Air ambulances and critical care transport providers are operationally-focused organizations that can play a critical role during pandemics. We have provided a short synopsis of our experience during the COVID-19 pandemic so that other organizations can learn from our experiences.

Critical care transport organizations are nimble, operationally-focused institutions that can aid in managing crises. Ornge provides air ambulance and critical care transport services to Ontario.

From 12 bases, Ornge operates four PC-12 Next Generation fixed wing (FW) aircraft, eight AW-139 rotary wing (RW) aircraft, and four critical care land ambulances (CCLA) on a 24/7 basis.

Ornge also contracts with private air carriers to provide lower acuity air ambulance services.

Ornge performs over 20,000 patient-related transports annually. We discuss Ornge’s approach to preparing for the COVID-19 pandemic, and identify potential unconventional roles.

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