Ambulatory Transport
Ambulatory Transport
Protego’s ambulatory service offers true door through door support, helping clients safely from inside their home and into their appointment with personal guidance every step of the way. This service is ideal for individuals who can walk short distances but need extra help with balance, mobility, or navigating buildings. Families and facilities trust Protego for safety, respect, punctuality, and consistent personalized care on both pickup and return.
Who Benefits from Assisted Ambulatory?
Our service is ideal for those who:
- Can walk or move short distances but need help getting safely to the car
- Use a walker, cane, or other light mobility device
- May tire easily, or have balance concerns
- Prefer someone to guide them into the building and through check-in
- Don’t need stretcher or wheelchair services but do need personal support
- Want peace of mind that they won’t be left stranded or forgotten
With Protego Transport, you or your loved one never have to worry about being left at the curb!
Safety
Safety is central to everything we do at Protego Transport. Our ambulatory service is designed for individuals who need light assistance entering, exiting, or navigating to and from the vehicle. Every driver undergoes thorough background screening, driving record review, and routine substance testing, followed by structured training aligned with industry standards. This ensures each passenger is transported with care, awareness, and a consistent focus on safety from pickup through drop-off.
Convenience
Protego Transport makes scheduling and coordination simple for both individuals and facilities. Our dispatch team is available 24/7 to assist with bookings, updates, and ride coordination, ensuring clear communication at every stage of the trip. We offer flexible scheduling options and encourage advance booking to ensure availability. Our team worksclosely with clients and care partners to accommodate needs whenever possible, while maintaining dependable service.
Equipment
Our vehicles are equipped to provide a comfortable and secure experience for every passenger. Each vehicle offers ample space to safely store walkers, canes, and other personal mobility devices. Protego’s fleet is maintained to high operational standards to ensure cleanliness, reliability, and passenger support.
Skilled Professionals You Can Trust With Every Ride
Each Protego driver is carefully selected, thoroughly trained, and held to clear safety standards. We invest in our team so families feel confident and care teams know their patients are in caring hands.
Hiring & Screening
- Comprehensive background and DMV checks
- Clean driving and safety record required
- Randomized drug testing
- Medical clearance to safely perform driving duties
Hands-On Training
- 2 weeks of supervised, in field training
- Safe patient handling and mobility assistance
- Wheelchair, stretcher, and equipment operation
- Proper securement and transfer procedures
Safety & Compliance
- HIPAA and patient privacy education
- Facility-specific protocols and expectations
- Routine re-training and performance reviews
- Continuous safety checks and evaluations