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EMS Safety Survey: Results through 8/1/08 @ 15:58:38
Thank you to all of
the 686 individuals that took this survey. Unfortunately, the survey was not as thorough
or comprehensive as it could have been. There was a very short time frame involved in preparing the survey, so the
survey was definitely lacking in a few areas. However, the comments did make up for the actual survey questions, and
provided a great deal of insight into our industry. The real purpose of the survey however, was to generate
discussion about HEMS safety and get those ideas to key decision makers within the HEMS industry before the AAMS safety
summit that was held on July 25. Those who completed the survey and made comments can be assured that the comments were
read by many and will continue to be read by many in the HEMS industy...
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Has your program seen a decrease in flight
volume as a result of the recent EMS crashes?
Yes - 16%
No - 84%
What reason do you think is the biggest
contributor to EMS accidents?
Lack of Training - 15%
Type of Aircraft Used - 1%
Lack of Safety Equipment - 19%
Pilot Error - 35%
Pressure to Fly - 16%
Too
Many EMS Helicopters - 13%
Bad Luck - 1%
What is the
most important thing the EMS industry can to to improve safety?
Increase
Pilot/Crew Training - 42%
Mandate More Safety Equipment - 24%
Mandate the Type of Aircraft Used - 1%
Increase
Pilot Experience Requirements - 4%
Reduce Competition for Flights - 22%
Safety Awareness Meetings - 6%
Nothing
- 1%
How receptive is your company to new safety or operational
improvement ideas?
Very Receptive - 65%
Receptive
- 18%
Mildly Receptive - 8%
Not Very Receptive - 4%
It's Only a Good Idea if it's from Mgmt - 5%
What do you think about the safety culture of your company?
Excellent - 53%
Good - 33%
Fair - 9%
Poor - 4%
Safety is Not Important - 1%
What do you think your company values the most?
Safety - 62%
Customer Service - 11%
Employees - 4%
Bottom Line - 20%
Other - 3%
What is your job position?
Pilot - 23%
Nurse - 21%
Paramedic - 27%
Dispatcher - 6%
Manager - 20%
Specialty Team - 3%
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