PULSE Magazine | November/December 2018 Issue

After carefully studying the needs of the most vulnerable populations in Austin, a remote monitoring pilot is developing in the Community Health Paramedic program. Through a new part- nership with local hospital networks, the vision consists of patients being educated about their medical conditions and learning how to properly monitor their health. Community Health medics have recently been trained in the use of remote monitoring equipment to be installed in clients’ homes. Clients will be empowered to participate more fully in their healthcare by checking their

-encompassing machine that can affect change in virtually every aspect of a client’s life. Each program has a specific function, but all share the common goal of lessening the load on emergency response crews, while increasing the quality of life for a needy population. The Community Health Paramedic program has evolved from a focus on mental health services to an all-encompassing machine that can affect change in virtually every aspect of a client’s life.

vital signs daily, with support and regular follow-ups from CHP med- ics. This fits into the preventive approach that the CHP program already employs, and prevents unnecessary costs associated with readmission not be covered by their insurance. Other healthcare systems have proven the effectiveness of this model. Now CHP is hoping to spearhead the effort of joining forces with Austin’s hospitals to put this program into motion. Throughout its short life, the Community Health Paramedic program has evolved from a focus on mental health services to an all

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