Life Link III Earns Continued CAMTS Accreditation Through 2028

Life Link III is proud to announce it has once again been awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for both its rotor wing and fixed wing services. This prestigious designation extends across the entire Life Link III program, including its helicopter and fixed wing bases located throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Life Link III has maintained CAMTS accreditation since 2007, with reaccreditation required every three years. This latest accreditation extends from April 1, 2025, through April 1, 2028.

“This reaccreditation is a reflection of our unwavering focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence,” said Josh Howell, President & CEO of Life Link III. “It underscores the trust that patients, partners, and communities place in us every day and speaks volumes about the professionalism and expertise of our entire team.”

The process includes a thorough document review and an intensive multi-day, on-site inspection. Programs are evaluated across all areas of operation including medical direction, crew education, communication systems, safety protocols, quality improvement, and patient care documentation.

“Achieving CAMTS accreditation is a significant accomplishment that reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence in medical transport,” said Jan Eichel, Executive Director of CAMTS. “CAMTS standards, developed and continuously refined by a board of seasoned safety and medical transportation experts, go well beyond regulatory requirements. Accredited programs undergo regular, rigorous audits to ensure ongoing compliance and the highest level of patient care and safety," she added.

For more information on CAMTS and the accreditation process, visit www.camts.org.

Life Link III is a non-profit consortium of ten leading healthcare systems throughout the Upper Midwest. Established in 1985, it was one of the first non-profit consortiums in the country dedicated to transporting critically ill patients by helicopter. The organization is recognized for its clinical excellence and leadership in advancing air medical technology. Life Link III also serves as the exclusive air medical transport provider for five neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) teams across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250416044481/en/

“This reaccreditation is a reflection of our unwavering focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence."