SAFETY
COMMITMENT
PROTECTION
COMMITMENT
TO SAFETY
LifeMed Alaska is committed to safety and the safe transportation to our patients and employees.
Our Senior Leadership is committed to providing the financial resources necessary to ensure we have competent employees, proper equipment and a safe working environment to complete every transport request.
LifeMed Alaska is committed to a safe workplace, the provision of quality patient care and a high level of operational excellence. We will continually examine all parts of our operation looking for opportunities to improve the safety of our employee and patients and the quality of care LifeMed delivers. We will work to provide the resources necessary to make improvements that elevate our standard.
We are committed to:
- Protecting the health and safety of our employees, patients and their family, healthcare partners and business associates,
- Promoting open communication within our work environment, with no fear of reprisal for reporting errors or accidents,
- Improving the education of our employees and affiliates based on measured findings of our safety and quality reviews,
- Ethical business practices in every decision we make and every partnership we form.
As an organization we have a responsibility to our employees to provide a safe environment. As employees we have a responsibility to each other – to look out for each other’s safety, to report potential issues where they are found and to hold each other to the high standards we develop. This “Safety Contract” requires the commitment of employees at all levels and across all departments.
SAFETY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
What is SMS?
LifeMed Alaska prioritizes safety, employing a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) and oversight from the Clinical Practice Committee, Safety Committee, and Total Quality Management Committee. This proactive approach enhances risk management, ensuring the achievement of LifeMed’s goals.
The SMS, integral to corporate management, encompasses safety, security, health, training, and environmental management, aiming for continuous improvement in safety performance, particularly in patient transport. The Hazard Reporting Program plays a crucial role in this, systematically addressing potential risks.
LifeMed’s leadership is fully committed to the SMS, actively involving all managerial levels to foster a culture of safety and demonstrating this commitment in daily operations. This approach is pivotal for LifeMed’s future, influencing all aspects of our work.
