High-risk clients who have complex medical issues such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure
Fees
Free
Contacts
Melanie Marriot - Division Support mmarriott@haldimandcounty.on.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Haldimand
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Community-based health care in which paramedics provide alternative to family doctor, walk-in clinic, or emergency department * provides 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:
health and medical risk assessments
chronic disease management
medication management
care coordination with primary care providers and other agencies
referral to community programs and resources
remote patient monitoring
point of care testing (blood draws/tests, urinalysis testing, INR tests, and A1C testing)