Mental Health Crisis Calls: Five Ways 988 Can Help
As of July 16, 2022, a new resource for mental health across the country is looking to help the 911 system relieve the pressure placed on it by mental health crisis calls.
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Can MIH-CP Alleviate EMS Healthcare Supply Chain Shortages?
Healthcare systems continue to cope with supply chain struggles, with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) being among the hardest hit. Some ambulance services have gone without medications, and some have had to improvise
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The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. With over 2.2 million people currently in the nation’s prisons and jails — a 500% increase in the last 40 years
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Partnerships between Mobile Integrated Healthcare-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) and Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHCs) can benefit both parties. We’ve discussed partnerships with law enforcement, partnerships with fire departments, and hospitals, but now we
Learn MoreHow to Implement Person-Centric Systems
Back to the origins Can the ‘robot uprising’ destroy the human being? Can different healthcare systems be so different to be combined and directed to a single purpose? Probably to help answer
Learn MoreStatewide Crisis Intervention Coordination: Working Towards Effective Implementation
Statewide crisis intervention coordination plays a crucial role in addressing the intersection of law enforcement encounters and mental health crises. In today’s stressful world, mental illnesses during approximately 25% of their emergency
Learn MoreBest Practices: Steps to Managing a Community Paramedic Program
EMS managers often feel slightly off-balanced when managing a mobile integrated healthcare program. EMS directors and supervisors are focused and dedicated to their current jobs – managing the day-to-day of a 911
Learn More5 Ways to Heal a Stagnant Community Paramedic Program
A community paramedic program is not exempt from ups and downs. But, unfortunately, when a mobile integrated healthcare program stagnates, rejuvenating can be challenging. Furthermore, feeling like you’re stagnating can be frustrating
Learn MoreThe Five Dangers of Poor Documentation in Community Paramedicine
Documentation may be boring, but it’s a critical element of community paramedicine. Good documentation leads to optimal reimbursement, better communication, and legal protection. However, poor documentation for community paramedicine often has consequences.
Learn MoreCo-Responder Model of Criminal Justice: A Deep Dive in Officer and Clinician Collaboration?
In the co-responder model of criminal justice, a law enforcement officer is paired with a mental health clinician to respond to emergency calls suspected to be related to behavioral health problems. The
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