Experiencing discomfort and pain suddenly with no means of transportation being available is a scary thought. Sure, one can always telephone for an ambulance but being taken to the nearest medical facility with blaring sirens is not something that is desirable. Moreover, many elderly patients need to visit their hospitals regularly for checkups and go through necessary diagnostic procedures. A service obtained at the outpatients’ department does not require one to be admitted into the facility. It is not an emergency either. One of the best ways to reach the facility in time and have a vehicle handy for the return journey home is to hire a non-emergency hospital patient transport in Jacksonville and Orlando, FL.
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The idea is not too far-fetched and has many takers throughout the USA today. The senior citizens who live alone cherish the thought of being transported to the hospital as and when needed. Most of these individuals are too frail and physically incapable of driving themselves. They do not want to inconvenience their friends and family members either. The vehicles are driven safely through the shortest way, with the patient arriving at the destination well on schedule.

Also known as private ambulances, the vehicles are roomy and comfortable, with trained drivers being well trained about the essential requirements. Patients who need to visit the facility for frequent checkups or need to undergo dialysis or chemotherapy find the NEMT (non-emergency medical transportation) indispensable.

Some of the other things that have the users pleased about hiring a NEMT include:-

· Trained Staff- The vehicle also comes with a competent and trained paramedic available during the transit. The individual is trained in providing first aid and dealing with emergencies that require urgent intervention. Oxygen support is likely to be kept handy as well. The personnel also helps to accommodate the patient comfortably by using the seat belts to keep the passenger strapped in.

· Safety- The driver takes note of the monitoring system and reduces the rate of acceleration with speed being restrained. The patient does not experience any jolting with the risks of physical injuries due to the sudden application of brakes being nullified. Every NEMT vehicle, regardless of the size and model, is tested for compliance and only allowed to serve as private ambulances after every need is met.

· Door to Door Service- The patient is satisfied to know that the vehicle will be at the door at the specified time to pick up the passengers. It is pleasing to know that the car will remain to wait at the facility with the service considered as complete only after dropping the patient home. This is a huge plus over the conventional ambulance that drops the patient at the medical facility.

The NEMTs double up as transportation for disabled in Dallas and Houston, TX. The vehicles provide wheelchair access with enough room to accommodate stretchers and a variety of mobility aids.