Inadequate Training Of Medi-Car Staff Exposes Seniors To Unnecessary Risk During Non-Emergency Transportation
For many seniors living in nursing homes and independently in their own homes, getting to doctors appointments or social engagements can be difficult-- if not impossible-- without the assistance provided by non-emergency transportation providers. Medical transport, or Medi-car programs as they are frequently referred to, provide an essential role the physical and emotional well-being of senior and the disabled. Most Medi-car companies have specially equipped vans to accommodate people in wheelchairs and with other special needs. The specialized equipment is worthless without properly trained staff. As lawyers whom have represented many people who received injuries during non-emergency transport, we usually...
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Ambulance Stolen From Chicago Nursing Home Results In Multiple Injuries
A private ambulance was recently stolen from a Chicago nursing home resulting in a six car accident with multiple injuries. The ambulance was taken from Clark Manor Nursing Home located on the 7400 block of North Clark Street and was driven north on Chicago Avenue into Evanston where the the ambulance was involved in a crash. According to Evanston Police Commander, Tom Guenther, there were several injuries due to the ambulance crash. "He just kept going at a high rate of speed. He was driving erratically and it is possible the driver was impaired," Guenther added. Witnesses said the driver...
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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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