Health System Bloopers and the Superutilizer Problem-Ariella Bak

This course will review a timeline of a case study in community paramedicine. Common themes woven throughout this presentation will include unsuspected partnerships, patient advocacy, and how providers may be getting in their own way. This conversation will translate into a brainstorming session for solutions to widespread problems within the health system.

Learning Objectives:

1. Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize obstacles impeding patient care in their respective areas.

2. Upon completion, participants will be able to apply resolutions to widespread health system problems in their respective areas of service.

3. Design a patient-centric health system or community paramedicine program. 

Fernandez, Antonio. "Journal Watch: Community Paramedics and Readmission Reduction." Jan. 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.emsworld.com/article/1223788/journal-watch-community-paramedics-and-readmission-reduction