By Jordyn Pair
mlive.com
ANN ARBOR, Mich. 鈥� An ambulance agency serving a large portion of southeast Michigan has been reaccredited.
Emergent Health Partners received its most recent accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services Feb. 24, according to a release from the nonprofit.
Emergent Health Partners is the parent organization for several ambulance services in southeast Michigan. It serves all of Washtenaw, Jackson, Branch and Monroe counties, as well as portions of surrounding communities.
The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services is a nonprofit deciding whether a particular agency is meeting national standards for providing emergency service. The commission looks at a variety of standards, including staffing levels, mutual aid agreements with neighboring agencies, vehicle maintenance, available medical oversight and organization of the agency鈥檚 administration to determine whether it can be accredited, according to its website.
The reaccreditation shows Huron Valley Ambulance鈥檚 dedication to quality care, said Ron Slagell, the organization鈥檚 CEO, in a statement. HVA is accredited under Emergent Health Partners, which is based in Ann Arbor.
鈥淭his recognition reflects the dedication and professionalism of our entire team, who work tirelessly to ensure the highest standards in EMS,鈥� Slagell said. 鈥淲e take great pride in being among the nation鈥檚 elite ambulance services, and we will continue striving to provide the best possible care to our community.鈥�
HVA, founded in 1981, was first accredited in 1996, said spokesperson Marc Breckenridge.
鈥淲e were one of the very first and have maintained it ever since,鈥� Breckenridge said.
Accreditation standards have risen in recent years, with a particular focus on first responder safety, Breckenridge said. The dangers of electric vehicles, which pose unique fire risks, have been a recent focal point, he said.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e making it harder every time,鈥� said Breckenridge, adding paramedics like the increased safety standards.
鈥淚t鈥檚 already at a high bar.鈥�
Emergent Health Partners was founded in December 2012 and incorporated several area emergency services, Breckenridge said. It was accredited as a parent organization in the following accreditation cycle, Breckenridge said.
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