Community Paramedicine
Access our Community Paramedicine directory, offering valuable information on innovative models of care that extend the role of paramedics beyond emergency response. This collection includes articles on preventive care, chronic disease management, and partnerships with healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care in the community. Understanding community paramedicine is key to improving public health and reducing hospital admissions. For more related content, visit our section on Integrated Care. Stay informed and explore the future of EMS with our resources on community paramedicine.
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
Inside Health 34 鈥� UC Davis Fire鈥檚 mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
An inside look at Guilford County鈥檚 award-winning program response to low-acuity and behavioral health calls
Ascension Health Inc.'s Michigan operation is joining McLaren Health Care and Henry Ford Health System to create the largest mobile medical service partnership in the state
The role of EMS medical directors in maintaining patient-focused care as CMS reimbursement models adapt with ET3
Our co-hosts sit down with Jonathan Washko, assistant vice president for the Center of Emergency Medical Services, to talk about his recent research involving a four-year community paramedic study
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is becoming an option for critical cardiac care in the prehospital environment thanks to advances in technology
Leaders said the program in its first six years has produced measurable results, including lower costs by helping people avoid intensive medical services they don鈥檛 need
Each of the city鈥檚 five fire stations has one or two ambulances and is staffed by at least one paramedic and one firefighter/EMT
My Care Community is a partnership among 20 area agencies to share patient information and streamline client referrals through an electronic system called TAVConnect
Data analysis is important to evaluating MIH programs, but it will never show the whole picture of community paramedicine success
From drone delivery of AEDs, to Siri and the now HIPAA-compliant Alexa, cutting-edge technology is promising seamless communication for EMS
Our co-hosts sit down with the NAEMSP president to discuss how the new reimbursement model will transform all aspects of the industry
NH Project FIRST enlists 鈥渜uick response teams鈥� to return after an overdose call and offer to connect individuals with services at their local treatment hub
EMS leaders react to ET3, HHS reimbursement model that recognizes the value of community paramedicine and emphasizes quality and outcomes
Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program
Baltimore City Fire Department officials hope the pilot program will reduce strains on first responders and emergency rooms
LifePoint Health is launching a community paramedicine program to help people near the end of life
EMS directors sought out Hendricks Regional Health CEO Kevin Speer with the idea to start a program that reduces non-emergent runs while still helping residents
Climate change, connectivity, value-based reimbursements will shape the coming year in EMS service and delivery
The Brownsville Fire Department is working to get to the root problems behind 911 callers who frequently ask for assistance鈥攁s often as two to five times per week
Teaming up with local colleges can bring your community paramedicine program expert assistance today while paving the way for progress tomorrow
Seattle officials proposed a pilot program that would help responders deal with non-emergency calls and decrease response times
ePCR alerts, milestones and triggers can prompt meaningful analysis, immediate action or additional training
Groups of 10 or more can schedule an appointment to have MedStar come to a place of their convenience and administer flu vaccinations
Whether you鈥檙e looking to start or maintain a community paramedicine program, don鈥檛 overlook these areas that can help make a difference
The Community Health Needs Assessment is the starting point for launching a mobile integrated health program the hospital will pay your department to run
A smaller vehicle operated by the Minneapolis Fire Department may begin responding to some health emergencies around downtown next year
Improve access to care and triage less urgent calls for more efficient use of healthcare resources
Using community paramedicine resources to monitor opioid-addicted patients detoxing at home could relieve the burden on EMS and ERs
Learn how you can quickly assess and treat patients with sepsis as an EMS provider
Community Howard paramedics will visit discharged patients with chronic heart diseases with the goal of positively impacting the patient鈥檚 transition
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