Pula Medical Aid Fund in partnership with Emergency Assist 991 (EA991), provides emergency evacuation and support for Pulamed Covid-19 Positive Members requiring emergency evacuations for hospitalization. Additionally, as part of the emergency service, the Covid-19 Positive members will be provided with pulse oximeters and education on the device as and when there is a need. This emergency service is provided at no cost to Pulamed Members, as part of the Fund’s commitment of being there for members in times of great need.
Follow of Events;
- Covid positive cases will be assessed by Emergency Assist 991 team especially if hospitals are full.
- The paramedics will reassure the patient and family and the call centre will follow up on available beds at the Hospitals at all times
- As soon as a bed is available Emergency Assist 991 will book the bed and transfer the patient immediately
- Pulse oximeters will be distributed by Emergency Assist 991 to a Pulamed member that is Covid-19 positive and teach the member on how to use and understand the device.
- The pulse Oximeter will only be given to a patient that is Covid-19 positive, the patient must provide the covid test result when receiving the pulse oximeter
The dedicated helplines for all Covid-19 related emergencies and enquiries for Pulamed Members are +267 73004020 and +267 73004017. The helplines are available 24hrs on both call and WhatsApp Service with a dedicated agent managing the lines at all times 7 days a week.
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CLICK HERE to download Flow chart for Covid-19 Patients Hospitalizations.
