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This blog will not only keep you informed of our latest news at ROCKET, but also chronicle our journey - not from some fancy marketing perspective, but in the words and images of our team on the ground, providing hope to those in need of urgent medical care. We don't believe in stock images and meaningless marketing jargon - our stories are real and our service is tangible. So bookmark this page - we will be posting regularly!
OUR
NEWS &
OUR STORIES
OF HOPE



Quality Assurance
At ROCKET HEMS, quality control is a continuous and structured process built into everything we do. Every single case is reviewed by a clinical team as soon as it is submitted. This team consists of experienced professionals within critical care and aeromedical medicine, ensuring that each case is assessed with a high level of expertise and attention to detail. Quality assurance at every step. Enhanced Oversight by Clinical Management Team For Quality Assurance Following this
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Jun 101 min read


The Role of the Pilot in Emergency Medical Missions
At the start of every shift, the Captain — serving as the Pilot in emergency medical missions — leads a team briefing to ensure strong crew resource management and clear communication across the team, and to discuss the logistical aspects of the shift. Objective Safety Assessment in Pre-Mission Planning Before any mission is accepted, the Pilot carefully assesses weather conditions, flight times, and operational factors to determine whether the flight can be conducted safely.
ROCKET PR
May 221 min read


The Most Unexpected Masterclass in EMS Leadership: Watching Thunderbirds
The Show That Taught Me More About EMS Leadership Than Any Course Ever Did.
How the Thunderbirds changed the way I think about EMS culture, trust, and performance.
ROCKET PR
Jun 17, 20254 min read


End of 2024 Message from Andre Coetzee
2024 has been another superb year for Henley Group Holdings.
ROCKET PR
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Perfect Practice, Makes Perfect. Definitive Airway Management in Teams Training
The management of airways in high-risk environments, particularly when dealing with critically ill patients, constitutes a recurrent and...
ROCKET PR
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Successful Emergency Response Simulation at O.R. Tambo: A Test of Professionalism
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) organised an unexpected drill simulating a Boeing aircraft crash at the O.R. Tambo...
ROCKET PR
Sep 27, 20231 min read


ROCKET turned 3 this weekend!
ROCKET celebrated our 3rd birthday on Saturday, 1st July. We are constantly reminded of the impact we make in the lives of people in...
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Jul 2, 20231 min read


Farewell to Nampo 2023!
As well as launching our ROCKET Connect Corporate Emergency Medical Solution, it has been a fantastic opportunity to network with the...
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May 19, 20231 min read


ROCKET Northern Cape's new home!
The ROCKET Northern Cape Kimberley base and its crew began an exciting new chapter in April. On April 1, 2023, the base relocated to the...
ROCKET PR
May 4, 20231 min read


ROCKET Training: Emergency Airway Management Training
Last week, ROCKET together with their critical care colleagues from ER24, took part in training aimed at managing an airway in a...
ROCKET PR
Feb 1, 20231 min read


ROCKET Training: ACLS training keeping our team up to date
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training is required every two years for our ROCKET team to keep up to date with current...
ROCKET PR
Nov 29, 20221 min read


ROCKET Pilot Completes Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2022
ROCKET HEMS Pilot, Louise Rall, recently completed the Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2022. Congratulations Louise. We admire your passion and...
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Nov 7, 20221 min read
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