HomeMy WebLinkAboutVVMC MFP Helipad 10-27-14 Power Point FilePresentation of
Master Facility Plan Helipad
Vail Planning and Environmental Commission
October 27, 2014
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Helicopter Transport Destinations
Denver Health Medical Center
Medical Center of Aurora
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Children’s Hospital
Swedish Medical Center
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Helicopter Transfer Cases 2012-13
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Helicopter Transfers 2013
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Chronology
Helicopter 5-50 minute ETA after physician makes decision.
Ambulance assigned at 5 minute ETA and becomes unavailable.
15-30 minutes landing logistics and getting flight crew to VVMC.
20-60
minutes transfer of care in ED .
OB/Neonates can be up to 2 hours
20-30 minutes takeoff logistics.
60 minutes minimum ambulance out of service
Patient charge of around $450
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Number of general public or civilian deaths resulting from a medical helicopter/heliport:
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*includes drivers being distracted by the helicopter.
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Heliport Site Selection &
Review Process
Define selection criteria and develop short-list of potential heliport locations.
Confirm the structural assumptions and relationship to
building utilities; validate airspace clearances and aircraft performance capabilities.
Select preferred heliport location.
Propose heliport location as part of VVMC Master Plan,
complete Town review process. Including approach to sound/safety issues and specific design considerations with city officials and adjacent properties.
Produce conceptual design in
respect to FAA, NFPA and building codes – verify all obstacles including future buildings on and off campus.
Informational meeting or Pilot Briefing Package to all users.
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Heliport Site Selection &
Review Process
Make applications to FAA (FAA application can be made any time after the conceptual design is complete) and to the Town of Vail (Conditional
Use Permit application).
Obtain CUP approval from Town (to be conditional on FAA approval).
Obtain building permit approvals from Town of Vail for construction.
Construct heliport.
Progress and initial training at 85% completion of construction.
Finish heliport, final inspections, FAA and Code signoffs.
Commission pad, conduct final training & issue FAA and
Pilot Briefing information.
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