Air ambulance services are as good as the speed with which they respond to emergencies. Many times the long paper trail – considered essential to remain compliant with rules – works adversely in the air ambulance services’ ability to respond on time. Going paperless can change the whole paradigm and bring efficiency to the services. It is not a tough feat to achieve in a world that is highly interconnected today. However, the various stakeholders involved in rescue and emergency response operations will have to come under one umbrella. It is only then that connectivity holds true meaning.
Air Ambulance Services Cannot Function in Isolation
The air ambulance services have always been at the forefront of technological innovation but going paperless and leveraging the Internet to its maximum is impossible without having all the stakeholders involved within a common network. With cloud computing technology now in place, it is an easy hurdle to overcome. All that is required is the will to do it. However, one must map out the various stakeholders effectively for this endeavor to be a grand success. Ground ambulances, treatment facilities, insurance providers, regulatory bodies, and the like must be a part of this all-encompassing network.
A Centralize Real-Time Database is Necessary
The United States today has a centralized repository of health records that is highly flexible. It allows all medical care providers to connect to a central database. It does not matter what operational software each provider uses, they can retrieve and add data securely from and to the common pool. What if the database was made wider? It could include emergency services. This would negate the need for paper and make coordination a completely seamless process. For patients, it would mean quicker and more transparent services. For air ambulance services, it would mean better reach and higher efficiency.
