How does it work?

A primary care provider refers a patient to the Community Paramedic to provide services in the home within the paramedic’s current scope of practice. The services include: hospital discharge follow-up, fall prevention in the home, blood draws, home medication review, diabetes and asthma education, and wound care. They provide care and communicates health status or concerns back to the referring provider to ensure quality of care and appropriate oversight. The Community Paramedic works with Public Health officials to provide preventative services throughout the community.

Referral Process

Healthcare professionals can refer patients who meet the following criteria:

• Have received emergency department services and a follow-up visit may be helpful to the patient
• May require services after a clinic visit
• May require services after discharge from a hospital, nursing home, or home care
• May require services to prevent readmission to a hospital or nursing home
• Have chronic conditions, isolation or no support system in the home

Frequently Asked Questions