A major breakthrough for Airmedic
For many years, paramedics have been fighting for the recognition of their skills. For the first time at Airmedic, the new Québec City hangar will have its own permanent medical team. This team will include a flight paramedic and a nurse, who will join the three helicopter pilots.
It is rare, and even unique in Québec, to see the creation of full-time positions for medical personnel on an air ambulance helicopter providing pre-hospital and inter-hospital care. The presence of permanent members will help build a cohesive, efficient, and multidisciplinary team.
It is an chance take part in the progress of care for the population. It is also an honor to be part of other permanent professionals at Airmedic. The expertise of paramedics in the field demonstrates that we are specialists in managing emergencies, stress, and inhospitable environments.
Indeed, improving care relies on interdisciplinary collaboration. Thanks to the active involvement of each person, the patient can receive the best care in a structured and safe environment. Collective prescriptions and a forward-looking approach make this possible.
The importance of a permanent medical team in Québec City
Having a full-time team in Québec City is essential for several reasons. Living near the hangar reduces our response time. It also allows for a good knowledge of the area.
Moreover, teamwork allows us to build a solid foundation. It promotes a clear distribution of tasks and smooth coordination during interventions. Through ongoing collaboration, we develop an efficient routine. Before, during, or after a mission, procedures follow a well-established rhythm. Roles are clear, and communication becomes second nature.
In short, we will be a cohesive, efficient, complementary, and above all multidisciplinary team. By being full-time staff, this ensures quality service. Thanks to role specialization, ongoing training, and regular practice, we will be able to respond 24/7, day and night.
Quebec: A Strategic Area for the Permanent Medical Team
Québec city has six hospitals, each with its own specialization: trauma, severe burns, psychiatric emergencies, stroke, cardiac surgery, and pediatrics. Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis also offers access to a hyperbaric chamber.
Every day, patients from outlying regions are transferred to Québec City to receive specialized care. People should be able to live wherever they choose, but they also deserve equitable access to healthcare. This is why Québec City is a strategic area: it allows for the rapid transport of the right patient to the right place. This reduces treatment delays during emergencies, whether cardiac, respiratory, or neurological. Québec City Airport, with its numerous infrastructures, enables us to be deployed at any time.
Québec has many beautiful remote regions. People should have the freedom to live wherever they want. They should also be able to count on a permanent medical team capable of reaching them anywhere in Québec. No matter the situation or the need for specialized care, Airmedic will be ready to respond.
