The Lee County Rescue Squard has released a statement after questions have been raised as to why they cannot transport patients to preferred hospitals. The statements clarified that in keeping in compliance with National EMS standards and as a result of the unfortunate situation of not having a hospital in our county, they must transport to the closest appropriate facility. This enables EMS units to return back to service areas in a quicker amount of time. Seconds count when lives are at stake making travel time an important factor in hospital choice.
Lee Rescue Squad explains why patients cannot be transported to preferred hospitals

