FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) subsidiary has contracted for a dedicated emergency air response program as a part of its ongoing, assured response planning efforts, according to Jeff Young of Frisco-based Business Continuity Planning Inc., whose ALERT program will provide the services.
The agreement is between Business Continuity Planning, a subsidiary of XGL, and Tenet and supplies Tenet with the ALERT --- Aviation Logistics Emergency Response Team --- program. ALERT puts in place dedicated, pre- positioned assets to fulfill the aviation component of Tenet's emergency and disaster planning strategies. ALERT delivers systems necessary to help maintain business continuity through emergency airlift, expedited cargo, and related communications infrastructure for the duration of the contract.
"This agreement is exemplary of our dedication to cutting-edge disaster preparedness," said Mr. Young. "Ours is one of several advance-planning contracts Tenet has secured as part of its ongoing disaster preparedness model." Contract terms were not disclosed.
Launched in 2006, ALERT evolved from the response provided by its parent company following major natural or man-made business interruptions. During the massive 2005 hurricane cycle, for example, the company responded quickly to mobilize rotary-wing (helicopter) assets, fixed-wing (private jet) assets, forward operating teams, and real-time field based communications.
Founded in 2002, XGL is a recognized leader in the field of expeditionary logistics and global air transport, as well as emergency and disaster response solutions with a full range of operational recovery and personnel rescue.
"ALERT is for direct response to situations just like those experienced by so many last fall," said Mr. Young. "Our contract with Tenet is the result of two teams coming together and refining a plan to provide backup mission critical support during times of emergency when traditional modes of transportation and routes are unavailable." Advance contracts like the ALERT program can assure that business sectors such as healthcare, energy generation, and other essential services can focus on each organization's core competencies, according to Mr. Young.
"The ALERT program is designed to reduce response time for customers," he said. "The goal is to accelerate the return to normalcy." Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates 70 acute care hospitals and related health care services in 12 states. Tenet's hospitals aim to provide the best possible care to every patient who comes through their doors, with a clear focus on quality and service. Tenet can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.tenethealth.com/ .
With a staff of experienced professionals and a global compendium of air assets and personnel, XGL markets a family of products, such as ALERT, across many sectors worldwide for both on-demand and scheduled expeditionary logistics solutions.
Business Continuity Planning, Inc., dba ALERT, is an aviation logistics services company owned and marketed by XGL. ALERT provides clients air transportation-based emergency/disaster response offerings that expedite personnel removal from at-risk facilities while accelerating operational recovery following major natural or man-made business interruptions.
Other subsidiaries marketed by XGL include Ad Hoc, Inc., dba On Demand, and Scheduled Services, Inc., dba Air Bridge. Through its On Demand product, XGL manages all aspects of mission critical cargo shipments. On Demand makes available the most cost-appropriate transportation solutions for the automotive, high-tech, power generation, and aviation sectors. With Air Bridge, XGL serves the logistical needs of developing governments and economies requiring time-definite transportation services to locations without main-deck carrier provisions.
XGL and its subsidiaries are headquartered in Frisco, Texas. Please visit http://www.xgl-air.com/ . DATASOURCE: Business Continuity Planning, Inc.
CONTACT: Jeff Young of Business Continuity Planning, Inc., +1-214-387-4295, or ; or Lauren Kwedar, +1-817-924-2300, or , for Business Continuity Planning, Inc. |