Law, P.C., has worked both for consumers and businesses collecting debts from other businesses, giving him a unique perspective that serves his clients well as a debt defense attorney. Born and raised in Texas, Trotter founded his firm in 2015 in order to assist clients in debt lawsuits, with the goal of eliminating or reducing outstanding balances. In addition to running his own firm. Trotter is a Partner with The Rutherford Law Firm, PLLC. Learn more by visiting http://debtlegaldefense.com, calling Debt Legal Defense at 210-468-1008, or visiting the firm at 923 S. Alamo, Suite 2, San Antonio, TX 78205.

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Dr. Katinka provides background and research on RSD/CRPS in her book Putting Out the Fire: New Hope for RSD/CRPS

“At The Spero Clinic, we understand that RSD/CRPS sufferers deal with chronic and constant pain, but they also often face anxiety, depression, and frustration,” said Dr. Katinka. “We hope Putting Out the Fire: New Hope for RSD/CRPS gives everyone hope for a brighter future.”

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

In today’s world, about eight million people suffer from RSD/CRPS – many of whom have yet to be diagnosed. Dr. Katinka van der Merwe helps readers understand the symptoms associated with RSD/CRPS and explains how the syndrome stems from a malfunction in the central nervous system. She also outlines her revolutionary Four-Punch System treatment technique.

With extensive post graduate training in functional neurology, biologic medicine, and Quantum Neurology Rehabilitation, Dr. Katinka helps patients go into complete remission with non-invasive and holistic treatments, focusing on the debilitating pain at its source.

“At The Spero Clinic, we understand that RSD/CRPS sufferers deal with chronic and constant pain, but they also often face anxiety, depression, and frustration,” said Dr. Katinka. “We hope Putting Out the Fire: New Hope for RSD/CRPS gives everyone hope for a brighter future.”

Practicing in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her sister and father, Dr. Katinka has also gained international attention due to her unprecedented 84% success rate in even the most severe cases. Treating patients from all over the world, The Spero Clinic is known for taking on hopeless CRPS cases and finding the root cause with an effective 12 week pain relief program.

Dr. Katinka provides background and research on RSD/CRPS in her book Putting Out the Fire: New Hope for RSD/CRPS to educate sufferers about the pain and symptoms, supporting those overcoming the physical and emotional pain that comes along with the condition.

For more information on The Spero Clinic’s treatments and success stories, visit The Spero Clinic website.

More About the Spero Clinic

At The Spero Clinic, Dr. Katinka van der Merwe and her team use a Neurologic Recovery Program to help patients who are suffering from severe chronic pain like RSD/CRPS. They focus on Neurologic Rehabilitation and restoring balance to the Autonomic Nervous System. Dr. Katinka’s world leading 12 week pain relief program helps treat hopeless cases worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://thesperoclinic.com/ or call us at (479) 304-8202.

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ALCA Supports WEAAD 2020

Aging Life Care Professionals are the ‘eyes and ears’ for vulnerable seniors. Elder abuse takes on many forms: physical, sexual, emotional, financial, abandonment, and even neglect and self-neglect. Aging Life Care Professionals are trained to ask the right questions and recognize the subtle signs.

TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

On the heels of the global awareness and actions around the long-standing, systemic injustices faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, the Aging Life Care Association® (ACLA), along with other organizations, is intent to raise awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect for all older adults.

On June 15th the association will hold an online Member Forum offering suggestions for how each member can reach out to increase awareness in addition to a follow-up Member Forum on Elder Law where Aging Life Care Professionals® and attorneys will discuss elder abuse and how to empower members to seek help if they notice a problem.

Since the first WEAAD in 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations have worked to unite communities around the world in raising awareness about elder abuse.

ALCA members have focused on caring for those vulnerable members of society since its founding in 1985. “The Aging Life Care™ Profession emerged because a group of health and social service professionals were committed to providing the highest level of care coordination services for older adults and their families,” says ALCA Board President Liz Barlowe, MA, CMC. “And now as the pandemic continues, when families may not be able to physically monitor or care for their loved one, Aging Life Care Professionals are the ‘eyes and ears’ and the ‘boots on the ground’ for vulnerable seniors.”

“Aging Life Care Managers pay special attention to clients who are alone, whether at home or in a facility, and they are able to act quickly by coordinating care whether it be emotional or physical for their client,” adds ALCA CEO Taney Hamill

Every year an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Unfortunately, elder abuse is significantly under-reported; in part, Barlowe says because many do not know how to recognize the signs unless there is visible, bodily damage. “Elder abuse takes on many forms: physical, sexual, emotional, financial, abandonment, and even neglect and self-neglect. Aging Life Care Professionals are trained to ask the right questions and recognize the subtle signs.”

Aging Life Care Professionals understand the laws concerning elder abuse in the state where they practice and can help navigate complicated bureaucracies, act as an advocate for the older person and help develop a safe plan of care. They work hand in hand with adult protective service caseworkers, police departments and Elder Law attorneys to ensure the safety of the older person and to coordinate appropriate services.

For more information and to find an Aging Life Care Professional near you, visit ALCA’s website aginglifecare.org.

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NAAMTA Global

VP Kevin Cochie said, “Saving lives is our purpose. Performing medical evacuation services for the U.S. military and partner nations; NAAMTA accreditation is the next natural step to demonstrate our expertise, we are excited to serve our DoD customers with even greater capability and competence.”

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)
June 12, 2020

Erickson Incorporated, a partner, and provider of safe, innovative, and reliable support services to the United States Department of Defense and other Non-defense agencies, has been awarded NAAMTA Global Medical Transport Accreditation.

NAAMTA Auditors completed a systematic audit of company policies and procedures, safety and quality management processes, medical personnel and policies, aviation and maintenance personnel and policies, associated equipment, training, and facilities. The audit verified compliance through employee interviews, process reviews, and on-site evaluations, all of which were conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing guidelines.

NAAMTA accreditation is recognized and approved by the US Department of Defense and the US Department of Veteran Affairs. By attaining NAAMTA Accreditation, Erickson Incorporated demonstrated their expertise and dedication to safety and patient care and meets the requirements of their government contract.

NAAMTA Global accreditation is based on standards of excellence that focus on the fundamental elements of medical transport and incorporate the principles of transport safety and quality management.

Nancy Purcell, NAAMTA Global Director of Clinical Operations said, “The strict professionalism and high level of attention to detail and thoroughness exhibited by Erickson Incorporated was witnessed throughout their entire operations. Erickson exemplifies the goals accreditation brings to the medical transport industry—high operational safety and an increase to the quality of patient care.

Erickson Incorporated’s ability to meet the medical transport needs in austere and remote areas of the world speaks to their commitment to their customer base. NAAMTA is honored to count Erickson Incorporated as a new member of the NAAMTA Global Alliance in providing lifesaving excellence.”

Kevin Cochie, Vice President and General Manager of Defense and National Security at Erickson said, “Saving lives is our purpose at Erickson. Our aircrews have been performing medical evacuation services for the U.S. military and partner nations for decades. Our aircraft have transported hundreds of patients, saving scores of lives. Over the last year, we have served as the lifeline in the Philippines and West Africa for DoD personnel and host nation partners. We’ve provided the aerial support for emergent casualty evacuation needs as well as administrative delivery of critically needed PPE in response to the COVID pandemic.  NAAMTA accreditation is the next natural step to demonstrate our expertise and we are excited to serve our DoD customers with even greater capability and competence.”

In addition to the accreditation, Erickson Incorporated joins the NAAMTA Global Alliance membership. NAAMTA Alliance members are held in high esteem for meeting stringent requirements that define and influence transport operational excellence. The NAAMTA Alliance unifies accredited organizations in the vanguard of continuous improvement in the medical transport industry.

About NAAMTA

NAAMTA Global is an accreditation standard-bearer for the medical transport industry, offering procedures that include guidelines for developing a system focused on transport safety, patient care, quality management, and continuous improvement. NAAMTA is recognized world wide for its ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification and the implementation of quality practices in its accreditation program. NAAMTA’s certified quality management system is audited annually by PRI Registrar, which is an ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board-approved Registrar accredited to certify organizations to a variety of management systems including ISO 9001.

NAAMTA has successfully made great strides in identifying key best practices to improve the standard of performance among EMS providers at the national and global levels.

Through a dynamic approach to auditing and a vast array of web-based reporting and learning tools for members, NAAMTA Global distinguishes itself as an accreditation source focused on providing services to their members and works toward the improvement of medical transportation practices.

About Erickson Incorporated

Erickson is a leading global provider of aviation services specializing in defense and national security, manufacturing, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), and Civil services. Erickson Manufacturing and MRO services include manufacturing the S-64 Air Crane® helicopter as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as well as manufacturing key aerospace parts for aerospace OEMs. Commercial aerial services include the operation of 20 Erickson owned and operated S-64 Air Crane® helicopters to perform firefighting, powerline construction, timber harvesting, HVAC, and specialized heavy-lift for oil and gas. Founded in 1971, Erickson is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and maintains operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia.

For more information on our products and services visit Ericksoninc.Com

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