Simcoe County, Corporation of, Midhurst Administration Centre, Community Paramedicine Home Visit Program

Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Midhurst Administration Centre

Service: Community Paramedicine Home Visit Program

Record #: MID0340

Last Modified: 13 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Community Paramedics apply their specialized training and skills in the community, outside of their traditional 9-1-1 emergency response role, to support people with Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Diabetes.

Through this program, Community Paramedics visit a patient's home and offer comprehensive in-home health assessments, including checking vital signs, blood work, provide vaccinations, and help clients understand how to manage their health conditions.

Community Paramedicine goals include:

Improving quality of life and well-being
Reduce patient exacerbations and crisis requiring 911 response
Reduce emergency department visits and hospital admissions
Collaborate with patients' family doctors reducing the need for clinic visits

Examples of Community Paramedicine programs available within the County of Simcoe include:

Outreach services for frequent 911 callers,
In home chronic disease management including preventative care and education,
Connection to relevant health/social resources and services in the community, and
Health care system navigation

Service Details

Hours	Administration Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	If you, your family member, or your patient requires in-home support to manage chronic CHF, COPD and/or Diabetes, complete the online referral form or call 705-726-9300 ext 1579
Languages	English
Fees	Service - Call for information

Address and Location

Located In Community	Springwater
Address & Map	Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6
Intersection	Hwy 26 and Bayfield St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-726-9300 ext 1579 ; 1-866-893-9300 ext 1579, Toll free
E-Mail	commparamedicine@simcoe.ca
Website	www.simcoe.ca/dpt/ps/paramedicine
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe
Mailing Address	Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6