Community Navigation and the Continuum of Care in Public Health
“It ain’t so much the things we don’t know that get us into trouble. It’s the things we know that just ain’t so.” The above quote, attributed to Mark Twain and the
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How MIH-CP Programs Improve Patient Care Coordination
The healthcare system has a disjointed reputation. Surveys have found that only fifty percent of patients have good patient care coordination. Recently, there’s been a push to improve health logistics. Just like FedEx works
Learn MoreHow Successful Co-Responder Programs Make the Most out of Their Programs
Across the country, cities and counties are adopting the promising co-responder model to improve their interaction with people experiencing behavioral health crises. Although the models vary in practice, they generally involve law
Learn MoreExample of Community Paramedicine in Action: Colorado Springs CARES Program
Everyone likes a map before venturing into the unknown. Below, we’ll analyze an example of the community paramedicine with the Colorado Springs CARES program, using their approach as a compass for success.
Learn More5 Strategies to Improve Behavioral Health Patient Care
Across the nation, healthcare systems increasingly identify behavioral health as a pressing health care need in their communities. The Health Research & Educational Trust review showed that behavioral health was the second
Learn MoreWhat is the Future of Community Paramedicine?
Community paramedicine is the future of emergency medical services. But what is the future of community paramedicine? To explore the future in any industry, a sure-fire strategy is to look at
Learn MoreJail Diversion Programs: Expectations Versus Reality
Jail diversion programs are traditionally seen as an excellent alternative to incarceration. However, they are not without their limitations. Of course, there are numerous benefits to these programs. The expectation and hope
Learn MoreFire Departments Role in Mobile Integrated Healthcare-Community Paramedicine
Fire departments have a unique bond to their communities. Not only do these professionals place their lives in harm’s way battling a roaring blaze, but fire departments have also taken an active
Learn MoreThe Next Big Thing in Behavioral Health: Co- Responder Programs
We often hear reports about how many unsuccessful programs exist, especially concerning police forces and mental health policies. However, it is essential to know that there are programs that actively think outside
Learn More988 and Its Importance to Mental Health Crisis Response
Most people in the United States cannot remember a time before 911 when it was necessary to call or run to the nearest police or fire station for help or contact a
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