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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2b. Acadian Ambulance Service of TX - Presentation June 21 2023City of Port Arthur & Acadian Ambulance Partnership Proposal June 21, 2023 History Of Service In Port Arthur Since 2006, Acadian Ambulance has provided emergency and non-emergency ambulance services to the City of Port Arthur and its residents. Port Arthur and Southeast Texas were part of our first Texas service area, and many of our employees have deep ties to the area. In 2010, Acadian became the only permitted provider to service the Citizens of Port Arthur. We pride ourselves in working with the local emergency management to continue this partnership for many years. Over the last 16 years, Acadian has responded to approximately 15,505 calls annually which results in over 250,000 calls collectively. Emergency Non Emergency Total Responses 2021 10,931 3,373 14,704 2022 12,490 3,816 16,306 12 Month Emergency Compliance Trend Acadian’s Trailing 12 Month Trend 7,727 Total 911 Transports 91% Compliance Avg (exceeding contracted expectation) Capabilities and Footprint We operate a front-line fleet of 42 ambulances, 1 Ambus, Supervisor vehicles and wheelchair vans. Our local management team is on duty 24/7. We employ over 300 people in the Southeast Texas Region, many being Port Arthur residents Our regional footprint, all under the direction of Vice President Eric Thibodeaux, has over 500 employees and over 100 ambulances. This resource capacity allows us to provide internal backup, respond to disasters with area strike teams and to utilize outside help when needed. With this footprint, Acadian is able to pull medics and resources across from other areas quickly as a self mutual-aide. Over the past 16 years, Acadian has utilized this plan multiple times for the City of Port Arthur and placed employees at local staging sites during major events. Community Partnership In partnership with the Port Arthur EDC & Port Arthur ISD, Acadian has hosted an EMT school for the citizens and are working to schedule additional classes in the future. Acadian maintains our National EMS Academy campus in the area and has expanded our reach with hiring programs for all citizens! Throughout the 16+ years, the local team of Acadian Ambulance, has supported local municipalities in various ways. *Collaborative training amongst Port Arthur agencies on various emergency management scenarios. *Free Standbys for large fires/events * Recognizing fellow Fire, Police, Dispatch team members who assisted on a call . Current Programs being offered : *ECA Classes (12 per year) *EMT Classes (6 per year) *Free Tuition and Paid Wages to attend ECA classes *Paramedic Classes (4 per year - Traditional and Accelerated classes) *Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement for EMT and Paramedic Programs *Program to recruit Port Arthur residents Commitment to the Community The leadership team of Acadian Ambulance believes that we should do more than just exist in a community. Acadian believes we should make commitments to the communities we serve; Acadian has continued to meet this commitment to bring educational and employment opportunities to the citizens of Port Arthur. Community Involvement Giving back to the communities we serve has been at the foundation of Acadian Ambulance for 50 years and we look forward to continuing that tradition in Port Arthur for many years to come. During the past 16 years, Acadian has donated hundreds of hours annually to non- profit organizations for free standbys at community events. Southeast Texas Dispatch Center Acadian’s Southeast Texas Communications Center, located on the top floor of the main office on Corley Street in Beaumont, is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center’s 40 employees are required to maintain Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). The Beaumont center is strategically located a safe distance from the Gulf of Mexico and any potential threat of a storm surge. It hosts numerous consoles with several dedicated to Southeast Texas. Since 2006, Acadian has offered to The City of Port Arthur Dispatch Center to utilize the Comm Center in the event of the center to be transferred due to an emergency situation. Critical Care Transport CCT units provide a higher level of care for critically ill or injured patients and are equipped to re-create the ICU environment. They are staffed with paramedics with specialized training and certification, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. The program is overseen by its own medical director, Dr. Rosemary St. Clergy. The specialized equipment on CCT units includes: Multi-Med pumps BiPAP, Eagle and pressure-support ventilators Extensive drug inventory Capability for full hemodynamic monitoring Bariatric Transports Acadian uses bariatric units to transport patients weighing up to 915 pounds. Each bariatric ambulance includes: An extra-wide stretcherA reinforced rampA winch system The equipment is designed to help medics safely load and unload patients and maintain their comfort and dignity. Each bariatric unit also carries a specially designed tarp that allows first responders to maneuver larger patients out of confined spaces. Because a bariatric transport requires additional crews, all of our medics receive extensive training on how to use the specialized equipment. Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Acadian is an experienced, highly qualified provider of specialty transports of neonatal and pediatric patients. We provide NICU/PICU team transport services for a number of hospital systems across the state. We make special accommodations based on need, including: Medical air and oxygenSpecial regulatorsIsolette bracketsStryker power stretchers All of this is done to ensure that our tiniest patients receive the best possible care. Capabilities and Footprint Company Profile & History Strategic Enhancements 1.Rapid Response Vehicle 2.Tiered Response System 3.Mobile Health 4.Treat in Place Acadian continues to strive to bring innovative methods to existing service areas. Below are examples of some service models. Many of these Acadian is doing in other areas and would like to bring to City of Port Arthur to enhance the EMS services to the Citizens. Strategic Enhancements Acadian Health’s mobile community healthcare team offers quality in-home care services for Clinical Partners looking to drive down medical care costs while ensuring that patients receive the proper treatment at the best location. Questions?