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 – Last Monday 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
• 993 Maxwell St, Sarnia, Clinic – Second Thursday afternoon of the month  
• 124 Queen St, Sarnia clinic – Third Thursday afternoon of the month

2 NEW clinic locations starting January 2025:
• Lambtonian Apartments – Second Friday morning of the month
• Forestview Villa – Fourth Friday morning of the month

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

The team uses an evidence-based assessment database through McMaster University to scan clinic attendees for frailty, diabetes, COPD/CHF, social isolation, socioeconomic decline, medication compliance and mental health. Patterns in declining vital signs and wellness can be identified through returning attendees to the clinic.

Community Wellness Clinic Video