NorthStar House Call Program
| Address: | 111 Franklin Health Commons Farmington, ME 04938 |
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| Phone: | (207) 779-2025 |
| Contact: | Mike Senecal, Regional Operations Mgr. |
| Clients: | Anyone is elgible, although the program focuses on recent discharges from hospitals and nursing homes, with House Call visits beginning as soon as home health care agency visits have ceased. |
| Services: | This free program offers residents an opportunity to meet and get acquainted with EMTs before an emergency strikes and helps alleviate family concern about loved ones who live alone. During a home visit, EMTs offer simple health screenings such as blood pressure and glucose level checks, as well as home safety checks. The resident completes a short informational questionnaire (similar to a medical history) for the crew's future reference. EMTs are also prepared to refer the resident to services that might be needed, such as fuel assistance, meals-on-wheels, and other local assistance programs. The initial visit generally lasts less than 30 minutes. During this period, the crew will establish a schedule for future visits if the resident is interest. For more information on the House Call program, call 779-2025, or your local NorthStar EMS base in: Farmington 779-2402; Livermore 897-3611; Phillips 639-3830; Rangeley 864-0938; or Sugarloaf 235-2228. |
