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ServicesPatient Transport ServicesThe Patient Transport Service provides transport to individuals who are unable, for medical reasons, to make their own way to hospital. This is generally non-emergency work involving admissions and discharges from hospital or attendance at outpatient clinics.
For further information about patient transport services use the links below: The following primary care trusts purchase patient transport services
on behalf of the general public.
The following acute trusts from outside of the Trust's area also purchase patient transport services:
Patient transport vehicles are staffed by Ambulance Care Assistants (ACAs). They are mainly concerned with planned routine non-emergency work, involving patient transportation to day centres, wards, clinical and other hospital departments. Athough such work does not involve the drama of emergency duties, it is crucial to the Service and provides opportunities to support and give assistance to those in need. Staff are trained extensively in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and first aid. ACAs are responsible for the welfare of their patients, both throughout the journey and during transfer to and from the ambulance. They ensure that all patients are transported both safely and in comfort and that the medical needs of their patients are met. The ACA crew maintains regular contact with the PTS Control, updating them on any changes to their work schedule and taking on additional work throughout their shift. Records of journeys and patients are kept and detailed reports completed on any treatment carried out. |
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Trust Headquarters,
Unit
3 Abbey Court,
Sowton Industrial Estate,
Exeter, EX2 7HY, Tel: 01392 261500,
Fax: 01392 261510, Email: publicrelations@swast.nhs.uk |
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