County to pilot community paramedicine program under updated EMS contract
Byrne said Putnam County is updating its countywide advanced life-support contract and will launch a community paramedicine pilot to provide in-home care such as wound care, medication adjustments and telehealth to reduce ER visits and support seniors and homebound residents.
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County Executive Kevin Byrne told the committee the county is updating its countywide advanced life-support contract and plans to pilot community paramedicine, expanding paramedics' roles to provide preventative and primary-care services in residents' homes. "That is why we are updating our current contract to launch a community paramedicine pilot program," Byrne said, describing services that could include wound care, medication adjustments, blood draws and telehealth consultations.
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