ASMDF position on self isolation of medical escorts

With the gradual increase in the requirement for the escorted transportation of patients aboard commercial flights, this is the ASMDF’s position on self isolation.

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RCN supports escort staff isolation exemption

We are delighted that the Royal College of Nursing supports our efforts to persuade the UK Government to exempt inbound medical escorts from self isolation requirements on return to the UK. You can read their statement here: https://www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19/rcn-position/self-isolation-of-in-flight-nursing-crews

WHO WE ARE

We are an industry body comprising the medical directors of the UK’s largest Assistance Companies.

WHAT WE DO

We collaborate in our efforts to improve the quality of care that patients receive abroad and when being transferred.

HOW WE WORK

We meet quarterly to discuss developing issues and the status of our various projects.

Companies Represented on the ASMDF