Mandate
The Community Paramedic Program was created to help reduce the ever-increasing number of emergency room visits and decrease the number of calls to 9-1 -. We want to help sick residents stay healthy and at home as long as possible.
Procedure
The Community Paramedicine Program receives referrals from a variety of sources. Some come from paramedics who respond to 9-1-1 requests and who may submit a referral form with the patient's consent following an emergency call. Referrals may also be made directly by patients themselves, their relatives, or community partners.
Patients or family members can reach us at 613-662-2084 to ask questions or obtain services, if the patient is eligible. Community partners, such as hospitals, medical clinics and healthcare organizations, can also submit a referral via the Caredove platform.
After receiving a referral, community paramedics contact the patient to schedule an appointment, assess needs, and develop a personalized care plan. They work closely with local resources to provide complementary and tailored support. The ultimate goal is to encourage homecare and reduce the risk of hospitalization.
Care and services offered
- Health assessment
- Diabetes
- Heart problems
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Environmental assessment
- Risk assessment for falls
- Influenza tests and treatments
- Urine tests
- Blood tests (for homebound individuals)
- NIR test ( level of anticoagulants in blood)
- Intravenous
- Development of care plans
- Vaccination (for homebound individuals)
- Intravenous (IV) Antibiotic
Goal
It is important to note that the goal of the Community Paramedic Program is not to replace existing health care teams, but rather to support or complement existing health care services.
Community paramedics work in collaboration with the patient’s primary care physician or nurse practitioner. Following the visit, a report is sent to the responsible healthcare provider outlining the assessments conducted, treatments provided, and clinical decisions made.