Medical transport services serve the purpose of transporting patients over short and long distances alike. Of all categories of medical transport services, state-to-state medical transport is perhaps the trickiest. They are tricky because moving patients over long distances would usually involve more delicate measures than would be needed if the patient were to be transported within the same metropolis. This is especially true when the patient is transported via a medical vehicle.
When moving a patient from state to state, provisions would usually be made for accommodation, medical personnel, and equipment for treatment in transit. Therefore, before patronizing a state-to-state medical transport service, below are four things you should keenly consider.
Certification and Accreditation
As enticing as using a medical transport service can be – especially a low-cost one – it is essential that they are well certified and duly accredited to provide such services. There are a number of certifications a long-distance medical transportation service should have before they are deemed qualified. This includes the FAA and IAMCTS.
Accreditation is important because a company can only be accredited if a set of laid standards are met. These standards would usually cut around safety, comfortability, and availability of medical equipment, among others. For the most part, the vans used by medical transport companies must be ADA-compliant and be safe and comfortable for all types of patients. Also, its drivers would need to be certified to drive medical vans and possess a minimal level of experience in caring for patients in emergencies.
Comfort
Comfort and convenience are important considerations that should be made when patronizing a medical transport company. This is because interstate trips can be long and daunting. Without the right vehicle configurations, the patient may feel uncomfortable for most parts of the trip. Besides, this can lead to more complications for the patient. Apart from the facility and equipment put in place to ensure the comfort of the patient, medical personnel should also be expected to take care of the patient’s needs.
Above other things, the medical transport company should be able to provide therapeutic mattresses and chairs, a backup oxygen tank, a wheelchair for disabled patients, and suction machines, amongst other equipment.
Company Reviews
Company reviews should not be overlooked when choosing a state-to-state medical transport company. Every company’s offering looks good on paper. However, genuine reviews are the only true reflection of the company’s services. Before booking the services of a medical transport company, make sure to look through their reviews and testimonials.
Pay attention to the admittance of users to comfort, safety, friendliness, and technical abilities of medical personnel on board. You do not want to engage with an expert company that provides the right medical equipment but lacks enthusiasm for caring for the patient on board.
Hidden Costs
Hidden costs are a common phenomenon as regards long-distance medical transport companies. Since long-distance transports can be quite expensive, you do not want to be caught off-guard by price fluctuations. To this end, you should preferably settle for a standard one-time fee, so you aren’t caught unaware by prices of which you did not plan to budget.
When choosing a medical transport service provider, you must ensure to choose one that not only focuses on getting you to your destination, but also prioritizes using the safest, most conducive, and most efficient sets of vehicle fleets and equipment to do the job.
ACC Medlink appeared on the TLC television network reality show “1000 LB Sisters” to transport one of the cast members from Ohio to a doctor in Kentucky. ACC Medlink, four of its employees, and the journey they took with Tammy Slaton were featured in episode 6 of season 4.
ACC Medlink is proud to announce the addition of a new line of elite medical sprinter vans to our long distance medical transport fleet. This addition will allow ACC Medlink to continue to provide superior service and outstanding care for those in need of medical transport out of state...