When patients are discharged, Centra gives them the opportunity to participate in the program, with the hope of lowering hospital readmissions.
A paramedic will visit patients once a week for approximately four to six weeks to address their needs and provide care. The program intends to reduce ambulance use, 911 calls, emergency room visits and hospital admissions, said James Mitchell, Centra’s supervisor of training education.
Four paramedics currently staff the program, which is free to Centra’s patients. The health system can see about 50 to 60 patients during the four- to six-week program and estimates 300 to 350 of their patients would qualify for the program, according to Centra officials.
More articles on EDs:
Flu patients wait up to 7 hours for ER treatment at U of Iowa Hospitals
Parkland Memorial specialists partner with police to help mental health patients
ACEP pledges to treat all patients in response to proposed HHS rule
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
