/community-paramedicine Community Paramedicine en-US Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:22 GMT /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day Learn how over 150 global organizations will mark International Paramedic Day on July 8, 2025. Explore the UK’s leadership and the evolving role of paramedics beyond the ambulance. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:22 GMT /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services — without risking lives Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:50 GMT /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day Learn how over 150 global organizations will mark International Paramedic Day on July 8, 2025. Explore the UK’s leadership and the evolving role of paramedics beyond the ambulance. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:22 GMT /international/paramedics-without-borders-celebrating-global-unity-on-international-paramedic-day /community-paramedicine/idaho-paramedic-led-program-aims-to-ease-ems-strain-improve-mental-health-response Washington County’s new paramedic program aims to improve mental health crisis response and ease the strain on EMS and law enforcement. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:35:33 GMT /community-paramedicine/idaho-paramedic-led-program-aims-to-ease-ems-strain-improve-mental-health-response /response-times/detroit-fd-launches-nurse-navigation-program-to-reduce-ems-response-times The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses Thu, 29 May 2025 13:10:08 GMT /response-times/detroit-fd-launches-nurse-navigation-program-to-reduce-ems-response-times /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services — without risking lives Mon, 12 May 2025 16:05:50 GMT /patient-safety/rethinking-ems-balancing-innovation-and-patient-safety /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/honolulu-ems-holds-blessing-of-the-fleet-for-new-and-refurbished-rigs Honolulu unveiled 16 new and refurbished EMS vehicles—including its first MCI bus—to enhance emergency response across Oahu, with each rig blessed in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony Thu, 08 May 2025 15:18:28 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/honolulu-ems-holds-blessing-of-the-fleet-for-new-and-refurbished-rigs /community-paramedicine/cut-to-grant-funding-hits-community-paramedicine-programs-across-maine Community paramedicine programs across Maine were dealt a major setback after federal grants were abruptly terminated, leaving departments without crucial funding to provide proactive care Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:05:23 GMT /community-paramedicine/cut-to-grant-funding-hits-community-paramedicine-programs-across-maine /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program Lexington's Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:36:57 GMT /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever Your pay, your role and your resources are on the line; here’s what EMS leaders are fighting for now Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:47:59 GMT /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever /ems-advocacy/mo-representative-presented-with-aimhis-2025-legislator-of-the-year-award Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:44:40 GMT /ems-advocacy/mo-representative-presented-with-aimhis-2025-legislator-of-the-year-award /community-paramedicine/wash-fd-adds-more-social-workers-to-community-assistance-team Spokane’s CARES team added three new social workers to expand support for people facing addiction, homelessness and mental health crises, thanks to $500K in opioid settlement funds Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:16:02 GMT /community-paramedicine/wash-fd-adds-more-social-workers-to-community-assistance-team /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated health care Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:33:00 GMT /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year Naperville's CART started full-time service in January, responding to mental health crises and community paramedicine calls Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:09:00 GMT /community-paramedicine/ill-fds-non-emergency-ems-unit-saves-residents-over-5m-in-first-year /community-paramedicine/ga-fd-launches-community-paramedicine-program The Sandy Springs program will be combined with a telehealth program to reduce the strain on emergency departments Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:32:52 GMT /community-paramedicine/ga-fd-launches-community-paramedicine-program /ems-grant-center/ill-fds-grant-funded-mobile-ems-program-eases-911-strain-improves-patient-care Lake County’s new Mobile Integrated Healthcare program helps reduce strain on emergency services by providing in-home care for frequent 911 callers Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /ems-grant-center/ill-fds-grant-funded-mobile-ems-program-eases-911-strain-improves-patient-care /community-paramedicine/conn-fd-uses-a-full-time-social-worker-to-assist-frequent-911-callers Willimantic's in-house social worker connects patients with resources needed outside of emergency response Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:42:44 GMT /community-paramedicine/conn-fd-uses-a-full-time-social-worker-to-assist-frequent-911-callers /community-paramedicine/la-health-department-acadian-health-begins-pilot-program-to-keep-super-utilizers-out-of-eds About 20% of Louisiana’s Medicaid patients visit emergency rooms an average of 17 times per year, often for non-urgent issues or due to social barriers like lack of transportation, Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:41 GMT /community-paramedicine/la-health-department-acadian-health-begins-pilot-program-to-keep-super-utilizers-out-of-eds /ems-management/rob-lawrence-appointed-president-of-the-academy-of-international-mobile-healthcare-integration With over 30 years of EMS leadership in both the U.S. and the U.K., Lawrence brings extensive experience to support AIMHI’s mission Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:58:26 GMT /ems-management/rob-lawrence-appointed-president-of-the-academy-of-international-mobile-healthcare-integration /ems-accreditation/fla-county-ems-receives-camts-accreditation-in-mobile-integrated-healthcare-community-paramedicine Manatee County EMS has become the first in Florida and only the second in the U.S. to earn full accreditation under CAMTS Mobile Integrated Healthcare Standards Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:27:10 GMT /ems-accreditation/fla-county-ems-receives-camts-accreditation-in-mobile-integrated-healthcare-community-paramedicine /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:35 GMT /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:40:12 GMT /ems-trend-report/ems-pioneering-solutions-in-the-opioid-crisis /pharmacology/maine-rural-pharmacy-bill-considers-having-paramedics-dispense-prescriptions The proposed legislation would direct the Maine Board of Pharmacy to create rules and oversight of remote pharmacies in rural areas Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:24:23 GMT /pharmacology/maine-rural-pharmacy-bill-considers-having-paramedics-dispense-prescriptions /ems-products/Medical-Monitoring/top-rated-over-the-counter-glucometers Compare the latest glucometers with cutting-edge features, from fast results to app integration, and find your perfect match today Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:46:03 GMT /ems-products/Medical-Monitoring/top-rated-over-the-counter-glucometers /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems “As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them” Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:17:29 GMT /substance-abuse/support-for-harm-reduction-by-community-ems /ems-products/education/articles/what-do-you-do-after-the-lift-assist-YQuncgJ7KZAMSH8W/ Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:12:15 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/what-do-you-do-after-the-lift-assist-YQuncgJ7KZAMSH8W/ /behavioral-health/pa-county-ems-police-highlight-crisis-response-unit Allegheny County's Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:36:22 GMT /behavioral-health/pa-county-ems-police-highlight-crisis-response-unit /community-paramedicine/la-health-department-acadian-health-begins-pilot-program-to-keep-super-utilizers-out-of-eds About 20% of Louisiana’s Medicaid patients visit emergency rooms an average of 17 times per year, often for non-urgent issues or due to social barriers like lack of transportation, Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:41 GMT /community-paramedicine/la-health-department-acadian-health-begins-pilot-program-to-keep-super-utilizers-out-of-eds /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic Officials in Kern County say over 40% of their calls are bogus or don't warrant a response Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:39:07 GMT /911-and-dispatch/the-system-isnt-uber-calif-officials-say-911-abuse-rivals-calls-during-pandemic /911-and-dispatch/calif-911-nurse-program-expands-after-seeing-over-700k-in-savings More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:48:53 GMT /911-and-dispatch/calif-911-nurse-program-expands-after-seeing-over-700k-in-savings /public-health/jama-research-finds-cash-stipends-for-the-poor-could-reduce-ed-visits Journal of the American Medical Association research studied cash stipends for low-income people in Chelsea, Mass. and found 27% fewer visits Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:37:30 GMT /public-health/jama-research-finds-cash-stipends-for-the-poor-could-reduce-ed-visits /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/honolulu-ems-holds-blessing-of-the-fleet-for-new-and-refurbished-rigs Honolulu unveiled 16 new and refurbished EMS vehicles—including its first MCI bus—to enhance emergency response across Oahu, with each rig blessed in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony Thu, 08 May 2025 15:18:28 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/honolulu-ems-holds-blessing-of-the-fleet-for-new-and-refurbished-rigs