An ambulance VSL is a specialty healthcare vehicle designed for transporting persons with reduced mobility or sick people who don’t require immediate medical assistance. They may be replaced by regular taxi services in cases of an accident, death, disability or prolonged illness (ALD).
Persons transported by VSL receive medical assistance to manage any risks involved with transport with an experienced physician. Health insurers typically reimburse expenses related to this mode of transport by up to 66%; in certain instances (long-term illnesses cleared of charges; transport between establishments; replacement vehicle purchase or sharing costs for public transport services) 100% reimbursement may apply.
VSL type vehicles for healthcare mobility typically feature a maximum passenger capacity of three, as well as advanced features like rolling chairs, brancards and oximeters for safer patient handling during transport.
An ambulance VSL staff consists of both an experienced chauffeur with first aid training as well as an ambulancier trained to ensure safe and comfortable patient handling, capable of manipulating medical material required to deliver quality services. Furthermore, vehicles and work accessories of VSL receive annual technical checks.