Independent Ambulance Association Explained

Independent Ambulance Association
Abbreviation:IAA
Type:Non-profit representative body
Region Served:England
Website:www.iaauk.org

The Independent Ambulance Association or IAA is the non-profit body representing ambulance services regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England, but not part of the statutory National Health Service provision, who are represented by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.[1]

Objectives

The organisation exists to act as a single voice on policy which affects independent operators of ambulance services, including working on areas such as procurement, training and consistency between services.[2]

History

The organisation formally launched in January 2012, with directors from leading independent ambulance providers, and an independent non-executive director.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Independent Ambulance Association. Welcome to the IAA. 2012-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20120928062809/http://www.iaauk.org/About%20Us/Welcome%20to%20the%20IAA. 2012-09-28. dead.
  2. Web site: Health Business UK. Getting patients from A to B. 2012-01-13.