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The Rettungsdienst-Kooperation in Schleswig-Holstein (RKiSH) is the municipal ambulance service for the districts of Dithmarschen, Pinneberg, Rendsburg-Eckernförde, Segeberg and Steinburg and provides over 1.1 million residents* daily with first-class medical emergency care and patient transport. With approximately 1,500 employees, the RKiSH ensures that rescue teams are ready for action within twelve minutes at every emergency location, with teams of at least two specialists always being deployed to ensure rapid, professional and safe assistance[2][4][5].
The company pursues a clear mission: Helping people in the best possible way - through effective, appropriate and safe medical care around the clock, 365 days a year. The focus is on people, both the patients* and the employees, whose satisfaction and respect play a central role. The RKiSH attaches great importance to a working environment that promotes learning and personal development. Through continuous training, including with state-of-the-art simulations in the company's own academy, it guarantees high-quality emergency care and strengthens confidence in its teams[1][5][6].
The corporate philosophy is based on four principles:
The RKiSH is characterized by certified quality management, which has ensured a uniform and measurable quality of care since its foundation. Standard processes such as hygiene measures, equipment maintenance and medication safety are constantly improved through internal and external audits. Employees* actively participate in the optimization of processes, for example by converting drug storage to active ingredient names to increase safety[2].
Sustainability at the RKiSH is demonstrated by the responsible use of resources as a non-profit company. Economic efficiency and environmental protection are consciously brought into harmony in order to guarantee a high-performance, innovative and safe emergency care system for the region in the long term[1].
Overall, the RKiSH stands for modern, patient-oriented emergency and patient transport care, which is characterized by high quality standards, dedicated employees and continuous further development. Through trusting cooperation, sound knowledge and innovative training methods, it makes a significant contribution to healthcare and the safety of the population in Schleswig-Holstein[4][5][6].
