Many rural areas in the United States struggle with access to healthcare, and Maine is no different. Faced with the loss of access to healthcare after normal clinic hours, residents of the Jackman/Moose River, Maine area opted to support an innovative pilot program utilizing Advanced Practice Paramedics and telehealth to continue access to acute care. In addition to the after-hours care, the paramedics provide ALS support to the local BLS ambulance service, Community Paramedicine, and Health Care Technician services during normal clinic hours. During the session, participants will:
- Understand the process to develop and implement a rural health care program utilizing Paramedics
- Identify the key components of the educational requirements for AP paramedics.
- Recognize the key elements of sustaining a Community Access Physician Extender Program.
