Community Paramedic-Led Clinics (CPLC) are operated biweekly by Community Paramedics to support seniors and other at-risk demographics. These wellness clinics are typically located in Toronto Community Housing, Toronto Seniors Housing, and shelters where Community Paramedics (CPs) provide patient assessments, vital sign checks, health education, and referrals to various community programs and services.
The CPLC team performs multiple functions and primarily serves frail, vulnerable, and (in some instances) homebound residents. Clients are supported by one-on-one clinic assessments, health and wellness educational presentations, and home visiting. Clients typically have their vital signs assessed (and monitored for trends), their health-related questions answered, and referrals made for additional services (where appropriate).
At clinic locations potential clients are identified through review of recent 911 calls placed at clinic locations to Paramedic Services. CPs can reach out to the 911 caller/potential client and invite them to the biweekly clinic. Alternatively, the CP may opt to follow up later, with the goal of better supporting the individual at home.
