Medical Transportation
Wheelchair Getaways provides wheelchair/scooter accessible vans that are perfect for medical appointments.
Why rent a wheelchair/scooter accessible van for transportation to and from medical appointments?
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Using a wheelchair/scooter accessible van makes transferring unnecessary. Dangerous transfers account for over 200 life-threatening accidents per year.
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In an accessible van, stowing the mobility device is not necessary. Many wheelchairs or scooters are very heavy making stowing them a dangerous hassle.
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A rental van is available to the wheelchair user any time that transportation is needed. Schedule changes and last minute appointments are no problem with a Wheelchair Getaways van.
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When using a rental van, the wheelchair user can go directly to the medical appointment without addition stops for other passengers reducing inconvenience and wasted time.
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The wheelchair user can also travel with family members or caregivers assuring proper care during the trip.
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Depending on the distance to the appointment and the number of appointments needed, Wheelchair Getaways can be the cost effective transportation solution.
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When comparing a rental van with non-emergency medical transportation, as few as 7 medical visits a month can be the cost equivalent of a monthly van rental.
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In many cases, a family may be considering a wheelchair/scooter van purchase for medical appointments. Wheelchair Getaways can provide a rental vehicle, so that the family can try a wheelchair van before buying to assure that it meets their needs.
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Renting an interim vehicle after hospital discharge and before vehicle purchase can provide an immediate transportations solution for medical appointments that can speed the healing process.
ACTUAL CASE STUDY
An injured worker in Findlay, Ohio had to travel over 40 miles for medical appointments and rehabilitation several times a week. Because the patient?s condition was likely to deteriorate the insurance company opted not to purchase an accessible van. There was no public transportation or reliable paratransit in his area. The insurance company was faced with either paying exorbitant money in ambulance fees or renting an accessible van. Wheelchair Getaways in Ohio was able to provide a long-term rental vehicle so that the customer?s rehabilitation was not interrupted.
