NHAI collaborated with HLL Lifecare to provide medical assistance to accident victims

As a part of providing immediate assistance to accident victims and strengthening the Incident Management System (IMS) on the National Highways, NHAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLL Lifecare Limited.

NHAI collaborated with HLL Lifecare to provide medical assistance to accident victims

New Delhi: The MoU will help NHAI to strengthen its existing Incident Management System, which includes Ambulances, Route Patrol Vans & Cranes, real-time tracking, and supportive supervision. This will improve response time and facilitate the referral of accident victims to the nearest health facilities, establishing a seamless process for incident management. This will include Operation & Management of Trauma Centres/Emergency Stabilization Centers to maximize assistance during the golden hour and improve health outcomes.

This will also help to strengthen services provided through the National Highway Toll-Free Helpline Number 1033 resulting in improved response time.

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HLL will also operationalize and manage State-of-the-art ambulance services which will be equipped with improvised ' Basic Life Support’ at select locations of National Highways and will integrate technology for better communication, real-time tracking, and coordination.

In addition, HLL Lifecare Limited will provide services for comprehensive geo-tagging, mapping, and engagement of health facilities and trauma centers across National Highways to enhance the emergency medical response by linking health facilities with ambulances.

 

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This agreement will remain effective for five years. This unique collaboration between two Government Organizations underlines NHAI’s focus on enhancing the Incident Management System and providing timely assistance to accident victims. This arrangement is said to play a prominent role in providing immediate medical assistance and saving precious lives on the National Highways across the country.

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