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.
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
How the latest partnerships between EMS and digital health providers are giving patients faster access to high-quality care through mobile integrated health
A Colorado Springs officer and a paramedic held Kevin Dizmang on the ground after they saw him walking in the middle of a street, speaking unintelligibly
EMS providers are dispatched to the patient’s location to treat non-life-threatening conditions
Learn how MedStar made the jump to an on-demand subscription service that utilizes MIH/CP clinicians
Nagel helped develop ALS and the country’s first paramedicine program, held leadership roles through the 1980s and was an adviser for “Emergency!”
The International Journal of Paramedicine aims to present research relevant to patient care and the advancement of paramedicine
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
A new program in Ontario is training paramedics to care for palliative patients
Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Krista Ott and David Sutton share how to tell your story to stakeholders
It is in our healthcare system gaps in coverage where the community paramedic lives and can show their worth
Boulder’s plan for lower acuity calls resembles those in several other states and is expected to reduce the city’s call volume by 8% to 10%
As two Walla Walla paramedics continue to serve the initiative in its second year, the fire department and hospital say they have seen cost savings
Esteemed fire chief and EMS lieutenant share lessons learned from community paramedicine program
Fairfield Mayor Jamie Paden, who also is a volunteer EMT, said many calls could be less severe or prevented if the patient simply had access to regular care
Lakewood EMS’ STEADI initiative aims to reduce the number of calls related to senior citizen falls
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
Our Inside EMS co-hosts welcome Lt. Ken Howell and Firefighter Mackenzie Gross to share about the Lexington Fire Department’s CP program
Galveston mental health professionals, paramedics and city police officers will work together
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss host Chris Cebollero’s multi-year effort to create a universal reimbursement program for community paramedicine work
Dayton Fire Department officials say the city’s partnership with Premier Health is achieving its goal, but it is only funded through year’s end
Mike Lopez started his EMS career at 19 as an EMT
Here’s how your agency can use telehealth and community paramedicine to deliver more personalized care to patients
Despite industry-wide high turnover and shortages, the agency frequently has a staffing waiting list
Download this free guide for timely tips on low-volume call types, getting grant funding, expanding your scope through technology and more
How do we adapt to the changing environment of EMS? It’s simple really.
The service can reduce hospital workloads and offer patients greater convenience and lower bills
Madison’s Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services sends paramedics and crisis workers instead of police
