The United States is a big country and it isn’t always possible to be there for a loved one during a time of need due to the huge distances and time involved in getting from A to B. What if your friend or family member has just visited hospital and has had surgery or is wheelchair bound and needs to move some distance from their home? Have they a condition that requires someone keep an eye on them during long journeys? This is where non-emergency transportation comes in.
Your family member or friend can be escorted by a caregiver, in the appropriate transport, to and from destinations of their choosing, meaning you can relax knowing they are in capable hands.
We have to emphasize here the keyword in the phrase ‘non-emergency transportation’…… NON-EMERGENCY. We are talking here about people who are medically stable yet still require the use of a caregiver or medical support, not someone who needs life saving medical treatment at an emergency facility such as a hospital.
Most people think that non-emergency transportation is just used for travelling to and from hospitals or doctors appointments. This is a common mis-conception, as seniors receiving home care can use the transport services for days out, running errands etc. Even family members can hire the transport-caregiver service to get their loved ones to airports or social events.
Hospitals also have their own branch of non-emergency transportation vehicles. These are used to move stable patients from one hospital to another, usually with an appropriately trained caregiver as an escort.
If you are still unsure of whether or not your loved one needs a caregiver escort or non-emergency transportation then please don’t hesitate to contact us for more advice. We cover Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Longboat key and the surrounding areas.
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