What is Community Paramedicine?

• A system that organizes available services based on local needs. 

• Providers are integrated into the local healthcare system to provide care to individuals who are considered good candidates for the program.

• Represents one of the most progressive evolutions in the delivery of rural community-based healthcare. 

• Uses EMS health providers within their current scope of practice in an expanded role.

• Focuses on patients’ health in non-emergency settings outside the hospital. 

• Visits patients in their homes to prevent future health emergencies.

What the Community Paramedic model offers:

• Enhanced utilization of a healthcare resource under the current scope of practice.

• Increased efficiency in terms of managing patients in a primary care setting.

• Coordinated and integrated care with physicians offices, hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and public health departments

The Community Paramedic model will NOT:

• Replace current healthcare systems or positions.

• Change the currently defined scope of practice of the EMS Personnel. 

• Remove patient populations from healthcare providers.

• Decrease the level of care provided.

Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to determine if you are eligible for this program.