Satellite Beach Fire & Paramedic Services in 2009 developed a Community Health Paramedic Program. This program was designed to meet the new health care challenges our senior citizens are facing. The challenge that is facing many seniors in our community is they suffer from chronic health care problems that require multiple prescriptions, and constant monitoring of their own health care status. The incredible challenges that are experienced include the ability to understand the proper way and the correct times, the importance or good nutrition and physical activity, and recognizing when they are beginning to show the symptoms of a decline in their health status.
These issues are daunting for anyone, but add in the element of diminished family support, limited mobility and transportation, and health care co-pays, many seniors delay correcting health care issues until it is too late and they are forced to call 911 for emergency services. Satellite Beach Fire & Paramedic Services developed this program to be proactive and help seniors maintain their health care status and reduce the need for hospital visits.
The Community Health Paramedic will make pre-arraigned appointments to visits seniors in their home, and conducts a full Para-Med exam that includes but is not limited to:
· Vital Sign Monitoring
· Electrocardiogram
· Respiratory PEAK flow testing
· Blood Sugar Monitoring
· Medical Review and Interaction Reactions
· Nutrition Compliance
The Paramedic documents all findings and prepares a progress chart with notes that is left with the client that can be provided to their primary health care provider and family for review.
To request a review of your needs and our capablities call 321-773-4405