Mobile integrated health and community paramedicine
Melissa Kroll
Search for more papers by this authorKevin G. Munjal
Search for more papers by this authorMelissa Kroll
Search for more papers by this authorKevin G. Munjal
Search for more papers by this authorDavid C. Cone MD
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Search for more papers by this authorJane H. Brice MD, MPH
Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Search for more papers by this authorTheodore R. Delbridge MD, MPH
Executive Director
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, Baltimore, Maryland
Search for more papers by this authorJ. Brent Myers MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer ESO Associate Medical Director
Wake County EMS, Raleigh, North Carolina
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
Mobile integrated health (MIH)-community paramedicine (CP) encompasses a diverse array of emergency medical services (EMS) programs that share the goal of increasing health care access for patients. Community paramedics often have additional training in the triage, assessment, or management of patients with one or more chronic diseases, mental health conditions, or limited access to care. Telemedicine and teleconsultation services can be integrated into any aspect of an MIH system. The most common type of telecommunication is voice-only communication over telephone or radio. An important area of consideration for EMS medical directors providing oversight to new or existing MIH-CP programs is the appropriate level and format of education for EMS practitioners participating in the program. Medical oversight of MIH-CP programs requires an in-depth understanding of EMS systems and an effective interaction within an array of nontraditional stakeholders.
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