Even before a patient is discharged from the hospital, the community paramedicine program kicks into gear. Case manager Amy Rodriguez meets with patients before they leave the hospital to set a follow-up visit with the community paramedicine program team and assess what patients may need during the recovery process. “We work with patients
Join Hereford Regional Medical Center as we commemorate the first COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day March 4. The first COVID-19 case in Texas was diagnosed March 4, 2020, and the day will now commemorate the brave and selfless front-line workers, first responders, and health care professionals who cared for their communities during the darkest days
https://vimeo.com/906736747?share=copy At Deaf Smith County Hospital District, caring for patients doesn’t end when they leave the hospital.“We don’t want to see our patients readmitted,” said Candice Smith, RN, MSN, Deaf Smith County Hospital District CEO. “The community paramedicine program allows us to provide the resources, education, and access to
Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s community paramedicine program has reduced the hospital’s readmission rate to zero, a significant reduction from 35 percent before the launch of the program. The program was recently honored with the Texas Hospital Association’s highest award for quality in recognition of the positive impact the program has had for the
Deaf Smith County Hospital District was awarded the Bill Aston Award for Quality by the Texas Hospital Association for its community paramedicine program. “The community paramedicine program has proven to be an incredibly effective tool for providing high-quality care for our community and reducing readmissions,” said Candice Smith, Deaf Smith County Hospital District CEO. “Part
Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s team-based approach is what makes the community paramedicine program successful, helping more patients recover at home after a hospital stay and avoid being readmitted. Terry Hazlett EMS Director “Everyone in the community paramedicine program wants what is best for our
Deaf Smith County Hospital District received a $70,000 donation from L'Allegra as part of the group’s 2023 Project Christmas Card. The donation will be used to purchase updated equipment for the hospital. “We are beyond grateful for L’Allegra’s generosity towards our hospital, and by extension, our patients,” said Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN, Deaf
Terry Hazlett is an EMS veteran. Having worked as a paramedic for 40 years, including the past four years as director of EMS for Deaf Smith County Hospital District, there’s not much she hasn’t seen in the course of her career in emergency services. But, with the launch of DSCHD’s award-winning community paramedicine
As respiratory virus activity continues to climb across the country, Texas is one of 38 states reporting “very high” respiratory virus level activities. With more than 55,000 combined hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the flu reported nationwide during the final week of 2023, it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to get your flu
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