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.
Dr. Linda Dykes and Rom Duckworth discuss trans-Atlantic lessons in emergency management
From house calls to heartfelt care: Inside the evolution of a Texas county’s community paramedicine program
Educating the public about when it is appropriate to call EMS – and how quickly we should get there
County believes dealing with its 15 “frequent flyers” one-on-one is its most cost-effective option
The new program helps taxpayers and hospitals by giving assistance to the most at-risk patients
Partygoers and professionals alike are embracing IVs for rehydration therapy
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Augmented reality, with heads-up display devices and conductive swath devices, has the potential to improve patient assessment and care
The program provides users resources to seek treatment and follow-up visits by first responders
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The program could save the city money and drastically reduce the number of nonemergency calls by “frequent flyers”
The LAFD SOBER unit for Skid Row’s frequent users is a good idea, but potential dangers to paramedics cannot be ignored
STARS in Manitoba helicopters will fly with two units of O-negative blood for patient use on scene or during transport to a trauma center
The bill makes the agencies eligible for Medicaid reimbursements
New law to ensure community paramedicine programs protect patients and are staffed with educated and competent paramedics
The exam creates a psychometrically valid and legally defensible measure of knowledge for all practicing paramedics
EMS chiefs must develop the right competencies and skills in order to thrive in a changing health care landscape
Dallas’ program came under fire for not making money, and that’s OK; here are 5 steps to a successful community paramedicine program
A growing population with more chronically ill patients and budget pressures demands all EMS agencies work diligently to provide appropriate services to their community
The pilot rehab program would reduce repetitive emergency calls and increase first responder availability
Conference presenters explained the pressing threats to rural EMS and health care systems and laid out creative solutions
Dallas Fire-Rescue officials are optimistic the community paramedic program revenue will increase as it educates “frequent flyers” and reduces hospital readmissions
By triaging patients with mental illness, especially repeat users, the Grady EMS Upstream Crisis Intervention Group provider has improved care, saved significant money and boosted morale
Corey Showers’ stroke symptoms were recognized by a fellow firefighter and confirmed by a remote neurologist using a telemedicine robot
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Memphis is looking at data-driven backing for community paramedicine or even a public-shaming campaign to rein in costs
The Joint Committee on Rural Emergency Care hosts the conference to improve EMS access for America’s 61 million rural citizens
Once you’ve established the need and identified your partners, follow these steps to launch a pilot program and measure results
Assess your community’s needs and your agency’s resources to make a case for launching a community paramedicine program
The ambulance is designed to save time and combat brain damage in stroke victims; the unit will have a full-sized CT scanner and is equipped for X-rays
The department will test out a new system in which just one or two medics would respond to less serious 911 calls instead of firefighters or a private ambulance service