SERVICE LEVELS

• ALS/PHRN:

Specially equipped unit staffed with a Prehospital Registered Nurse and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Availability of this specialized nursing service is based on current demand and time of notification

• ALS/Paramedic:

A vehicle equipped to monitor EKG, advanced airway management, IV therapy and regionally approved drug administration. This unit is equipped to handle all levels of care to seriously ill or injured patients whether it be emergency or non emergency. These trips must meet medical necessity guidelines and if medically necessary, are usually reimbursed through all payors including Medicare.
This unit staffed with one Paramedic and one Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

• BLS/Emergency Medical Technician:

A vehicle equipped with basic life support equipment and equipped to monitor patients during transport and utilized for patients requiring care en route. This unit is equipped to handle all basic level emergencies and non-emergencies. These trips generally must meet medical necessity guidelines and if medically necessary are usually reimbursed through all payors including Medicare.
This unit staffed with two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

• Ambulette:

A vehicle utilized for medical transportation of patients who are either wheelchair bound or stretcher bound and do not require medical care en route. This unit is equipped to administer portable oxygen. These transports generally do not meet medical necessity guidelines and are not reimbursed through Medicare. Some commercial payors do cover these services.
Van staffed with two CPR/ First Aid oxygen administration trained attendants.

• Wheelchair:

A vehicle utilized for medical transportation of patients who are wheelchair bound that do not require medical attention or personal care before, during, or after transport. The patient may carry their own personally maintained oxygen on board. Personal wheelchair is not required. A wheelchair is available for transport use. This service is “lobby to curb” or “curb to curb” pick up. There will be an extra charge when lift assistance is required for steps. These transports generally do not meet medical necessity guidelines and are not reimbursed through Medicare. Some commercial payors do cover these services.
Van staffed with one CPR /First aid trained operator/attendant.

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