Dufferin, County of
Site: Orangeville - Ambulance Headquarters
Service: Community Paramedic Service
Record #:
DUF0001
Last Modified:
11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
23 May 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Non-emergency, community-based service supports vulnerable patients living independently in the community. Aims to reduce 911 calls, emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Services include:
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Service Details
| Hours | Community Paramedics are available 24 hours a day/7 days per week Mon-Sun 7 am-10 pm (in-person appointments) Mon-Sun 10 pm-7 am (virtual only) |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | Patients who require additional assistance while living in their home, including high-risk clients living with complex medical issues such as diabetes, COPD and CHF |
| Application | Email or fax form Microsoft Word - Community Paramedicine Referal blank form v.2.1 (COVID) (headwatershealth.ca) Referrals from patients, family members or service providers will be reviewed upon receipt to determine eligibility for program. Community Paramedics will make initial contact with the patient within 24 hours after receiving a referral to discuss |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Orangeville |
| Address & Map | 325 Blind Line Orangeville, ON Canada L9W 5J8 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-941-0509 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-844-791-1182 |
| Fax | 519-941-2486 |
| communityparamedic@dufferincounty.ca | |
| Website | https://www.dufferincounty.ca/paramedic-services/community-paramedic-program |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DufferinMedics X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DufferinMedics |
| Primary Executive | Warden; Email: warden@dufferincounty.ca |