DNSSAB | Community Paramedicine Program

Community Paramedicine Program

Nipissing District Paramedic Services is working with the Ministry of Health, local hospitals, and community services to promote sustainable independence within your home.

One District of Nipissing Community Paramedic vehicles in front of the North Bay Paramedic Base.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
- Contribute to the overall quality of life for people living at home
- Provide education to people regarding their health
- Help bridge health service delivery gaps in the community
- Keep patients where they want to be: at home and out of the hospital

AREAS COVERED:
Covers the entire District of Nipissing

Map of the Municipalities within the Nipissing District

Communuity Paramedicine & Geriatric Community Outreach Program Referrals:

Does the person requiring care live in any of the following communities: North Bay, West Nipissing (i.e., Sturgeon Falls, Field, Verner, River Valley etc.), East Ferris, Temagami, Bonfield, South Algonquin, Papineau-Cameron, Mattawa, Chisholm, Calvin, Mattawan, Marten River, Tilden Lake, Redbridge, Thorne, Eldee and Phelps?

Yes

Your client's personal information is being collected in order to respond to your inquiry. Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for response. DNSSAB may only disclose personal information where we have legal authority to do so, or where the disclosure is for the purpose that we collected the information such as providing your client with a program or service. Some of the non-identifying information shared will be used by DNSSAB to measure performance and improve our services. Your client's information will not be placed on mailing lists or released to any third party, except as may be authorized by law.

Yes, I give permission to store and process my data

Are you considered an allied health provider (i.e., doctor, dentist, therapist, pharmacist, fire department, case worker, etc.)?

Yes

Please consult with any of the allied health providers listed to obtain your referral to the Community Paramedicine/GCOP Programs or contact the intake line for information at 705-474-5750.

Please click the link to Caredove Referral Form

Common questions about Community Paramedicine Services

Do I have to pay for this service?

All of our services are free to the patient.

How will clients be selected?

Clients are selected for our services based on referrals from the hospital, family physicians, nurse practitioners, other community services and paramedics following ambulance transports.

Are clients required to travel?

There is no travel required; we come to you!

What personal information is required?

We require all current and past health information. We also obtain consent to share specific information with other Care Providers and Community Partners and Services to ensure robust coordination of care.

Please note: the information on this website is intended to be used as a guide and is subject to change. It does not reflect all policies and procedures of the District of Nipissing Paramedic Services.

DISTRICT OF NIPISSING COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM:

1715 Seymour Street
North Bay, ON P1A 0C6
Phone: 705.474.5750 x55533
Fax: 705.474.7712

COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE BROCHURES:

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Community Paramedicine Program

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

AREAS COVERED:

Communuity Paramedicine & Geriatric Community Outreach Program Referrals:

Common questions about Community Paramedicine Services