CAMTS Leaders Attended Pediatric Transport Event
Board members joined the AAP Section on Transport Medicine program to discuss safety and neonatal care standards.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Babies
Members of the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) recently participated in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Transport Medicine Program. The event featured educational sessions on quality metrics and clinical care for young patients.
Why it matters
The program focused on enhancing safety, quality, and clinical care protocols in the specialized field of neonatal and pediatric transport. These collaborative efforts help establish national benchmarks for patient care during emergency medical transport.
The program featured 12 oral abstract presentations and marked the release of the 5th edition of the AAP Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients.
The players
Dr. Robert Holcomb
He is a CAMTS board member who represents the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Tammy Rush
She represents the National Association of Neonatal Nurses on the CAMTS Board of Directors.
Jan Eichel
She serves as the executive director of the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.
The details
CAMTS board members engaged in a full day of research, education, and recognition activities, including an honorary lecture and research seed grant presentations. Discussions centered on critical topics such as airway management, aviation safety, and quality improvement metrics for transport teams.
Timeline
October 4, 2026: CAMTS members participated in the AAP Section on Transport Medicine program.
Culture Shift
This collaborative event follows a pattern set by the AAP Guidelines for Air and Ground Transport of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients to standardize medical care. It underscores a broader shift toward data-driven, evidence-based safety practices across the critical care transport industry.
These updated guidelines ensure that neonatal patients receive consistent and safe treatment when transported between healthcare facilities. Families can expect improved clinical care standards as regional transport teams adopt the updated safety protocols established by the AAP.
The takeaway
Collaboration between professional boards and medical academies is essential for maintaining high standards in high-stakes pediatric transport. Practitioners and hospitals are encouraged to review the updated 5th edition guidelines to align their operations with current clinical research.
Further reading
For more information on infant health standards, visit our Babies section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vertical Mag.
