One northwestern Ontario community is benefiting from an expansion of community paramedicine for long-term care programming.
The province will fully fund the initiative in Whitefish Bay First Nation, southeast of Kenora.
The program is already operational in 33 communities and is being expanded into 22 more.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the initiative will allow seniors to stay in the own home while waiting for a long term bed to open up.
The program works alongside primary care and home and community care to provide the following services to eligible seniors:
-Access to health services 24/7, through in-home and remote methods, such as online supports.
-Non-emergency home visits and in-home testing procedures.
-Ongoing monitoring of vital signs to prevent escalation of chronic medical conditions.
-Assessments, referrals, diagnostic procedures, and point-of care testing.
Early feedback from participating communities shows reduced hospital admissions.
NEWS: Our government is expanding the province’s Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program to Naotkamegwanning First Nation. This means seniors will receive high-quality care in their own homes while they wait for a long-term care bed.
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— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) October 22, 2021
