For Discharge Planners & Case Managers: Make Safe Transportation Part of Your Discharge Plan
As a discharge planner, social worker, or case manager, you work hard to coordinate every detail of a safe and successful discharge. But even the best discharge plan can fall apart if the patient has no way to get home—or back to their follow-up appointments.
That’s where a trusted Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) partner can make your job easier and your discharges smoother.
Why Transportation Should Be in Every Discharge Checklist
Many readmissions and failed follow-ups start with a simple problem: the patient never made it to their appointment.
Common transportation barriers include:
- Family members unable to take time off work
- No access to an appropriate vehicle for wheelchairs or gurneys
- Patient too weak or unstable to ride in a regular car
- Confusion or lack of planning about who will drive
By addressing transportation before discharge, you help close a major gap in the continuum of care.
How Safer Medical Transport Supports Discharge Teams
We work with hospitals, rehab centers, and skilled nursing facilities throughout Orange County, CA to provide:
- Safe discharge transportation from facility to home or lower level of care
- Wheelchair and gurney transport for medically stable but non-ambulatory patients
- Scheduled rides for follow-up appointments and therapy after discharge
Levels of Transportation Available
- Ambulatory Transport: For patients who can walk with assistance.
- Wheelchair Transport: For patients using manual or power wheelchairs.
- Gurney Transport: For patients who must remain lying down during transport.
What a Simple Workflow Can Look Like
Step 1 – Identify Patients with Transportation Barriers
During discharge planning, identify patients who:
- Use wheelchairs, walkers, or are bedbound
- Do not have reliable family transportation
- Will require frequent follow-up visits
Step 2 – Offer Safer Medical Transport as an Option
Provide our contact information to the patient and family, or with their permission, coordinate directly with us to schedule the ride.
Step 3 – Schedule Discharge and Follow-Up Transportation
We can schedule:
- Day-of-discharge transportation
- Follow-up appointment transportation in advance
- Recurring rides for therapy or dialysis
Benefits for Your Facility
- Faster, smoother discharges with fewer last-minute delays
- Fewer unsafe discharges where patients “figure out” transportation after leaving
- Better continuity of care with improved follow-up attendance
- Higher patient satisfaction with the discharge experience
Why Choose Safer Medical Transport as Your NEMT Partner
Safer Medical Transport offers:
- Experienced drivers trained in patient assistance and mobility support
- Clean, well-maintained vehicles equipped for medical transport
- Coverage across Orange County and surrounding areas
- Flexible scheduling, including short-notice when available
Let’s Make Discharge Planning Easier—Together
If you’re a discharge planner, social worker, or case manager, you don’t have to handle transportation alone. We’re here to be a reliable, professional extension of your team.
Contact Safer Medical Transport to:
- Set up a simple referral process for your facility
- Request informational materials for patients and families
- Discuss recurring transportation needs for your population
Safer Medical Transport – Your trusted partner in safe, successful discharges.