Calgary EMS meets Gold Standard as set out by CAAS

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Calgary EMS Meets Gold Standard

Emergency Medical Services

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) was established to encourage and promote quality patient care in America's medical transportation system.

Based initially on the efforts of the American Ambulance Association, the independent Commission established a comprehensive series of standards for the ambulance service industry.

Accreditation signifies that this service has met the "gold standard" determined by the ambulance industry to be essential in a modern emergency medical services provider. These standards often exceed those established by state or local regulation.

Calgary Emergency Medical Services has officially received recognition as a "gold standard" service, after being awarded accreditation by the International Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) External Site.. Calgary EMS takes great pride in receiving this accreditation, being only the second Canadian service to be recognized in this fashion. The process includes a comprehensive self-assessment and an independent outside review of the EMS organization. This independent process provides verification to your Board of Directors, city council, medical community and others that quality care is provided to the community.

All ambulance systems are eligible for the three-year accreditation including private, public, fire department and hospital-based. For more information you can visit the CAAS website.