Paramedics in Bruce County have received funding for a new project.
A release on the county website says that Bruce County Paramedic Services is receiving one-time funding of $40,000 from Ontario Health.
"The funding is to establish and provide Remote Care Monitoring in homes and communities across the County. The new remote care management program will operate within Bruce County’s Community Paramedicine Program and will see local Community Paramedics monitoring client’s vital signs and well-being remotely," the release said. "Remote Care Monitoring will be utilized for clients with chronic diseases, as well as frail seniors. This increased funding will also provide the opportunity to educate clients about their chronic diseases, and how to properly manage chronic conditions confidently at home."
The release also states that Remote Care Monitoring has been shown to reduce 911 and emergency department utilization, as well as hospital admissions or re-admissions.
"Remote Care Monitoring is another tool that can be utilized by Community Paramedics to work proactively in the community, in collaboration with local healthcare providers, to ensure that patients can remain safely in their homes for longer,” said Steve Schaus, Bruce County’s Paramedic Services Director and Chief. "We are thankful for the support provided by Ontario Health and look forward to our Community Paramedicine Program continuing to grow and become more established in our local healthcare environment."