Vertical flight solutions lead to better patient outcomes
Industry professionals recently gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to collaborate and share best practices relating to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, Customer Support and Services, Training and Bell’s number one priority, Safety.
Led by Lynette Loosen, Bell’s Regional Sales Manager, Africa & Middle East, the Symposium included Bell customers, advocates and industry sector experts.
Jason Quisling, SVP, Flight Operations and AirCom Air Methods, and operator of Bell platforms configured for HEMS—Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, gave the keynote speech giving valuable insights into safety in helicopter air ambulances and how cut rapid response times and help to ensure valuable healthcare is accessible to people wherever they are located.
“HEMS operations are now more capable than ever of offering critical patient care in remote locations – which makes healthcare more accessible to more people, a critical and essential service in the vast continent of Africa,” remarked Steve Soliz, Lt. Col. (R) USAF Reserves. EMS Solutions MBA.
Best practices
Harry Vergis, Flight Safety Officer for the Bell Training Academy (BTA), presented on the Academy’s best practices and how Bell builds safety in each aspect of our flight processes. Africair Inc., Bell’s authorized Independent Representative in East Africa, and Africair Helicopter Support Limited (AHSL), Bell’s authorized Customer Support Facility based in Ruiru, Kenya, also provided insights on their service offerings to our customers.
Additional discussions touched on Bell’s global aftermarket support and services, as well as Bell’s impressive product range and recent program updates.
Bell continuously promotes safety across the globe and explores new ways to bring regional partners together for insightful, meaningful discussions, a press communique concluded.
