KAT responds to CAMTS comment

By GARY STROMBERG
Kentucky Air Medical Team Press Release

LEXINGTON — In response to the comments from the CAMTS board, the KAT president stated, " We are surprised that the board made comment to our stated support for the presence of accreditation standards.  Although we have received no formal correspondence stating any cease request.  We in no way have stated or implied that we are verified or accredited, only that we are motivated to meet all standards and to in fact exceed them."

In addition, Mr. Stromberg further stated, " It is clear that the comment is politically motivated as Ms. Frazer is the spouse of a LifeNet Vice President.  Without question, LifeNet, headquartered in Denver, Colorado is clearly upset of the presence of a quality driven, Kentucky owned, company."

"I was the program director when LifeNet was accredited, hence, the new company will be quite adept at exceeding the standards; hence, we have every intent of a full inspection process.  In fact, we may follow the paths of UK, Vanderbilt, and Statcare in meeting the standards without formally moving through the  process.  Is there any question that they are quality services? The clear answer is that they are highly qualified programs regardless of whether or not a politically motived board defines it to be so.  Unfortunately, the CAMTS process in fact now has become a political forum versus a quality inspection process."

KAT currently operates aircraft in Morehead, KY and will base in Anderson County and London, Kentucky in the next sixty days.

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