South Georgia Medical Center just invested $850,000 in its ambulance fleet to enhance the reliability and safety of Emergency Medical Services. The project included equipping every ambulance with a state-of-the-art power stretcher lift system.
According to SGMC Chief Nursing Officer Randy Smith, “This enhancement serves both patients and our medical professionals. This lifting system is designed with safety in mind and improves efficiency by safely lifting patients in a quick, smooth, and controlled action. Thereby reducing risk of injury to our patients and medics.”
SGMC’s medics respond to an average of 2,000 calls per month. And that number continues to rise, last month the service had its highest call load to date with 2,376 requests.
SGMC employs 73 medics who operate 10 ambulances and cover over 1,200 square miles in Lowndes, Lanier, and Echols counties.
“Our top priority is the safety of our patients and staff. Our emergency medical professionals are at the fore front of the continuum of care and require the very best tools and equipment when responding to calls,” said SGMC Chief Executive Officer Ronald E. Dean.
For more information on SGMC visit sgmc.org.