Words That Describe Us: Volume 31

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Professional and caring. I have to commend the EMTs for their efforts and concern. (14-54475; T. Whalen, D. Noyes).
  • Team co-coordination and care – excellent and reassuring to both patient and family (14-53604; K. Baker, K. Beaulieu with Manchester Fire Rescue EMS).
  • Very helpful during a very difficult time + caring. You have a excellent staff! Thank you. (14-53200; M. Traber, M. Sparks).
  • As a complex medical patient I can be very difficult to treat. The entire crew showed tremendous cooperation and communication in my care and treatment. ie. the driver stopped for the EKG and the “stick” was coordinated with a stop light. What the crew did not realize was their patient is a firefighter, combat life saver and soon to be retired military soldier. I do not easily impress and the care and professionalism of your entire crew regardless of role, reflects great credit upon them and your organization. Please share this strong commendation with the crew. (14-40971; T. Allbee, C. Haag responding with Manchester Fire Rescue EMS).
  • “Praise” The EMT/Paramedics were understanding of the situation, provided immediate evaluation of medical requirements and offered medical assistance with professionalism while maintaining the comfort and dignity of my husband. Thank you for being there. (14-52651; T. Allbee, H. Marshall).
  • Really professional and calming. (14-51518; A. Fine, D. Hammett).
  • As I expect it to be (professional at all times).
  • Professional. Your team couldn’t have been better! Thank you. (14-43920; M. Carter, M. Flynn).
  • Excellent x 3.
  • Professional/well prepared. (14-60160; H. Jolly, A. Harkins).
  • Ambulance crew [was] very skilled and pleasant. (14-40966; R. Buechele, H. Marshall).
  • [R. Buechele] quickly figured out what would work with my daughter to slow down her breathing. (14-58100).
  • Very good.
  • Wonderful, professional.
  • Comfortable ride + competent crew.
  • AWESOME!!!! (14-56665; R. Balkun, M. Hoyt).
  • Professional x 5.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 30

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Excellent response and care.
  • Excellent care giving service!
  • Awesome.
  • Doing a good job.
  • God bless the [EMS Providers] that picked her up. She’s recovering at [Skilled nursing facility]. Thank you all and regards. (14-34124; D. White, R. Fross).
  • Everyone was very concerned and caring of our needs. Thank you.
  • Friendly and knowledgeable.
  • Very good.
  • The skill and care of the paramedics was exceptional (14-40407; A. Fine, J. Truebig).
  • Good service.
  • Fabulous.
  • Kind
  • Excellent x 2.
  • Fantastic, Professional, Caring and Experienced. Thank you so much. (14-40987: T. Oliver, D. Tedeschi).
  • Outstanding service.
  •  Comfortable – Most conscientious crew. All went well, arrived promptly and taken good care of at Hartford Hospital. (14-42583: R. McConville, H. DiGirolamo).
  • Highly professional service by caring personnel. (14-42703: D. Slomcinsky, R. Fraley).
  • A job well done. I thought my glasses were broken on the floor. Someone must have picked them up, fixed them and cleaned them. To whoever did this, thank you. (14-39836: S. Allen, M. Tuttle).
  • Very kind. Made my 4 year old son feel at east and comfortable. (14-41319; J. Bak, R. Fross).
  • Very professional.
  • On a scale of 1 to 10 they get a 10. (14-43155; R. Leslie, J. Rasmussen responding with Somers Fire Department ambulance.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 29

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • A blessing to all of us. Thanks for helping me get better. (14-49735; T. Houle, A. Pardi responding with East Hartford Fire Department).
  • Professional, courteous and very caring (14-47975; S. Finnigan, C. Quezada).
  • Professionals – Thank you.
  • Knowledgeable/caring.
  • Great.
  • Very well handled.
  • Comforting.
  • Kind.
  • They were very caring and professional. (14-49646; C. Lemire, K. Baker responding with Manchester Fire Rescue EMS).
  • I couldn’t ask for more. (14-51283; S. Thompson, J. Truebig).
  • Reassuring.
  • OK.
  • Professional and caring.
  • Well mannered and professional. (14-51715; R. Leslie, C. LaChance).
  • Good.
  • Professional, courteous.
  • G. Geres took great care of my son and put him at ease! Thank you! (14-42088; G. Geres, R. Bilodeau).
  • Very professional.
  • Very good at what they do.
  • Very friendly.
  • “Lifesaving”
  • Life saving.
  • Capable, Considerate and Professional (14-52610; R. O’Neil, N. Raiola).

Words That Describe Us: Volume 28

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Although I was in pain, the crew was wonderful.
  • Quick, skilled, worked great as a team. Eased my fears significantly. Knew I was in good hands. (14-44836; J. Bak, M. Khan and Town of Manchester Fire-Rescue-EMS).
  • Wonderful, relaxed, professional. My dad, almost two weeks later, is still exclaim(ing) how kind and patient the EMTs were (14-45500; K. Russell, C. Haag).
  • Great care.
  • Comforting, professional, helpful.
  • Professional and skilled.
  • Very professional and knowledgeable (14-42673; J. Traber, T. Oliver).
  • Friendly.
  • Very professional!
  • They did a great job.
  • They are great!
  • EMT very understanding (14-44156; J. Rasmussen).
  •  Compassionate and caring.
  • Very professional service.
  • Professional and caring.
  • Wonderful.
  • I felt safe.
  • Very professional and courteous.
  • Pass along how great the crew was on this trip. Both crew members kept the environment calm and soothing even though it was a substantial injury. (14-45791; S. Gregg, N. Raiola).
  • Very good, very professional. If it wasn’t for you guys I would not be here today!!! I’m sure of that!!! (14-45129; S. Crittenden, M. Makulis).
  • Outstanding!! Thank you (crew members)!! (14-47799; D. Kemp, A. Kramer).

Words That Describe Us: Volume 27

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Top shelf.
  • Very professional and compassionate.
  • Excellent!
  • Professionals.
  • Professional. They got me there alive!
  • Very professional. The staff is without a doubt, top notch.
  • Exceptional.
  • Caring.
  • Very professional, very kind, sympathetic. They did their very best at keeping my anxiety level down. They did a great job. This was my first call for help in this nature and I can’t say enough on how well I was treated. Thank you so much. (14-38217; B. Mathiau, J. Bush).
  • Caring and efficient.
  • Outstanding!
  • Caring.
  • Excellent. They were very professional. Couldn’t have been better. (14-38987; R. Fraley, R. Leslie).
  • Personable and very knowledgeable.
  • Ok.
  • Great.
  • The [EMS Providers] were knowledgeable, good communicators, kind and professional. It was a positive experience for a difficult situation. (14-39676; M. Levasseur, R. Fross responding with Coventry Volunteer Fire Association).
  • Very caring, knowledgeable and professional.
  • Wonderful!
  • Efficient, kind. Thank you so much for your help…Thanks to you, I’m on my way to a satisfactory recovery.
  • Very professional.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 26

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Service was excellent!
  • Professional and compassionate.
  • Great service!
  • Very good x 2.
  • Professional and caring x 2.
  • Helpful and professional.
  • Excellent. Very, very good.
  • Comforting.
  • Skilled. Attendants very courteous and professional! (14-31622; D. Noyes, T. Whalen).
  • Efficient.
  • Very good.
  • Very personable and made me feel at ease. I wish I knew their names, but they provided excellent service. They made me feel very comfortable. They are great employees. (14-32476; K. Caldwell, M. Hoyt).
  • I felt they were very concerned with my well-being.
  • Caring and professional x 2.
  • Very professional x 2.
  • Very caring – Very professional.
  • Dependable.
  • Exceptional professionals.
  • The Best.
  • Professional – Efficient
  • Good medical care.
  • Good service.
  • Very caring and informative.
  • Professional, skilled, prompt, knowledgeable.
  • Life saving.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 25

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • The EMT’s were great, but I hope I never need your services. Thank you for your prompt service, professional care, concern, kindness and humor. (14-39662; J. Pasquale, S. Whalen).
  • Excellent services and personnel.
  • Considerate.
  • Caring and knowledgeable.
  • Very caring.
  • Professional and knowledgeable.
  • Excellent service.
  • Well trained.
  • Great.
  • First class.
  • Thoughtful, efficient.
  • Quick response to 911 call.
  • Friendly, professional, caring. Thank to all of those who took care of me! (drew a heart) (14-20568; L. Mazzoni, D. Rice).
  • Excellent, professional service.
  • Everyone and everything was perfect (14-25136; M. Campbell, R. Gonska).
  • Excellent service.
  • Calm, caring.
  • R. and K. we’re both great! (14-27862; R. McConville, K. King).
  • You guys were the best!
  • Kind
  • A-O-K.
  • Prompt, excellent service.
  • Comforting, easing anxiety, courteous. [Patient] had a stroke 15 years ago and can’t talk and was very upset when he could not breathe. EMT relaxed him and helped him immediately and treated me with respect and calmed my fears. Thank you for your services. (14-31597; A. Fine, J. Rassmussen).

Words That Describe Us: Volume 24

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Professional, competent, respectful.
  • Prompt.
  • Excellent service and care.
  • Professional x 15.
  • Good.
  • Excellent. Thank you for your assistance.
  • Considerate and caring.
  • Thanks.
  • Mr. Pacheco was excellent!
  • Competent and caring.
  • Good job.
  • Caring and compassionate.
  • Very professional.
  • Fantastic and professional
  • Very good.
  • Excellent x 7.
  • Excellent care and concern.
  • Awesome.
  • Efficient. Offer alternative to ER; perhaps an urgent care center.
  • Caring.
  • Professional, knowledgeable and caring. All the [EMS Providers] I have dealt with have been very helpful and eased my anxiety. Great job! (14-20949; T. Luetjen, J. Traber).
  • Fantastic!!
  • Good care.
  • Professional and kind.
  • Very friendly.
  • Very professional x 4.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 23

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Caring and professional.
  • Amazing.
  • Excellent, caring, compassionate, professional. (14-9832; M. Hoyt, J. Bonneau).
  • Prompt and professional.
  • No improvement needed.
  • Excellent.
  • Compassionate, kept me smiling and comfortable. All the folks in the ambulance made me feel comfortable and at ease. They were highly professional and just all around nice people. (14-15936; A. Harkins, J. Benson).
  • Good.
  • Helpful.
  • Super – Keep up the good work.
  • Caring and considerate.
  • My EMT Matt was very professional. I would like to thank him for remembering to take my wedding rings off before my hand swelled so that they did not have cut them off. His attention to details was excellent (14-16315; M. Campbell, S. McDuell).
  • Thank you. Good job.
  • Friendly and caring
  • Caring x 2.
  • Professional, empathetic, caring.
  • Kind.
  • Perfect!!!
  • Professional! All I can say is that I am very grateful for their service. They listened to me and knew what I needed after I told them my problem (14-8036; A. Hedburg, C. Rockoff).

Words That Describe Us: Volume 22

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • The very best. If it were not for them my son would be in serious condition. (14-3972; R. Leslie, R. McConville).
  • Experienced and accommodating.
  • Very good!!!
  • I felt safe! The gentleman was very nice and reassuring. Thank you! (14-8438; S. Crittenden).
  • Terrific.
  • Very good care.
  • Excellent x 3.
  • Superb! The EMTs/Paramedics were so very good with me and my children. They listened to me and eased the very tense and frightening situation. (13-111854; J. Traber, B. Langan).
  • Caring, kind and professional. Recently losing my husband after 30 years I was alone and scared. Your people made me feel very safe and relaxed (14-11807; N. Toro).
  • Professional and efficient.
  • Excellent service.
  • I felt like I was very well taken care of.
  • Caring, concerned, very professional.
  • Professional, EMT was very nice.
  • Compassionate x 2.
  • Wonderful. Very professional.
  • Excellent service.
  • Extremely efficient and cordial.
  • There when you need help.
  • Very kind, compassionate and understanding. (14-2647; S. Allen, B. Langan).
  • Super.
  • Very competent.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 21

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Good x 4.
  • Professional and prompt.
  • Sympathetic and professional.
  • Good team!
  • Very good x 2.
  • Caring and considerate.
  • Excellent service. The ambulance arrived shortly after being called and I felt relief right away. The attendants were very professional and informed me about all the procedures. I felt very secure in their hands. Thank you very much. (14-4436; T. Allbee, J. Lentini).
  • Polite, helpful, competent, friendly. (14-3308; E. Sheils, M. Khan).
  • Professional. Thank you. I really needed your services.
  • Excellent service.
  • Very professional.
  • Beyond my expectations!! Excellent.
  • Great x 2.
  • Great care.
  • Caring professionals.
  • A1, efficient.
  • Great job
  • Very professional and kind.
  • Very professional and caring.
  • Competent.
  • Helpful, knowledgeable.
  • Professional x 8.
  • Great that you’re around.
  • Very capable and concerned. Very soothing and kept me calm (14-6515; M. Carter, T. Webster).
  • Professional, kind, caring, non-judgmental (13-105889; R. Davenport, M. Guertin).

Words That Describe Us: Volume 20

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Highly professional x 2.
  • Good job done. Thanks for helping me.
  • There are no words for TLC to this extent from this group except HOORAY! (13-113431; S. Allen, R. Fraley).
  • Caring and professional.
  • Superb.
  • Very impressed. Not only were they all helpful with my husband, they helped ease my anxiety and nerves. Thank you all very much and God bless. (14-1025; T. Oliver, T. Luetjen).
  • Caring and efficient.
  • Great! Unfortunately I have forgotten their names but the paramedics were fantastic! (14-594; R. Buechele, J. Traber).
  • They were wonderful.
  • Compassionate.
  • Kind and professional. Very important in my distress for friendly service. They comforted me the best possible. Helped ease my stress level with the pain I was in. They got me to Hartford ER and Hartford saved my life. Good job. I am forever grateful. (14-273; J. Platero, M. Carter).
  • Caring and excellent. My wife and I have used your services several times and have never had a complaint. You all do an excellent job and you care. (14-103; A. Hedberg, C. Rockoff).
  • Professional and caring.
  • Wonderful.
  • Professional, kind, reassuring. (13-104909; T. Lachappelle, R. Fross).

Words That Describe Us: Volume 19

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Terrific.
  • Professional. The arriving EMTs were compassionate, concerned, efficient, personable and very professional (13-104014; A. Harkins, M. Carter).
  • I was unconscious but according to my daughter they provided excellent service.
  • Recently I was taken to the hospital by Aetna Ambulance. The two attendants Jeff D’Albero and Nicole Schiefferstein were excellent in their rolls as paramedic and EMT respectfully. Both were respectful and courteous and very concerned about my health. You should be proud of the fine work these two individuals do for Aetna Ambulance.
  • Professional. If I remember correctly, [the crew] was comforting and would ride with them again on any emergency I had. (13-92339; D. Noyes, K. Shapiro).
  • Good, professional services.
  • Perfectly timed execution for me, in that condition.
  • No problems.
  • Excellent service.
  • Professional x 5.
  • Timely and kind
  • Very helpful and caring.
  • Thorough.
  • Excellent.
  • Thank you!!
  • Right on.
  • Skilled, professional, comforting.
  • Excellent!
  • Excellent/Very possibly saved my life. Thanks. (13-112982; R. O’Neil, M. Sparks). 

Words That Describe Us: Volume 18

Aetna Ambulance - Ambulance Service of ManchesterMANCHESTER 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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Caring and effective. The EMT who rode with me was very personable and helped put me at ease. Be sure to thank him! Also, thanks to [all] for a safe trip! (13-107201; R. Leslie, T. Luetjen).
  • Very professional – Caring – Great service. My first time using this service and in a lot of pain but everyone did their best to help me get the care I needed. (13-108253; A. Fine, J. Rasmussen). 
  • Professional and reliable. It is comforting to know that this service is available. The staff we have met have been outstanding professionals. (13-108366; T. Marshall, C. Edwards). 
  • Very compassionate and professional.
  • Very professional x 2.
  • Professional and courteous.
  • Prompt, helpful.
  • Helpful.
  • Timely and caring.
  • Great when the need arises!
  • Complete.
  • Excellent patient care.
  • EMT people were fantastic! Everyone was nice, personable and professional. Thank you! (13-100824; M. Buerk, K. Caldwell).
  • On time.
  • Attentive.
  • Professional x 5.
  • Excellent! Thanks very much.
  • Great x 2.
  • Excellent. During this terrible time of stress it is so good to be treated so well and efficiently (13-105361; H. Mendes).
  • Great job! Very caring and concerned.
  • Excellent x 2.

Words That Describe Us: Volume 17

Aetna Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ambulance Service of Manchester, LLC.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 question in the survey asks “Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve our service?” And, “Please use one word to describe us.”

Some of the answers/responses included:

  • Great job.
  • Kind and caring.
  • Caring.
  • Professional.
  • The ambulance came on time, the staff were loving and caring people. (13-97557; G. Geres, R. Fross).
  • Professional and skilled.
  • Professional.
  • Very good.
  • Excellent service. This was my first time using the Ambulance Service and I must admit this was a time in my life that made me very nervous and the technicians made me feel very comfortable. I give the technician an A plus for their service. (13-87462; V. Maston, N. Raiola).
  • The medics were very helpful and kind.
  • Excellent.
  • Great! The student was good too.
  • Caring, professional.
  • Very compassionate.
  • Greatly appreciated.
  • Caring.
  • Very impressed. Made me feel at east and kept my mind off the pain. (13-95988; S. Crittenden, B. Langan).
  • Many helpful skilled staff people.
  • Professional.