Paramedic Chiefs of Canada – Paramedicine, Mental Health, and Crisis Calls in the Community: Highlights for Leadership
In this session, we will consider some of the current research and evidence with respect to what paramedic leaders need to know and what they can do to implement evidence-informed improvements. An evidence-informed framework for crisis care will be shared, along with areas for potential practice change. Areas for practice change include alternative care options (outside of ED), response team approaches, community paramedicine, and post-care follow up. Finally, identification of which mental health-related continuing medical education and training is pertinent, including recommendations for continuing education going forward.