(Albuquerque, NM) CSI Aviation announced today that the company has received a key accreditation for its medical flight services division from the National Accreditation Alliance Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA) Accreditation program. NAAMTA is an accreditation standard-bearer for the medical transport industry, offering procedural guidelines for developing systems focused on transport safety, patient care, quality management, and continuous improvement.
“CSI has been safely providing air transportation services around the world for more than thirty years,” said William “Rock” Collins, COO/President. “To have a third-party accreditation entity recognize our commitment to quality and safety in our recently-launched medical flight services division is definitely gratifying. We look forward to continuing to grow our customer base in this market and working with the NAAMTA organization to improve the industry as a whole by promoting best practices.”
In order to receive certification, CSI underwent a rigorous twelve-month site and administrative audit process that included a full review and assessment of company policies and procedures. This is a three-year certification required by the state of New Mexico and solidifies CSI Aviation’s long-term placement in the medical flight services marketplace.
“CSI Aviation’s commitment to excellence in providing worldwide medical transport services is evident in their aircraft, equipment, application of policies and procedures, and the skill and abilities of employees throughout the organization. CSI’s compliance with national and international industry standards is confirmed through NAAMTA Accreditation. Their ongoing participation in continuous compliance demonstrates their pledge of quality to existing and potential customers,” said Roylen Griffen, NAAMTA Executive Director.
About CSI Aviation
Established in 1979, CSI Aviation, Inc. (CSI) has grown into a global aviation company providing diverse and complex solutions to commercial, group and private individuals, and government customers. CSI fills a unique niche in the aviation industry – solving complex aviation requirements for air charter services, aviation logistics, and program management. CSI Aviation also holds FAR Part 135 Air Carrier operating authority and provides air charter, aircraft purchase, leasing and maintenance support. For more information go to: www.csiaviation.com.
About NAAMTA
NAAMTA is an accreditation standard-bearer for the medical transport industry, offering procedures that include guidelines for developing a system focused on transport safety, patient care, quality management, and continuous improvement. NAAMTA is globally recognized for its ISO 9001:2008 QMS certification and the implementation of quality practices in their accreditation program. NAAMTA’s certified quality management system is audited annually by PRI Registrar which is an ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board-approved Registrar accredited to certify organizations to a variety of management systems including ISO 9001.
NAAMTA has successfully made great strides in identifying key best practices to improve the standard of performance among EMS providers at the national and global levels. Through a dynamic approach to auditing and a vast array of web-based reporting and learning tools for members, NAAMTA distinguishes itself as an accreditation source interested in providing services to their members and work toward the improvement of medical transportation practices.
