Good Samaritan AirCare

Good Samaritan AirCare is the air ambulance service of CHI Health Good Samaritan. It is the longest operating original air ambulance service in Nebraska. The service describes itself as one of the safest, fastest, and most advanced emergency medical services in the state.

AirCare flies a Bell 429 helicopter. The helicopter cruises at 172 mph and is light and agile for scene missions. It is rated for single pilot instrument flight and is configured for night vision goggle use. It also has Category A performance for departures and landings.

The helicopter carries XM Aviation Weather with Nexrad radar. It has a radar altimeter, a helicopter terrain avoidance warning system, and an air traffic collision avoidance warning system. Onboard satellite communications and tracking are fitted. The patient cabin has bright LED lighting.

The team and equipment can transport two patients without notice. This helps at an accident with several injured people. Because the service is based at the hospital, crews have immediate access to blood and critical care medications, which can be carried on board.

AirCare is based at Good Samaritan, a verified ACS Level II Trauma Center and AHA Chest Pain and Stroke Center. AirCare will transport patients to any medical facility that a provider requests. The service also handles physician referral, teletrauma, ambulance transport, and patient placement.

AirCare offers a ride along program for qualified participants. Current health care providers, EMS professionals, and law enforcement officers are welcome to apply. Selected participants ride with the crew and see what it is like to be a flight nurse. Applicants should read the information packet before they apply.

Services

• Air ambulance transport
• Physician referral
• Teletrauma
• Ambulance transport
• Patient placement
• Interfacility transport
• Ride along program