Denise Waye, Author at AirCARE1

About Denise Waye

Denise Waye is the Founder and President of AirCARE1. Her career as a critical care registered nurse started in 1994 revealing her many years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of critical care patient settings including ICU, CCU, and the emergency department. Shortly after becoming a flight nurse with another provider, Denise founded AirCARE1 in 2004 on the premise of providing unmatched patient care with a holistic approach along with outstanding customer service.

Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Your Elderly Years
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Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Your Elderly Years

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Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Your Elderly Years

By Denise Waye|2025-10-01T17:41:50+00:00February 17th, 2025|Categories: Travel|

Key Takeaways: Planning and preparation are key for older adults to ensure safe and enjoyable travel experiences, including researching destinations and understanding potential health risks. Staying active, managing medications, and hydrating properly are crucial for maintaining health and well-being while traveling in your elder years. Taking safety precautions, being mindful of social media, and choosing accommodations that fit your needs can help protect against fraud, theft, and accessibility issues. Your golden years are an opportunity for adventure! As a retiree, you have more time to experience new and exciting [...]

How to Prepare for a Medical Emergency When Traveling Abroad
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How to Prepare for a Medical Emergency When Traveling Abroad

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How to Prepare for a Medical Emergency When Traveling Abroad

By Denise Waye|2025-10-01T17:42:50+00:00February 8th, 2025|Categories: Travel|

Key Takeaways: Pack a comprehensive first-aid kit with necessary medications and travel-related remedies, keeping essential items in your carry-on luggage. Carry copies of your medical records, travel itinerary, and emergency contacts, and leave a duplicate set with someone at home. Research medical transportation options, understand your travel insurance coverage, and learn key medical phrases in the local language of your destination. If you are planning to take a trip outside of your home country, you should always plan what you will do in case of a medical emergency. This is [...]

Arranging for Medical Transportation by Air

By Denise Waye|2025-10-01T17:44:14+00:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Patient Transport|Tags: Medical Transportation|

Key Takeaway: Prioritize patient safety and comfort when arranging medical transportation by air, considering the in-flight care, safety protocols, and medical liability of the air ambulance provider. Provide the air ambulance company with detailed information about the patient's medical condition, transportation needs, and any accompanying family members. Ensure the quote includes all costs, such as ground transportation and landing fees, and discuss payment options, including medical insurance coverage. Whenever you are transporting a seriously ill patient from one medical institution to another whether within the same city, or between different [...]

AirCARE1 Completes 12-Year Inspection on Lear60 Aircraft: All Aircraft Now Available for Service
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AirCARE1 Completes 12-Year Inspection on Lear60 Aircraft: All Aircraft Now Available for Service

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AirCARE1 Completes 12-Year Inspection on Lear60 Aircraft: All Aircraft Now Available for Service

By Denise Waye|2025-05-20T13:49:17+00:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: Aviation, Company News|Tags: air ambulance, air medical transport|

At AirCARE1, we commit to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond delivering superior air medical transports—it extends to the equipment and aircraft that make our services possible. We proudly announce that our expert team of full-time mechanics, Richard Deland (Director of Maintenance), Layton Hart (Lead Mechanic), and Neal Phearson (Mechanic), completed a major milestone - the 12-year inspection of one of our Lear60 aircraft entirely in-house. The team completed the inspection impeccably. This past week, our pilots successfully conducted the [...]

When to Choose an Air Ambulance vs Commercial Medical Escort
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When to Choose an Air Ambulance vs Commercial Medical Escort

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When to Choose an Air Ambulance vs Commercial Medical Escort

By Denise Waye|2025-10-01T17:45:21+00:00January 15th, 2025|Categories: Commercial Medical Escort, Medical Transportation, Patient Transport|

Key Takeaway: Choose a dedicated air ambulance for patients needing intensive care and specialized medical equipment during transport, while a commercial medical escort is suitable for stable patients who can fly commercially with medical supervision. Air ambulances offer greater flexibility in transporting patients with a wider range of conditions, while commercial medical escorts have specific medical clearance and stability requirements. While commercial medical escorts are generally more cost-effective, the best option depends on the patient's medical needs and the level of care required during the journey. Jump To: Aircraft | [...]

How Organ Transplant Flights Work
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How Organ Transplant Flights Work

Medical Transportation, Patient Transport

How Organ Transplant Flights Work

By Denise Waye|2025-10-01T17:46:20+00:00January 1st, 2025|Categories: Medical Transportation, Patient Transport|

Key Takeaways: Air ambulance services, like AirCARE1, provide rapid and reliable transportation for organ transplant recipients, ensuring they reach their destination quickly and safely. Pre-planning is essential, including listing as a transplant recipient with the air ambulance service and establishing insurance pre-approval. During the organ transport flight, patients receive continuous medical monitoring, comfort measures, and a seamless transfer process from bedside to the aircraft. Receiving the call that you’ve been approved for a transplant can be both exciting and downright frightful. When that call comes, transportation should be the least [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Get Travel Insurance for Medical Emergencies
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Top 5 Reasons to Get Travel Insurance for Medical Emergencies

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Top 5 Reasons to Get Travel Insurance for Medical Emergencies

By Denise Waye|2025-10-01T17:49:43+00:00November 18th, 2024|Categories: Health Insurance, Preventative Care|

Key Takeaways: Travel insurance can cover the cost of replacing lost or stolen prescription medications, which can be difficult and expensive to obtain in foreign locations. It protects against financial losses due to sickness or injury, reimbursing prepaid trip costs and covering medical expenses, including finding doctors and arranging transportation. Travel insurance with emergency medical transportation benefits can cover the high costs of medical evacuation, ensuring access to appropriate care and transport back home. Holiday travel is upon us, do you have travel insurance for your upcoming trips? People often [...]

AirCARE1 Upgrades Fleet: Now Exclusively Operating Learjet 60 Aircraft
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AirCARE1 Upgrades Fleet: Now Exclusively Operating Learjet 60 Aircraft

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AirCARE1 Upgrades Fleet: Now Exclusively Operating Learjet 60 Aircraft

By Denise Waye|2025-05-19T19:40:40+00:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Aviation, Company News|Tags: air ambulance, air medical transport|

We’re pleased to share some exciting news! AirCARE1 has fully upgraded our fleet to the Learjet 60 aircraft, reinforcing our commitment to providing the highest standard of care and comfort for patients during air ambulance transports. This significant transition marks a pivotal moment in our mission to enhance the quality of service we offer our patients. Over the past few years, we have focused on transitioning to the Learjet 60, a highly regarded and reliable aircraft in the air ambulance industry. With the latest addition of a new Learjet [...]

Critical Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Medical Interventions During an Air Ambulance Transport
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Critical Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Medical Interventions During an Air Ambulance Transport

Air Ambulance Industry News

Critical Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Medical Interventions During an Air Ambulance Transport

By Denise Waye|2024-09-10T18:19:57+00:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News|Tags: air ambulance|

AirCARE1 was asked to share a particularly challenging medical flight in the September Issue of the Air Ambulance Review, a publication in the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ). This case study showcases the phenomenal critical thinking skills the AirCARE1 medical team is meticulously trained to utilize on all air medical transports. AirCARE1 was tasked to transport a patient, the only survivor of a fatal car crash, from Mexico to Montana to a medical facility close to home. Upon arrival, the team found the patient to be in extremely [...]

AirCARE1 Receives Recognition from the FAA for their Accepted SMS Program
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AirCARE1 Receives Recognition from the FAA for their Accepted SMS Program

Aviation, Medical Flight

AirCARE1 Receives Recognition from the FAA for their Accepted SMS Program

By Denise Waye|2025-05-20T13:50:10+00:00July 25th, 2024|Categories: Aviation, Medical Flight|

AirCARE1 received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognition of an accepted Safety Management System (SMS) Program earlier this year establishing their formal alignment with international safety standards. While the United States does not yet have a mandated Safety Management System for Part 135 Operators, the FAA recognizes those organizations who have voluntarily made the effort to implement an accepted program. An FAA-accepted Safety Management System is also recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization. AirCARE1 is among roughly 5% of Part 135 Operators who currently have an FAA-accepted SMS program. AirCARE1 [...]