Prescott and Russell. Emergency Services
Site: Prescott and Russell. Emergency Services
Service: Community Paramedic
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4392 | Last Full Update: 27 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Plantagenet |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | County Rd 9 and Station St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 150 Plantagenet, ON K0B 1L0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (19 March 2020): paramedics available to swab for COVID-19 at home by appointment only; call the Eastern Ontario Health Unit at 613-933-1375 or 1-800-267-7120 to put in a request. Community paramedicine program * in-home visits from paramedics * some treatments are provided in the patient's home * health assessments (diabetes, heart problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, vital signs, etc.) * environmental assessment * urine and blood tests * coordination of care and referrals to community resources |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 6 am-6 pm |
| Areas Served | Prescott and Russell United Counties |
| Eligibility | No restrictions * patient must consent to receive the service |
| Application | Call to book an appointment * if the telephone is not picked up, leave a message and the call will either be returned within a few hours if during business hours, or the next morning if the call was placed outside of business hours * referrals can also be sent by email or by fax |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ; Home Safety Evaluations ; In Person Reassurance/Monitoring Programs ; Infectious Disease Specialty ~ COVID-19 ; Mobile Health Care |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-662-2084 |
| Crisis Phone | 9-1-1 |
| Fax | 613-673-1401 |
| paramedicscommunautaire@prescott-russell.on.ca | |
| Website | www.en.prescott-russell.on.ca/services/emergency_services/community_involvement/ |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Martin Gascon, Supervisor, Program Coordinator |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Print Material | Pamphlet |
| Resources | Website |