Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has teamed up with RNR Patient Transfer Service Inc. to enhance non-urgent patient transfers in South Muskoka.
According to officials, the private transfer company will operate a dedicated vehicle at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital to provide timely access for patient care needs as determined necessary by the care team.
“We are excited to be a part of the MAHC community and are hopeful that we can become more accessible and available to make things easier for the hospital’s staff and also support the residents of Muskoka,” says Colin Knox, Operations Manager for RNR Patient Transfer Services Inc. “Our goal is to provide reliable, compassionate service that enhances the overall patient experience and helps streamline care delivery across MAHC’s catchment area.”
Officials said this dedicated transportation service has been operating Monday through Friday since mid-May, improving the efficiency of patient transfers between the Bracebridge and Huntsville sites, as well as elsewhere.
Between June 1 and mid-July, the dedicated transfer vehicle completed 34 booked transfers, of which, according to officers, 24 were from South Muskoka and 10 were from Huntsville.
