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Program:
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Community Paramedicine
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Phone Numbers:
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General Inquiry (Mon-Fri): 519-679-5466 ext 1021 Community Paramedic Direct Line: 519-930-5466 ext 1109 Superintendent Direct Line: 519-930-1697
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Fax:
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226-270-5532
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Address:
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1035 Adelaide St S London, ON N6E 1R4
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Intersection:
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Adelaide St S and Newbold St
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Location:
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London (South)
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Community-based health care in which paramedics provide alternative to family doctor, walk-in clinic, or emergency department * works in collaboration with patient’s primary care provider to conduct preventative, at-home health care visits * focuses on reducing avoidable use of emergency and ambulance services * helps older adults and vulnerable, at-risk people live safely in their homes * services include:
- chronic condition management
- palliative pain and symptom management
- wound care management
- point-of-care testing
- prescription medication/vaccine administration
- remote patient monitoring
- care coordination with health care providers
- referral to community programs and resources
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Application:
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Submit referral form and Primary Care Provider Sign-Off by fax
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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High-risk clients who have complex medical issues such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure Adults who are on the waitlist for long-term care, have been assessed as eligible for long-term care, are soon eligible for long-term care, or on the long-term care crisis waitlist
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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London and Middlesex County
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Last Updated:
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5/30/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=201809
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