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Sandy Springs Fire Department launches community paramedicine program to reduce low-acuity 911 calls
Summary
Sandy Springs Fire Department officials outlined a new community paramedicine program aimed at reducing frequent, low-acuity 911 responses and providing preventive and ongoing care to residents of independent-living, assisted-living and nursing facilities, with family testimony describing direct benefits.
Sandy Springs Fire Department officials described a new community paramedicine program designed to reduce low-acuity 911 calls and provide preventive, ongoing care to residents of independent-living, assisted-living and nursing facilities.
City paramedics say the program expands the role of emergency medical services beyond traditional 911 response by educating residents, helping with medication adherence and care plans, coordinating transportation and delivering resources aimed at preventing emergencies.
"Our community paramedicine program is a new initiative from Sandy Springs Fire. Its goal is to reduce the wear and tear and the high frequency, low acuity, or low priority EMS calls that come in through our 911 system," said Patrick…
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