Through the Community Paramedic Program, specially trained Paramedics of Cornwall SD&G Paramedic Services provide at-home care to select residents in the community, with a focus on seniors and patients living with chronic conditions.
Community Paramedics use their training and assessment skills to monitor independence and overall health of residents and checking on things such as vitals and medication compliance for the goal of reducing hospital readmissions and transports to emergency departments.
Clients of the program are identified by EMS officials during regular 911 calls as well as through referrals from hospital discharge and medical doctors in the community.