HCP Partnerships

The role and scope of the Community Paramedicine program is continually evolving. Community Paramedics provide comprehensive in-home health assessments, including checking vital signs and blood work, providing vaccinations, and helping patients understand how to manage their health conditions. 
 
Service Hours: 7am-7pm, 7 Days a week 
 
1. Community Paramedic (CP) Home Visiting Program 
 
Referrals completed by: Primary Care Practitioners, Ontario Health at Home, and EMS 
Services Include: Physical assessments, Fall risk assessments, Home safety scans, Continuous care planning, medication review with the client, and consultation with primary care providers for medication refills and referrals. 
Diagnostics and Treatments Available: Blood draws, Urinalysis, influenza vaccines, and covid vaccines, iStat CHEM8+ chemistries/electrolytes, INR, 12-lead ECG. 
Visits: Are scheduled and occur during the day in the patient’s community setting. The frequency of visits is based on the patient’s physical health condition and medical needs. 
Cost: There is no cost to enroll in the program. 
Refer your Patient (primary care providers only): Please complete the digital Community Paramedicine (CP) Program referral form 
 
2. Community Paramedic (CP) Hospital Transition to Home Program 
Eligibility: for clients returning home from the hospital, short term home visiting program to help acclimate patients back home after a recent admission to hospital. 
Referrals completed by: Bluewater Health   
 
3. Community Paramedic (CP) Long-Term Care Eligible Program 
Eligibility: for clients on the waiting list for long-term care home placement. 
Referrals completed by: Ontario Health at Home or primary care practitioner. 
 
4. Community Paramedic (CP) Community Wellness Clinics 
 
Current clinics:  
• Florence, ON at St Matthews Hall – the last Wednesday morning of the month 
• Camlachie Exercise Group at Camlachie Community Center – First Monday morning of the month 
• Arkona Social Group at Orchard View Apartments – First Friday morning of the Month 
• Thedford Exercise Group at Thedford Arena – Third Friday morning of the Month 
• Kettle and Stoney Point Social Group at Elders Lodge – Third Monday morning of the Month 
• 2 clinics in Sarnia located at County of Lambton buildings  

Services include: Assessments, Vital signs, Medication Review, Health Promotion and Education, Health System Navigation, possible referrals to other community programs as needed. 

Community Wellness Clinic Video