Transportation In & Out Of Nursing Homes: Ambulance Responsibility.
Unfortunately for many nursing home residents, their trip to the nursing home or out for a doctor's appointment can be riddled with problems during transport and is a frequent source of injury (while being transported via: ambulance, medicar or medivan). Like nursing homes themselves, ambulances and paramedics are regulated by Medicare. Ambulances and their crews must also comply with state and local laws. Ambulances transporting nursing home residents must: Be capable of transporting people for in acute medical conditions Must contain: stretcher, linens, emergency medical supplies, oxygen equipment, warning sirens, 2-way voice radio or wireless telephone Must be staffed by trained...
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