@inproceedings{c830ff59a5bd4123af224355c4a19f19,
title = "A case study regarding the implementation of telemedicine and a community health program by East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services",
abstract = "East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Service (EBR EMS) has implemented a community health program with the aim to reach out to members of the community and bring care to them before they need to dial 911. Community paramedics have been trained to assess patients' living environments, social networks, and health, as well as educate patients on utilizing the tools provided to them to take care of themselves. Paramedics use iPads and e-Bridge{"} software in order to video conference with emergency department physicians, receiving feedback on the care and status of the patient. The student team assessed certain environmental factors on emergency calls in order to assist EBR EMS in creating effective telemedicine guidelines to be implemented across the community paramedic program. The student team created a community health program manual for paramedics to train and as a future reference tool. The team further utilized observational data collected on emergency calls and on scheduled visits by assessing scheduling options based on enrolled patient zip codes, and by analyzing historical call data obtained by EBR EMS. This information was to demonstrate potential future sustainability growth outcomes of the community health program.",
keywords = "911 healthcare, Community health, Emergency Medical Services, EMS, Telemedicine",
author = "Sarah Landry and Rice, {Katie J.} and Kirby Nunez and Harvey, {Craig M.} and Godbee, {Dan C.} and Bryant Hernandez",
year = "2015",
language = "English",
series = "IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2015",
publisher = "Institute of Industrial Engineers",
pages = "938--948",
booktitle = "IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2015",
address = "United States",
note = "IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2015 ; Conference date: 30-05-2015 Through 02-06-2015",
}