NEMT Experts Podcast Episode 24: No Lift NEMT
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Podcast Show Notes:
Bambi CEO Nirav Chheda talks with Travis Draney of No Lift NEMT. Travis has created an innovative service for NEMT including with a hybrid device between a wheelchair and a stretcher, allowing patients to be transferred safely without lifting. This allows for many NEMT trips that would normally require a gurney, and can often be completed with a single person. Travis discusses the safety benefits, how the system works, and why NEMT companies should consider adopting a similar strategy.
Key Points & Takeaways
- No Lift NEMT allows NEMT providers to transport bed-bound patients without the need for a gurney.
- The system involves a wheelchair that converts to a flat stretcher for easy lateral patient transfer.
- No Lift NEMT is safer and more efficient than traditional wheelchairs/gurneys, especially when transferring heavier patients.
- Reduces the risk of fall-related injuries.
- Can be operated by a single person
- Crash-tested and WC 19 compliant
- No Lift NEMT is a significant innovation in the NEMT industry, improving safety and efficiency.
- Providers doing wheelchair or gurney transport could benefit from adopting this system.
- This looks like a "no-brainer" for NEMT providers and facilities they work with
Key Quotes
- "No lift NMT...makes transportations easier for providers or transport providers... it also makes it safer."
- "Lateral transfers are always required by two people. But it [No LIft NEMT] can be used in any wheelchair-accessible vehicle."
- "...one of the riskiest transfers you can do in healthcare is a standard pivot transfer..."
