Collaborative Models of Community Medicine and Paramedicine: Reaching Hard-to-Reach Populations is proudly presented to you by National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Thank you. We hope that you enjoy your course.
Description:
Attendees in this session will learn about a new, innovative model of care, Collaborative Models of Community Medicine and Paramedicine. HCA E&R sought grant funding and multiple partners to initiate and pilot a multiyear plan that is currently underway in three rural and small community regions across New York State. Instead of focusing solely on statutory change, this initiative uniquely draws upon collaboration. Core health sector partners and practitioners from the hospital, home care, physician, and EMS sectors were brought together to tailor pilots to each community's specific needs, resources, and residents. The goal is to avoid ED episodes and visits, reduce hospital readmissions, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and ambulance transports. In the first year of the grant, community-centered collaboration among providers resulted in successful patient outcomes that can be attributed to continued education, communication, and trust-building.
Learning Objective 1:
Explain the positive impact collaborative health system partnerships have on underserved populations in NYS rural communities. Administering preventative care lowers the likelihood that emergency teams will be called to non-urgent situations and preserves emergency care resources. This initiative alleviates the care burden and bridges gaps in rural hospitals, home care, and ambulance services.
Learning Objective 2:
Discuss the vital importance of cross-sector collaboration within the healthcare system.
Learning Objective 3:
Identify how collaboration could benefit your specific home care agency, and simultaneously benefit other sectors of the healthcare system.
Faculty:
Nursing 1.0 Contact Hours awarded.
Nursing Contact Hours for this module will expire on October 15, 2025.