MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is taking a new
and innovative approach in assisting citizens with their healthcare needs. The
new program, titled Mobile Integrated Healthcare, will focus on linking our
residents with available healthcare agencies throughout the county and region.
Through the utilization of community based paramedics
and nurses, the program will bring healthcare providers to a citizens home to
assess and coordinate their health needs.
Based on the complexities of the current healthcare system, many
citizens utilize the 911 system as their primary means of healthcare. This
innovative approach will ensure our citizens are connected with the best
healthcare resources available in the region.
The Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team will initially focus
on those citizens that have accessed the 911 system frequently. Once identified, the team will meet with
patients in the comfort of their home to discuss and identify healthcare needs. During these home visits, the patient will be
assessed for any acute medical problems, have their medical history and current
medications reviewed, and the team will also perform a full home safety
assessment. This home safety assessment
will ensure that any potential hazard can be identified and corrected. The overall goal of these home visits is to
connect the citizens with services that meet their specific needs, whereas an
ambulance transport to the emergency room may not always be the appropriate solution.
One unique aspect of this program is the collaboration of
various healthcare agencies working together to focus a patients individual
needs. The Mobile Integrated Healthcare
Team has teamed up with the Prince George’s County Health Department, our local
hospitals, insurance groups, and many other healthcare agencies to assist in
connecting these citizens to appropriate programs and services. Each citizen has different needs, but by
having reliable connections, the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team is able to navigate
the challenges associated with the current health care industry.
Any questions about the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team can
be sent directly to the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Coordinator, A/Lieutenant
Brian Goldfeder at: BSGoldfeder@co.pg.md.us
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