Words That Describe Us: Volume 90

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ASM-Aetna

MANCHESTER and HARTFORD —Aetna Ambulance and ASM send Patient and Customer Satisfaction Surveys to a random sampling of patients who have received emergency or STAT inter-facility services from our companies.

The final part of the survey asks that the respondent, “Please use a word or phrase to describe us and/or the ambulance crew.”

Some of the most recent answers and responses provided in the survey responses include the following quotes:

Excellent service from all – Thanks so much. You’re helpful.
Caring.
Very attentive and kind.
Excellent x 2.
Professional and caring.
Couldn’t have been cared for or treated better.
Good. It is the best service in Town. Keep it up.
Compassionate.
The crew was professional, concerned, engaged and courteous. Under circumstances I felt secure being cared for by M and K. (16-65719; K. Russell, M. Hoyt).
You were all very kind and helpful. No one could do any better. (16-61175; A. Linardo, R. Fraley).
Excellent care!
Caring professionals.
Very caring and polite.
Professional.
I appreciate the compassion and care that was shown. The ambulance crew was fantastic. Thank you to each of them. (16-63448 R. Buechele, H. Digirolamo)
Seemed professional and competent.
Compassionate
Compassionate, professional, calming.
The ambulance crew- I believe the driver’s name was William and the one with me was Cory. They were both wonderful to me. (16-64241 W. Schnepp, C. Lemire).
Very professional and caring.
Very Professional
Professional
Kind
Excellent and caring people. Thank you again.
Very good
Professional and respectful
Prompt, Professional
Efficient and Professional
The best, guys were wonderful to me! (16-67722 M. Traber, S. Debarge).
Professional and caring
Friendly, supportive
Matt and Kat were excellent in every aspect of performing their jobs. And their relationship with ER staff was exceptional. They were clearly highly regarded. (16-69636 M. Carter, K. Stewart).
As an RN I was happy with the care given to me
Kenya was excellent.
Very Professional. Listened and had a caring manner.
Very attentive
Dedicated. This was my first ambulance experience and I was very impressed and satisfied. (16-68246; M. Levasseur, J. Hornish).
Friendly and competent.
Don’t know the lady’s name who cared for me. She was excellent. Thank you. (16-68616; M. Carter, T. Webster).

Mercedes Ambulances Arrive for Duty at Aetna and ASM

Posted on January 26, 2017 by ASM-Aetna

MANCHESTER — Recently, Aetna and ASM took delivery of seven Mercedes Sprinter Ambulances from American Emergency Vehicles (AEV). In an effort to keep up with the latest advancements in patient and provider safety, each new ambulance has arrived equipped with Stryker Performance-Load Cot Fastener Systems. In addition to securing the stretcher during transport, these devices offer guided loading and unloading, to increase both efficiency and safety.

A Special Note…

Posted on January 23, 2017 by ASM-Aetna

GLASTONBURY – In early January, The Ambulance Service of Manchester received a hand written thank you letter addressed to Paramedic Robert Balkun and EMT Stephanie Boutot. The note, as depicted below, is in regards to a transport completed a few days prior.

Please thank the team that transported my husband from Glastonbury to St. Francis. Their knowledge and expertise, I am sure, saved his life. We are deeply appreciative and thankful.

Meet the Newest Members of the Team: Aetna Hires Four – 2016

Posted on January 17, 2017 by ASM-Aetna

HARTFORD — In December, 2016 two Paramedics, and two Dispatchers were added to the Aetna team. As part of our continued growth, Aetna and ASM seek out only the best candidates. We look for employees who are focused on high-quality patient care, are team oriented and conduct themselves in a professional manner. During the orientation, employees learn about company philosophy and goals, quality assurance, and policies and procedures. Bios from our new Dispatchers are currently pending, we eagerly anticipate introducing them as well.

Alex Bowyer: FULL TIME, Paramedic. I am 25 and from Bethlehem CT. I attended Moravian College in Bethlehem PA. I graduated with a BA in Sociology with a concentration in Law and Society, and a minor in music in 2013. I started with the Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Department as a first responder 3 years ago. I have been working as an EMT for Campion Ambulance Waterbury Division for the past 2 years. I attended the Goodwin College Paramedic Program, and completed my field internship at Valley EMS. I plan on pursuing a career as a fire/medic. Outside of work I enjoy camping and riding my motorcycle.

Cora Gingras: FULL TIME, Paramedic. I started in EMS in high school when I joined the fire department. I was a member for 5 years when I transitioned over to the ambulance. I have been working as a Volunteer in my town for the last 4 years. Before coming to Aetna I have worked commercial ems for 3 1/2 years. I recently graduated paramedic school at Goodwin college. My future plans are to go to nursing school.

Annual CCMC, CSP, ASM & Aetna Ambulance Toy Drive

Posted on January 10, 2017 by ASM-Aetna

The 2016 Toy Drive was again a great success. Below you will find a collage of pictures from the days spent collecting toys for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.