Healthcare Management that’s there for life.

ATA International is passionate about providing world-class medical services and turnkey healthcare solutions for multinational corporations working across remote African project sites. You may be wondering why this is such an essential service. The answer lies in ensuring that these corporations meet their duty of care requirements and that employees have access to medical services in the case of an emergency, illness or injury. This has the following benefits for these corporations:

• Employee Health and Well-being – By providing medical services, you, as an employer, will be able to ensure the health and well-being of employees and minimise the risk of accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
• Emergency Response – These project sites are often situated in remote areas with little access to medical services, hospitals, and specialised care. By providing access to medical services on-site, you can ensure fast and efficient emergency and medical responses to any accidents, illnesses, or injuries.
• Occupational Health Monitoring – During the course of these projects, employees are often exposed to various occupational hazards, such as dust, chemicals, and physical strain. This is why employees need to have access to regular medical screenings. Health monitoring programs are also critical for identifying any potential health issues early and allow for preventative measures to be implemented efficiently.
• Community Healthcare – These projects can positively impact local communities as well. By offering on-site medical services, residents can benefit from access to healthcare services that may not have existed.
• Compliance and Regulations – Providing adequate medical services on construction sites or industrial projects is a legal requirement across many countries globally. Failing to meet these regulations can lead to significant penalties, project delays, and even imprisonment in some countries.
• Productivity and Reduced Downtime – It is no secret that healthy employees are more productive, and having medical services on-site can help reduce absenteeism for health-related reasons. This also minimises downtime caused by injuries or health emergencies as employees can access the medical care needed on-site.
• Reputation Building – By demonstrating a commitment to the health and well-being of employees and communities’ organisations can improve their reputation and create a positive company image. This can also assist with improving relations with local authorities, stakeholders, and potential investors.
• Risk Management – By having medical, rescue, emergency and occupational health services available, you can better mitigate the risks associated with potential health problems and ensure the project’s continuity and success.

Medical services are a critical component of remote projects across Africa as they prioritise employees’ health, support the local community, comply with regulations, enhance productivity, and contribute to the overall success and sustainability of the project. ATA International is uniquely positioned to assist in providing you with the specific siloed medical services you need for your unique project, as well as being able to offer complete turnkey healthcare management solutions that encompass all elements related to medical, rescue, emergency and occupational health-related services. The essential components of these services and solutions include the following:

• Occupational Health Strategies – Developing and implementing occupational health plans and strategies to assist employees in remaining healthy and mitigating health risks. This includes identifying employee health trends and possible injury or illness risks and implementing a targeted healthcare plan to reduce these risks.
• Construction of On-site Medical Facilities – The construction of temporary or semi-permanent medical facilities. This includes clinics, medical rooms, emergency casualty, ICU and theatre facilities. The type of facilities mainly constructed depends on the specific needs and requirements related to the project site.
• Medical and Rescue Equipment Procurement – The sourcing and procuring of medical and emergency equipment. This includes emergency medical equipment such as capital and disposable equipment, such as defibrillators, resuscitation equipment, ventilation equipment and surgical supplies, and equipment used to monitor a patient’s health, which is vital in the case of a severe illness. Rescue equipment is also essential to this and includes a wide range of equipment for various rescue scenarios such as hardware, harness, rope and web, anchor device system, patient transport, fire water pumps, grinders to open machinery, and auxiliary equipment. This also includes personal protective gear for medical and rescue staff, such as helmets, fire suits, breathing apparatus, etc.
• Medical Training – Ensuring that all medical personnel have the latest medical training needed to provide adequate care. Medical personnel must be trained in emergency and medical care using life-saving equipment. With proper medical rescue preparedness, injured employees can receive medical care promptly, and their chances of survival can increase significantly.
• Emergency Air Evacuation Services – Providing access to aeromedical helicopters for emergency air evacuation services, which provide a crucial lifeline for employees in remote locations, enabling them to access specialised treatment quickly in the case of a severe injury, illness, or accident.
• Emergency Vehicle Services – The sourcing and procurement of emergency vehicle services that play a critical role in disaster and rescue medical response, particularly in remote and hazardous locations where access to medical care is limited and where patients must be transported. These vehicles are equipped with essential medical equipment that can be lifesaving in the case of accidents, emergencies, injuries, and illnesses.