NEMT or Ambulance: Difference worth clarifying?

You may find the above question naive.

But first off, allow us to spell out the meaning of NEMT, it is non-emergency medical transport.

Believe us, there are still a few others who may not be able to distinguish between an NEMT vehicle and an ambulance. Either they are unaware of the developments in the transport business the last four decades or so, pay no attention to such developments, or have just taken up residency in the United States of America the last couple years and they come from places where this sort of service is non-existent.

They have reasons to be confused. For one, both services use the same types of vehicles more often than not. Both have beds as a fixture. In some cases, gurneys and oxygen can be found inside both vehicles.

The main thing that sets them apart is the term emergency. This is where the comparison ends and the difference begins.

An ambulance is utilized for emergency medical trips, while the NEMT caters to non-emergency medical calls. The former has medical staff inside like nurses or even doctors, in some cases, while the latter is manned by a driver who holds certification in basic tasks such as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. There’s a huge difference also in the kinds of equipment and tools installed inside the vehicles.

It may be important for the uninitiated to be aware of the difference lest they resist getting on an NEMT vehicle when a need arises for such service and they would swear at us, saying “Why haul me to an ambulance!”

Non-emergency medical transportation in Las Vegas, Nevada

If you are a resident, tourist or business traveller of Las Vegas, Nevada and in nearby area, please know that a company called Medlife Transportation, the non-emergency medical transport in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been playing a major role in this industry in these areas. Our employees have been providing care, comfort, safety and convenience to our brothers and sisters here who are struggling with mobility problems caused either by illness, advanced age, injury or surgery.

We provide door-to-door transportation services (from pick-up to drop-off) to clients of all ages who are confined to wheelchairs and stretchers. Our dedicated personnel are well aware of our top priority, namely that the clients arrive at their destination safe and on time.

You cannot go wrong with us

We don’t choose who we serve – men and women, young and old, private individuals and groups, institutions, name them we cater to them. Yes, we even accommodate the transport needs of other health care organizations: hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, nursing homes, personal care and living facilities.

We don’t mind the time. Since we consider this work as a vocation, we are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year long.

Next time you require the services of a non-emergency medical transportation, wouldn’t you trust the group that cares for your wellbeing as well as the welfare of your loved ones like it’s their own?

We know that you do.

Medlife Transportation office is located at 3111 S. Valley View, Suite B207, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102. You may call us at 702-648-8000. If not, leave us a message at frontdesk@medlifetransportation.com.

Again, allow us underscore the fact that the non-emergency medical transport in Las Vegas, Nevada is not an ambulance. We just provide non-emergency medical transportation for medical related appointments.