Cardio Ambulance Service in Diva and Dombivli

Project Report

Title: Launch of a Fully Equipped Cardio Ambulance Service in Diva and Dombivli

Submitted By: Thrive Foundation

Executive Summary

Thrive Foundation proposes to launch a fully equipped cardio ambulance service in Diva and Dombivli to address the growing need for rapid and efficient medical care for cardiovascular emergencies. The ambulance will be equipped with advanced life-saving equipment and staffed by trained paramedics and healthcare professionals. This initiative aims to reduce response times during cardiac emergencies and improve survival rates by providing critical care during transportation to the hospital.

Project Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death in India, with timely medical intervention being critical to saving lives. Diva and Dombivli, with their growing population, lack sufficient infrastructure for rapid response to cardiac emergencies. Delayed medical assistance often results in preventable fatalities. This project seeks to address this gap by introducing a cardio ambulance service that ensures quick and efficient emergency care for heart patients.

Objective

• To      provide immediate and advanced medical care for cardiac emergencies in      Diva and Dombivli.
• To      reduce the time taken for patients to receive critical care during      transportation.
• To      create awareness about cardiovascular health and emergency response.

Scope of the Project

• Location:     Diva and Dombivli
• Target      Beneficiaries: Residents of Diva and Dombivli, particularly those at      high risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Key      Features:
  • A       fully equipped ambulance with advanced life-saving equipment such as a       defibrillator, ECG machine, oxygen supply, and ventilator.
  • Trained       paramedics and a certified medical professional available 24/7.
  • Collaboration       with local hospitals for immediate admission and treatment.

    

Implementation Plan

Phase 1: Planning and Procurement

1. Needs      Assessment:
   • Conduct       a survey to identify the areas with the highest demand for emergency       cardiac care.
   • Map       existing medical facilities and response times.

1. Procurement      of Ambulance and Equipment:
   • Purchase       a state-of-the-art ambulance vehicle.
   • Equip       it with necessary medical devices: defibrillator, portable ECG,       ventilator, oxygen cylinder, and emergency medications.

1. Regulatory      Approvals:
   • Obtain       permissions from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) for operating the       ambulance.
   • Secure       certifications from the local health department and Pollution Control       Board for compliance.

Phase 2: Staffing and Training

1. Recruitment:
   • Hire       paramedics, drivers trained in first aid, and a part-time medical       professional (doctor or nurse).

1. Training:
   • Conduct       training sessions for the ambulance staff in advanced cardiac life       support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).

Phase 3: Service Launch and Operations

1. Community      Awareness Campaign:
   • Promote       the cardio ambulance service through social media, posters, and       collaboration with local community leaders.
   • Conduct       workshops on identifying cardiac emergencies and the importance of timely       intervention.

1. Operations:
   • Launch       a 24/7 helpline for emergency calls.
   • Develop       a protocol for rapid response and coordination with nearby hospitals.

Phase 4: Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Impact      Assessment:
   • Track       the number of emergencies attended and outcomes.
   • Collect       feedback from beneficiaries and hospitals.

1. Periodic      Maintenance:
   • Ensure       regular servicing of the ambulance and calibration of medical equipment.

     

Financial Plan

Estimated Cost Breakdown

               Expense                                                  Cost (INR)

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Ambulance Purchase                                         25,00,000

Medical Equipment                                         15,00,000

Staffing and Training (Year 1)                         10,00,000

Fuel and Maintenance (Year 1)                           5,00,000

Community Awareness Campaign                   2,00,000

Licensing and Regulatory Approvals           1,00,000

Miscellaneous                                                   2,00,000

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Total Estimated Cost                                 60,00,000

Funding Sources

• Corporate      CSR partnerships with healthcare or transport companies.
• Donations      from individual philanthropists and crowdfunding campaigns.
• Grants      from government healthcare programs.

Expected Outcomes

• Rapid      response to cardiac emergencies in Diva and Dombivli, potentially saving      300+ lives annually.
• Increased      awareness about cardiovascular health among residents.
• Strengthened      emergency healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Impact      Metrics:
   • Number       of patients attended and survival rates.
   • Average       response time from call to arrival.

1. Feedback      Collection:
   • Collect       reviews from patients, families, and hospitals on service quality.

1. Annual      Report:
   • Publish       a report detailing the service's impact, challenges, and improvements.

     

Conclusion

The cardio ambulance service by Thrive Foundation will address the critical need for timely and efficient medical assistance in Diva and Dombivli, significantly reducing fatalities due to cardiac emergencies. This initiative will create a robust healthcare response system and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. Support from stakeholders will be instrumental in making this project a success.

Prepared By:
Thrive Foundation