Automated referral to community paramedicine during 9‐1‐1 fall calls for resource activation.

Background: We sought to improve the referral process to a community paramedicine (CP) program following a 9‐1‐1 encounter. Methods: An electronic health record (EHR) for CP records with the ability to link to emergency EHR was identified and implemented with a single‐click referral to the CP program. Referrals were tracked for 15 months before and after implementation. Results: Referral capacity increased from an average of 14.2 referrals per month to 44.9 referrals per month. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest an EHR is a useful investment for CP programs and may be integral to efficient program operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]