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J Am Geriatr Soc
; 70(12): 3578-3584, 2022 12.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36039856
RESUMO
BACKGROUND: We sought to improve the referral process to a community paramedicine (CP) program following a 9-1-1 encounter. METHODS: An electronic health record (EHR) for CP records with the ability to link to emergency EHR was identified and implemented with a single-click referral to the CP program. Referrals were tracked for 15 months before and after implementation. RESULTS: Referral capacity increased from an average of 14.2 referrals per month to 44.9 referrals per month. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest an EHR is a useful investment for CP programs and may be integral to efficient program operations.