Utilization of Community Paramedics to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

TitleUtilization of Community Paramedics to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2022
AuthorsCoffman, JM, Blash, LK
Date Published02/2022
InstitutionUCSF Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care
CitySan Francisco
KeywordsCommunity Paramedicine, COVID-19, EMS, reimbursement, scope of practice
Abstract

Objective
Some health systems and emergency medical services agencies in the United States are leveraging the versatility and experience of community paramedics to meet needs for COVID-19 testing, care, and vaccination. This report describes models of community paramedic practice that communities across the country have utilized during the pandemic and discusses changes in law and regulation that would facilitate more widespread adoption of these models.