Metro West Ambulance

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Metro West Ambulance
Metro West Ambulance

Metro West Ambulance is a privately-owned company based in the U.S. state of Oregon with ambulances throughout Washington County and along the Oregon Coast (under the names Pacific West and Medix). Metro West also manages the Vernonia Volunteer Ambulance Association.[1] In addition to daily emergency ambulance services, Metro West also serves customers through a comprehensive wheelchair van service, special event medical support for Portland's Rose Garden Arena, the Oregon State Fair, and many other events throughout the year. Metro West also offers community medical and preparedness training with Education for Life through the American Heart Association.

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[edit] Accreditation

Metro West Ambulance is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.[2]

[edit] Honors

  • Oregon DHS Commitment to Quality medal, Special Events Division, 2002 [1]
  • Oregon DHS Commitment to Quality Medal, 2004 [2] [3]
  • Oregon DHS EMS Unit Citation, Medix Ambulance, 2006 [4]

[edit] Competitive bidding

In 1996, Metro West Ambulance competed for the Washington County medical transport contract.[3]

In 1997 Metro West won the Washington County, Oregon contract for 9-1-1 dispatch.[4]

In 2006, Clackamas County, Oregon accepted a no-bid contract from Metro West competitor AMR over objections. Metro West was not present during the final discussions.[5]

In 2007, unionized medics for area ambulance companies approved a strike. Their chief complaint centered around pay and benefits, with their company being compared to Metro West.[6]

[edit] Legal

In 2004 Metro West Ambulance successfully defended against a wrongful termination lawsuit by a former employee.[7]

In 2007 Metro West Ambulance was fined by the FCC for transmitting on licensed frequencies with an expired license.[8]


[edit] See also


[edit] References

  1. ^ Vernonia Volunteer Ambulance Association
  2. ^ Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services
  3. ^ Brock, Kathy. Firefighters, AMR team up on Washington County bid. Portland Business Journal, July 19, 1996.
  4. ^ Brock, Kathy. Metro West contract. Portland Business Journal, August 29, 1997.
  5. ^ The Oregonian article republished by EMSResponder.com "New Oregon Ambulance Contract Will Drive Rates Higher"
  6. ^ The Oregonian article reprinted by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services "Ore. ambulance workers OK strike"
  7. ^ Oregon Judicial Department Appellate Court Opinions
  8. ^ Federal Communications Commission

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