When it comes to travel emergencies, we know you want an experienced partner by your side. That’s why we put together this infographic of recent case data to illustrate how On Call helps protect travelers and save lives across the globe, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Special thanks to all our valued… Read more »
Tag: travel assistance
Medical Care in Mexico: Some (Surprising) Risks and How Travelers Can Prepare
Given Mexico’s popularity as a destination for work, school, and play, we get a lot of questions regarding medical care in the country – and how travelers can prepare accordingly. To help answer these questions, our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Siegart, shares his experience and insights from a recent site visit to Mexico. Read… Read more »
The Ultimate Dictionary of TRM Terms That You (and Your Organization) Should Know
Here on the On Call blog, we’ve covered all things travel risk management (TRM), with the goal of sharing information and resources that you will find helpful as you continue to enhance your organization’s travel health and safety initiatives. As part of this goal, we thought it would be useful to create a holistic ‘TRM… Read more »
Traveling With Pets: How to Plan for the Unexpected
Anyone who travels frequently knows all too well that leaving a four-legged pal at home can be difficult. Aside from finding credible sitters and boarding facilities, the guilt factor alone can make travel less enjoyable for many pet parents—and for those planning longer-term stays, it may actually be more cost effective to bring Fluffy along… Read more »
How to Align International Medical Insurance With Your Organization’s Travel Risk Management Strategy
Overseeing your organization’s travel risk management policies and procedures can be a challenging task. In addition to managing your travelers’ well-being and complying with duty of care regulations, you may also be responsible for helping to limit your organization’s financial exposure. That’s why aligning your organization’s risk management and insurance initiatives can be an effective… Read more »
Travel Assistance 101: Why Medical Paperwork Matters
If you or one of your travelers ever need emergency medical transportation from On Call International – whether it’s a commercial evacuation with one of our Rescue Nurses or privately via air ambulance – a set of medical documents will be required to ensure your safe transport. These documents (in On Call’s lingo, ‘initial letters,’)… Read more »
On Call in Action: Missing Luggage in Italy
On Call International helps organizations and their travelers take a proactive and holistic approach to not only managing emergencies when they arise—but also planning for and even preventing them before they happen. Tune in each month to see how On Call International helps with travel problems, big and small, every day: This Month: After learning… Read more »
Do This, Not That: 8 (Avoidable) Mistakes Travelers Make Overseas
Are you fairly new to the world of travel…but don’t want to blow your cover? Or, maybe you’ve put in some serious frequent flier miles, but you still find yourself repeating the same mistakes over (and over) again? No one is a perfect traveler, but with a little extra preparation we can all get a… Read more »
On Call in Action: Pre-Travel Concerns
On Call International helps organizations and their travelers take a proactive and holistic approach to not only managing emergencies when they arise—but also planning for and even preventing them before they happen. Tune in each month to see how On Call International helps with travel problems, big and small, every day: This Month: Leticia* was… Read more »
Travel Assistance 101: Common Travel Fears and How On Call Can Help (Part 2)
You’ve read our first round-up of common travel fears and how On Call can help. However, there are a few more fears we hear that keep some travelers up at night. Keep calm and travel on: What if I lose my passport? If your passport is lost or stolen when traveling abroad, your first action… Read more »