CAAS Press Releases - 2004

The State of Michigan Recognizes Ambulance Accreditation In Its Licensing Requirements - December 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:02

New EMS Rules and Regulations adopted by the State of Michigan in June, 2004, recognize ambulance accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) and “other organizations approved by the department as having equivalent expertise and competency in the accreditation of life support agencies” such that those accredited agencies may not be subject to an agency inspection by the state EMS department if the life support agency submits verification of accreditation and maintains that accreditation. (R 325.22127 Life support agency; life support vehicle; inspection; contractor requirements. Rule 127.)

Latest CAAS Accreditations Include First in Canada - November 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:05

At their September 28th, 2004, meeting, the CAAS Panel of Commissioners granted accreditation to EMC Emergency Medical Care Inc. of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Accredits Eleven Agencies in July 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:08

At their July 6th, 2004, meeting, the CAAS Panel of Commissioners granted accreditation to eleven agencies.

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Announces a Revision of Its Gold Standards for Ambulance Accreditation - June 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:09

At its April 14, 2004, meeting, the CAAS Board of Directors unanimously approved a 2004 revision of its standards for ambulance accreditation.

Best Practices in Loss Control Panel to be Presented By CAAS Agencies in Boston, July 23rd, 2004 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:11

Four CAAS-accredited agencies will share their best practices for Loss Control and Risk Management on Friday, July 23rd, 2004, at the American Ambulance Association’s Summer Healthcare Reimbursement and Professional Education Conference at the Marriott Boston Copley Place Hotel.

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Accredits Twenty Agencies in March 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:13

At their March 29th, 2004, meeting, the CAAS Panel of Commissioners granted accreditation to twenty agencies.

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Announces New Commissioner and Board Appointments - January 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:15

At their December 15, 2003, meeting, the CAAS Board of Directors elected Dr. Kathy J. Rinnert, MD, MPH, to its Panel of Commissioners as Health Care Representative. Dr. Rinnert replaces Dr. Robert Domeier, MD, FACEP, who held this prestigious position from January 1, 2001, until December 31, 2003.

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Accredits Three Agencies in December - January 04 by CAAS Webmaster — last modified 2006-07-25 08:16

At their December 15, 2003, meeting, the CAAS Panel of Commissioners granted accreditation to three agencies.