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Program:
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Community Paramedic Program
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Address:
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Grey County Administration Building
595 9th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 3E3
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | Administration | |
| Sun | 7am-7pm | - |
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| Mon | 7am-7pm | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 7am-7pm | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 7am-7pm | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 7am-7pm | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 7am-7pm | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Sat | 7am-7pm | - |
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Executives:
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Kevin McNab - Director of Paramedic Services
kevin.mcnab@grey.ca
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Service Description:
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Community Referrals by EMS - All paramedics in Grey County provide direct referrals to the Home and Community Care Support Services South West Region if they believe a patient living in the community is at risk
Community Paramedic Home Visits - Community Paramedics visit referred patients from a local family health team who are diagnosed with chronic conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in their home to assist them in managing their health
Community Paramedic Clinics - Community Paramedics hold health assessment clinics in designated Grey County public housing buildings as part of an ongoing study with McMaster University * blood pressure monitoring, health education and diabetes risk assessments are focused on in an attempt to reduce at-risk patients' dependence on the '9-1-1' system and local emergency departments
Community Palliative Support - Community Paramedics provide urgent palliative support to patients rostered with regional Palliative Care Program * community paramedics are trained in palliative symptom relief and can assist with IV and SQ line initiation
COVID Immunization and Testing Support - Community Paramedics are trained in PCR testing and vaccination supporting Grey Bruce Public Health Unit (GBPHU) * homebound COVID and influenza vaccinations are also available and coordinated through GBPHU
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Application:
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Home Visits - referral through family physician
Remote Home Monitoring - self or health care provider referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People living with diabetes, congestive heart failure and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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