AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center EMS earns Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems Accreditation
First Service in NJ to earn prestigious recognition
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) announced January 28, 2012 that AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Medical Services has earned its full three-year accreditation. The accreditation recognizes that AtlantiCare’s experienced EMS team provides highly skilled care for adult and pediatric patients.
AtlantiCare’s EMS is the first and only EMS agency in New Jersey to have achieved CAMTS accreditation. As of January 27, 2012 there were only 146 CAMTS accredited EMS programs nationwide.
“This prestigious accreditation represents the highest standards possible for medical transport services,” said Lori Herndon, executive vice president, AtlantiCare and president and CEO, ARMC. “Earning the accreditation is a testament to our commitment to providing patients, as well as our community partners, with the outstanding patient care they need and deserve, through exceptional customer service, and doing so by maintaining the highest safety standards.”
CAMTS is a peer review organization dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical transport services. Participation in its rigorous accreditation process is voluntary. CAMTS evaluated whether ARMC met strict performance parameters of CAMTS for patient care protocols and safety of the transport environment. To obtain accreditation, a medical transport service must be in substantial compliance with the organization’s accreditation standards.
“The CAMTS accreditation validates that ARMC EMS adheres to CAMTS values of being fair, operating ethically, being consistent, holding itself accountable and being focused on patient care and safety,” said Johnny Delgado, BSM, MBA, EMT-P, ARMC EMS chief. “It also demonstrates that AtlantiCare is committed to continuous quality improvement and to being transparent in its practices.
“Programs that volunteer for these extensive reviews are often at the forefront of quality and safety that is the commitment we share with our municipal partners,” said Margaret Belfield, chief operating officer, ARMC. “The CAMTS accreditation confirms AtlantiCare EMS’s high standards that are focused on performance, safety and patient care and driven by AtlantiCare’s values of safety, teamwork, integrity, respect and service, and our mission of delivering health and healing to all people through trusting relationships.”
About AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services
ARMC EMS is a specially organized system that provides medical transportation and/or treatment for patients in Atlantic and Cape May counties. It includes Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Specialty Care Transport, Special Operations units and Mobile Assistance Vehicle (MAV) units. It is a service of ARMC, which has campuses in Atlantic City (ARMC City Campus) and Pomona (ARMC Mainland Campus), New Jersey and a Satellite Emergency Department in Hammonton, NJ.
ARMC EMS works in collaboration with local and regional first responders who transport by land and air to ensure patients access the care they need, whether they’ve suffered a critical injury and need trauma care or they have special medical transportation needs.
ARMC’s EMS team includes more than 300 MAV technicians, paramedics, critical care nurses, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), telecommunicators (dispatchers) and support staff. It provides services in Atlantic and Cape May counties and in the state and region as needed to ensure patients get the appropriate, quality care they need.
About Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems
CAMTS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical transport services. CAMTS accreditation is a voluntary process and focuses on the delivery of high quality patient care and safety in the transport environment. The accreditation process involves an on-site survey coupled with a broad review of all facets of the operation. To maintain accreditation, a program must be in significant compliance with the CAMTS accreditation standards and demonstrate a high level of overall quality in service.
Similar to the strict standards and evaluation of hospitals by the Joint Commission of for hospitals, CAMTS offers medical transport programs a means to demonstrate high performance in the areas of quality and safety.
For more information about ARMC EMS or other AtlantiCare programs and services, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000, visit www.atlanticare.org or find AtlantiCare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticare. In an emergency, dial 911.
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Institute for Nursing Recognizes ARMC’s Thomas Brabson, DO
The Institute for Nursing, the foundation of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, honored Thomas A. Brabson, DO, MBA, FACOEP, FACEP, vice chairman of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department and medical director, ARMC Emergency Medical Services, during its 2011 APPLE Awards Gala December 8 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Brabson was among 18 physicians in New Jersey that the IFN recognized with its APPLE (Acknowledging Physician Partners: A Liaison for Excellence) Award for being committed to the physician-nurse relationship. The IFN recognized Brabson and fellow honorees for their efforts and support of nurses and the patient advocacy.
“Dr. Brabson exemplifies the values of AtlantiCare, most specifically Teamwork and Integrity,’ said Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, vice president of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer, AtlantiCare. “He actively collaborates with Nursing to create a culture of mutual respect.”
“Dr. Brabson leads change, role models positive behaviors, and maximizes potential of team members,” added Begley. “An agent of change, he works to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance workflow and support excellent customer service, and holds himself accountable to new processes. He role models use of progressive models of care and new technology, as well as the positive behaviors that enhance the work environment for staff, and the care environment for patients.” Begley noted that among Brabson’s greatest strengths “is that he delights in developing the potential of others. He collaborates with colleagues for continuous quality improvement by sharing best practices, supporting and leading staff through change, and creating a culture of mutual respect.”
During his acceptance of the award, Brabson said he felt very grateful and humbled to have been nominated for the award. “It is truly an honor to be able to work collaboratively with the great nursing staff at ARMC,” he said.
Brabson, who has been with AtlantiCare since 2003, is also the immediate past president of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. He has lectured nationally about various topics in emergency medicine. He is co-author of a chapter for the prestigious medical textbook Clinical Procedures for Emergency Medicine, 5th ed., by James R. Roberts, MD and Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS. Brabson earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, PA. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA. He and his wife Clare have three daughters.
For more information about AtlantiCare, visit www.atlanticare.org, find AtlantiCare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticare or call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000.
About the Institute for Nursing
The Institute for Nursing was founded in 1988 as the charitable affiliate of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA). The purpose was to have a mechanism to receive contributions to provide scholarships, research grants, and to increase education programs. The Institute complements the work of NJSNA, the largest nursing organization in the state, by raising funds and developing and managing grants to support advances in research, education, and clinical practice. Through NJSNA’s network of Member Associations and their individual members, our programs benefit nurses and the communities where nurses practice. The goals of the Institute are achieved by raising funds, along with developing and managing grants to support our mission.
The Institute for Nursing is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation, Federal ID#22-2259791. Information filed with the Attorney General concerning its charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at http:/www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement
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ARMC EMS invites public to “Feed Your Neighbor”
Community Food Bank of New Jersey Southern Branch
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s (ARMC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Team invites the public to support its third annual “Feed Your Neighbor” campaign by making a donation of canned goods or non-perishable food items to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey Southern Branch. ARMC will collect the donations until December 14, 2011, 24 hours a day at the following locations:
• ARMC EMS Office/MEDCOM, 6685 Washington Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
• ARMC Atlantic City Campus, 1925 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City (Enter through Emergency Center)
• ARMC EMS Linwood Office, 509 West Patcong Avenue, Linwood
• AtlantiCare Health Park at Hammonton, ARMC Satellite Emergency Department, 219 North White Horse Pike, Hammonton
• ARMC EMS Cape May Court House Office, 804 Route 9 South, Cape May Court House
• ARMC Mainland Campus, Emergency Department, 65 W Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway
For more information at the ARMC EMS “Feed Your Neighbor” food drive, please call ARMC EMS at 609-407-6360. For information about other AtlantiCare programs and services, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000.
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A thousand plus have signed ARMC EMS
vehicles in support of those affected by breast cancer
Photo Caption: Among those who have made their message mark on the vehicles the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services vehicles was Basketball Hall of Famer, former head women’s basketball coach at Immaculata College (now Immaculata University) and breast cancer survivor Cathy Rush, who was the keynote speaker at AtlantiCare’s Breast Health Signature Event October 5 at Seaview – A Dolce Resort in Galloway.
More than a thousand people have written messages of hope for those affected by breast cancer on AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services vehicles since October 1.
Fourteen ARMC EMS vehicles have a pink ribbon swoosh for October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – replacing the blue swoosh of the AtlantiCare logo to drive home the message about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
EMS staff are attending AtlantiCare and other community events throughout the month during which the community can write messages of hope for cancer survivors on the stripes.
Among the events the team has attended are AtlantiCare’s annual Breast Health Signature Event October 5, which the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Partner, hosted at Seaview – A Dolce Resort, Galloway and Oakcrest High School’s Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Mays Landing October 7.
“We knew the pink stripes would be a good reminder those who see us on the road that early detection of breast cancer saves lives,” said Johnny Delgado, NREMT-P, MBA, CMTE, chief, ARMC EMS. “We didn’t expect the tremendous reaction we’re getting. People are seeking us out to make sure they can share their message.”
Among those who have made their message mark on the vehicles Basketball Hall of Famer, former head women’s basketball coach at Immaculata College (now Immaculata University) and breast cancer survivor Cathy Rush, who was the keynote speaker at AtlantiCare’s Breast Health Signature Event, and Galloway Deputy Mayor Don Purdy and his wife Michelle.
“The EMS team is thrilled with the reaction and interaction we’re getting,” said Chris Heacock, MICP, NREMT-P, EMS Awareness Team co-chair, explaining response in person and in social media is surpassing what the team expected. “People are sharing how they or loved ones faced breast cancer. We’re glad to be increasing awareness as we serve the community.”
The EMS vehicles’ pink ribbons are among several awareness initiatives AtlantiCare has planned for October.
For more information call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000, visit www.atlanticare.org or find AtlantiCare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticare.
Photo Caption: Deputy Galloway Mayor Don Purdy and wife Michelle penned their messages of hope on AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center EMS Medic 16 in Galloway. Fourteen ARMC EMS units are donning pink ribbon stripes in place of the AtlantiCare swoosh to promote breast cancer awareness in October.
ARMC EMS vehicles to don their October pink
Photo Caption: The AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services Medic 7 ambulance, stationed in Galloway, New Jersey, was the first of 14 ARMC EMS vehicles to don a pink ribbon swoosh to promote the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The pink replaces the blue AtlantiCare logo swoosh on the vehicles throughout October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
AtlantiCare Emergency Medical Services will drive home the message about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Fourteen ARMC EMS vehicles will have a pink ribbon swoosh for October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – replacing the blue swoosh of the AtlantiCare logo. EMS staff will attend AtlantiCare and other community events throughout the month during which the community can write messages of hope for cancer survivors on the stripes.
Among the events the team will attend is AtlantiCare’s annual Breast Health Signature Event October 5, which the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Partner, is hosting at Seaview – A Dolce Resort, Galloway.
“We hope the pink stripe will remind those who see us on the road that early detection of breast cancer saves lives,” said Johnny Delgado, NREMT-P, MBA, CMTE, chief, ARMC EMS.
The EMS vehicles’ pink ribbons are among several awareness initiatives AtlantiCare has planned for October.
For more information call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000, visit www.atlanticare.org or find AtlantiCare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticare.
On Sunday September 11th, 2011 AtlantiCare joined the nation in remembering those who perished on September 11, 2001.
The AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services Honor Guard held a special flag-raising ceremony at ARMC’s Atlantic City Campus at 9 a.m. on Sunday. ARMC EMS crews, included the ARMC Mass Casualty Response Unit.
AtlantiCare sites observed a moment of silence at 1 p.m. on Sunday in accordance with Senate Resolution 237, sponsored by Senator Frank Lautenberg, calling for a moment of remembrance starting at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Sept. 11.
ARMC’s Atlantic City Campus and Mainland Campus chapels will display an American flag that lists within its stripes the names of all the victims of 9/11 and a flag that lists first responders who perished. A memorial tree will also be set up in each chapel. Visitors, patients and staff are welcome to write thoughts and memories on the leaves.
AtlantiCare EMS also represented AtlantiCare at the Atlantic County 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Ceremony on September 11 at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center, 5033 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township.
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a specially organized system that provides medical transportation and/or treatment for patients in Atlantic and Cape May counties.
It includes Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Specialty Care Transport (SCT), Special Operations units and Mobile Assistance Vehicle (MAV) units.
It is a service of ARMC, which has campuses in Atlantic City (ARMC City Campus) and Pomona (ARMC Mainland Campus), New Jersey. ARMC EMS works in collaboration with local and regional first responders who transport by land and air to ensure patients access the care they need, whether they’ve suffered a critical injury and need trauma care or they have special medical transportation needs.
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