Ambulances VSL are often overlooked when discussing health systems, perhaps because they don’t appear essential during an emergency situation. Yet these vehicles play a vital role and shouldn’t be underestimated.
VSL (Vehicule Sanitaire Leger) is an emergency vehicle used to deliver medical prescriptions written by physicians to patients. Visually similar to conventional taxis, VSLs can accommodate up to three people simultaneously unlike their counterparts.
Notably, VSL ambulance drivers travel long hours on each journey, incurring considerable costs in vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, insurance premiums and food. Their use should only be recommended in response to specific mobility-reduced needs or situations requiring ongoing medical monitoring.
Regarding the quality of these operations, technology allows for accurate error tracking through an IT information system (LISA). While VSL drivers do not possess diplomas or training for operating medical vehicles and performing first aid acts, they possess interpersonal skills needed for communicating effectively with often fragile or anxious patients. It’s equally essential that this key player of this process, the chauffeur, is able to share relevant data with medical personnel.