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Ottawa. City Operations
Site: Ottawa - Don Reid Dr
Service: Emergency and Protective Services - Community Paramedicine Program
Record #: OCR4370 | Last Full Update: 03 Jun 2020 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | OCR |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters 2465 Don Reid Dr Ottawa, ON K1H 1E2 |
Intersection | Walkley Rd and Conroy Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Paramedics operating in expanded role to provide routine healthcare services, including: * in-house assessment and treatment of flu-like symptoms * Wellness Checks: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and assessment, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, ECG monitoring * falls risk assessments * home safety scan * poly-pharmacy reviews * social environment assessment * care coordination and integration with health team * communication with Primary Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner * treatment planning and associated test * coordination with community programs and services to improve client social interactions |
Hours | Mon-Sun 8 am-7 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call to make an appointment |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Case/Care Management ; Fall Prevention Programs ; Home Safety Evaluations ; In Person Reassurance/Monitoring Programs ; Mobile Health Care ; Prescription Medication Services |
Waiting List | May have to wait up to 24-48 hours * someone will contact client by phone to schedule visit |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-580-2418 |
community.paramedicine@ottawa.ca | |
Website | https://ottawa.ca/en/health-and-public-safety/ottawa-paramedic-service |
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Primary Contact | Andrew Whyte, Superintendent; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 29966 |
Other Details | |
Established | 2017 |
Funding | Grants |
Accreditation | No * Paramedics are certified by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
Agency Overview
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