Thank you for your interest in the Iredell County EMS Community Paramedic Program!
Our primary objectives are to:
- Provide exceptional healthcare to improve quality of life and health outcomes.
- Decrease overall unnecessary usage of EMS and Emergency Departments.
- Reduce healthcare system cost.
Referral Process:
The Specialty Services Scheduler will contact qualifying patients within 24 hours of receiving referral information.
Qualifying Patients:
- Individuals who have had four or more EMS incidents in a 12 month period.
- Those with moderate to high risk chronic disease including, but not limited to COPD, CHF, and/or diabetes.
- Those who have experienced frequent falls and/or have a high risk of falls.
- Patients who have a high risk of hospital admissions.