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Warren County to launch paramedicine program with Saint Vincent Hospital
Summary
County officials announced a new paramedicine program in partnership with Saint Vincent Hospital to provide post-discharge wellness checks; the kickoff and donated equipment were noted, with the county described as the first in the state to start the program.
County officials announced a paramedicine program in partnership with Saint Vincent Hospital that will deploy a paramedic or registered nurse to visit recently discharged patients at home for wellness checks.
Speaker 2 described the program as a post-discharge wellness check to ensure patients are taking medications and recovering at home. "We're the first ones in the whole state to start this," Speaker 2 said, adding that a vehicle and a heart monitor for the program were donated. The county plans a kickoff between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 15, scheduled to occur before the commissioners' meeting that day; the hospital, state health department representatives, and the local health department were noted as expected participants.
Officials said the program is intended as a follow-up service to reduce readmissions and support discharged patients, though no budget or long-term funding details were presented in the excerpt.
The announcement included logistics (possible outdoor location depending on weather) and the expectation that the program will be staffed by paramedics or RNs working with Saint Vincent Hospital.
The council did not record a formal vote on the kickoff in the transcript; the item was presented as an informational announcement and community partnership.
