How Ambulance Services Are Audited in Turkey: Process and Sanctions
Licensed ambulance services in Turkey are subject to mandatory regular audits under Article 26 of the 2025 Ambulance Regulation. Learn how the inspection process works and what sanctions can be applied.
💡Key Takeaways
- Every ambulance service is subject to at least 3 routine audits per year (Article 26).
- Audits use standardized forms: Annex-10/A for the service and Annex-10/B for each ambulance.
- Sanctions range from fines to activity suspension and certificate cancellation.
Regulatory compliance in Turkey's ambulance sector is not self-declared — it is verified through a structured audit system governed by Article 26 of the 2025 Ambulance Regulation. Every licensed ambulance service, its stations, and individual vehicles are inspected regularly by a dedicated inspection team. [1]
How Audits Are Conducted
Inspection team composition: A team of at least three people, with at least one being a health professional, conducts each audit on behalf of the Provincial Health Directorate.
Frequency: Routine audits happen at least three times per year. The Directorate may also conduct extraordinary (unannounced) audits based on complaints or other grounds at any time.
Audit forms: Two standardized forms are used:
- Annex-10/A — for assessing the ambulance service as a whole (management, documentation, facilities)
- Annex-10/B — for assessing individual vehicles (equipment, calibration, marking)
Real-time monitoring: Between audits, all ambulances are tracked continuously via ASOS and the Ministry's vehicle tracking system (Article 26/2). [1]
What Auditors Check
A typical on-site audit covers: