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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVVMC MFP Helipad 10-27-14 Power Point FilePresentation of Master Facility Plan Helipad Vail Planning and Environmental Commission October 27, 2014 1 Helicopter Transport Destinations Denver Health Medical Center Medical Center of Aurora Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Children’s Hospital Swedish Medical Center 2 3 Helicopter Transfer Cases 2012-13 4 Helicopter Transfers 2013 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 14 15 Number of general public or civilian deaths resulting from a medical helicopter/heliport: 0 *includes drivers being distracted by the helicopter. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 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. 28 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. 29 30