Outsourcing senior transportation at healthcare facilities

Transportation is central to providing quality care and a high quality of life


Reliable senior transportation is a core service for independent living centers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult day centers alike, according to an article on the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo website.

Transportation is central to providing quality care and a high quality of life. But it can be a challenge to provide senior transportation safely and cost-effectively.

Managing a transportation program requires expertise, resources and a plan for mitigating risks.

It’s often safer and more reliable and cost-effective to outsource transportation to a non-emergency medical transportation partner, the article said.

Read the article. 

 

 



December 28, 2016


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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