Current ECPS Community Paramedic Service Areas

Primary Care Extension

Services that extend primary care into the community and address an individual's ability to achieve personal health goals and positive health outcomes, by addressing whole-person health and connecting healthcare resources.

• clinical monitoring (vs, sp02, EKG, Wt, INR)
• telehealth facilitation
• phlebotomy
• chronic disease management and education
• medication management
• nutrition consult
• dementia care coordination
• long term care planning
• home medical care facilitation
• medication administration
• clinical interventions (wound, tracheostomy, ostomy, foley care)

Acute transitional care

Services that provide a safety net after illness, injury or crisis to ensure not only recovery, but reintegration into the healthcare community and daily life, preventing further acute events.

• discharge follow-up acute illness or injury
• acute complaint/urgent telehealth consult
• neonatal screening/labs
• pre/post surgical evaluation
• DME/equipment check
• end of life care
• SNF discharge follow-up

Behavioral Health Support

Services that support individuals living in Eagle County who are experiencing behavioral health or substance use disorder crises.

• ambulatory detox
• withdrawal management
• crisis co-reponse
• psychiatric medication compliance
• secure transport
• telehealth facilitation
• NARCAN distribution
• community education

Community Outreach and Prevention:

Services provided in the community or home setting that promote healthy behaviors and prevent acute medical issues from occurring, with a focus on addressing those who have barriers to accessing healthcare.

• community screening clinics (bp, diabetes, heart disease etc)
• home safety eval/ fall risk assessment
• social needs/resource referral
• community clinics (MIRA, health fairs)
• community educational events
• homelessness outreach
• immunizations