Emergency Nursing Interface with Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) Programs Position Statement-Emergency Nursing Interface with Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) Programs Position Statement

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Emergency nursing plays a crucial role in the integration and collaboration with Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) programs. These programs aim to provide primary care services outside of the emergency care setting and reduce unnecessary emergency department (ED) visits. Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) refers to care provided by various healthcare entities and practitioners who work closely with EMS agencies. Community Paramedicine (CP) involves state-licensed EMS professionals who provide services beyond their traditional roles of emergency care and transport. MIH-CP programs focus on increasing access to care in underserved areas, providing telephone advice instead of dispatching resources, managing individuals at risk for hospital admission or readmission, and facilitating transport/referral to appropriate care.<br /><br />The collaboration between emergency nurses and MIH-CP programs is crucial to improving communication, coordinating discharge planning, referring for chronic disease management, and conducting preventive care. By working together, they can enhance care services, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) supports the collaboration between emergency nurses and the MIH-CP programs. They promote interprofessional collaboration, advocate for focused education for EMS providers in MIH-CP, and call for additional research to measure the effectiveness of these programs.<br /><br />MIH-CP programs have the potential to reduce healthcare spending and improve outcomes by addressing the misuse of emergency care for primary care services. However, the successful implementation of these programs requires collaboration with patients, emergency nurses, discharge planners, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. Challenges may arise if there is inadequate collaboration or community needs assessments. Therefore, it is essential to develop collaborative frameworks and partnerships to provide comprehensive community healthcare resources.<br /><br />In conclusion, emergency nurses play a critical role in the integration of Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) programs to improve patient care, reduce ED overcrowding, and enhance population health. Collaborative efforts between emergency nurses and MIH-CP programs are essential to achieving these goals and providing comprehensive community healthcare resources.

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Emergency nursing

Mobile Integrated Health

Community Paramedicine

primary care services

emergency department visits

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chronic disease management

preventive care

interprofessional collaboration

healthcare costs