When a BLS unit transfers care to an ALS unit, which unit will physically move the patient to the destination?

When a BLS unit transfers care to an ALS unit, which unit will physically move the patient to the destination?

• A. The ALS ambulance will transport the patient.
• B. The BLS ambulance will transport the patient.
• C. A hospital transport team will transport the patient.
• D. The patient will be transported by private vehicle.

Answer: (A)

When the ALS unit takes over care from the BLS unit, the ALS ambulance is responsible for moving the patient to the destination. ALS teams are equipped and authorized to continue advanced patient care during transport, and in most EMS systems the transporting unit is the one providing ALS capabilities and taking the patient to the hospital. The BLS unit may still assist on scene or provide support, but actual transport to the destination is handled by the ALS unit. Using a hospital transport team or a private vehicle isn’t appropriate for 911 EMS transfer in this scenario because they don’t represent the regular EMS transport capability with ongoing medical supervision.

When the ALS unit takes over care from the BLS unit, the ALS ambulance is responsible for moving the patient to the destination. ALS teams are equipped and authorized to continue advanced patient care during transport, and in most EMS systems the transporting unit is the one providing ALS capabilities and taking the patient to the hospital. The BLS unit may still assist on scene or provide support, but actual transport to the destination is handled by the ALS unit. Using a hospital transport team or a private vehicle isn’t appropriate for 911 EMS transfer in this scenario because they don’t represent the regular EMS transport capability with ongoing medical supervision.