Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Midhurst Administration Centre

Service: Community Paramedicine Home Visit Program

Record #: MID0340
Last Modified: 11 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2023

Contacts

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 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/simcoecountyCS 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe

Addresses

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

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

Subjects

Service Categories Case/Care Management ~ Health Issues ; Chronic Disease Self Management Programs ; Home Safety Evaluations ; In Person Reassurance/Monitoring Programs ; Mobile Health Care