Some patients are discharged from the hospital, but need to continue their recovery at a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility. In this situation, FirstHealth Medical Transport provides transportation.
The Medical Transport service operates primarily in Moore County, transferring approximately 700 patients a month between hospitals and, most often, skilled nursing facilities. Typically, three Medical Transport ambulances operate five days a week in Moore County.
The ambulance crew includes a paramedic in case there is a problem. The main purpose of Medical Transport is to provide safe, reliable transportation in a stable medical environment. |