What the Rise in Mobile Health Could Mean For You!

Westfield Fire Department, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, and More!

February 26, 2025

Your weekly source for sensations in mobile-integrated healthcare and community paramedicine is back again! 🚑💡

This week, as always, we’re excited to bring you the latest premier partnerships in MIH-CP, but we’re not stopping there. We want to dig deeper—who’s innovating, and why should you care?

We’re also still buzzing from the NAMIHP MIH Summit, which brought together some of the brightest minds in our field. The event was a powerful reminder of where we’re headed—and why MIH-CP is more critical than ever.

And, of course, at the end of this post, you’ll find the “So What?” section—our no-nonsense breakdown of the stories we talk about. Let’s get into it!

Content Overview:

  1. Trivia

  2. Westfield Fire Department Launches Community Paramedic Program

  3. The Weekly Bonus Bite

  4. Manatee County EMS Earns Full MIH Accreditation

  5. Tampa Bay Launches Community Paramedicine Program

  6. So What?

Total: 7 minutes

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911 Reduction

Westfield Fire Department has introduced a new Community Paramedic program led by Walter Rippy, with a focus on bridging the gap between emergency response and ongoing healthcare needs. T

he program aims to manage chronic diseases, reduce ER visits, and connect patients to resources to keep them out of the hospital. With Westfield's population growing rapidly, the EMS Division Chief Patrick Hutchison highlights the need for expansion to meet the increasing demand, especially among the aging population.

The department also has a full-time social worker to address mental health and substance use beyond emergency calls. Stay informed with the Breaking News Newsletter for updates.

The Weekly Bonus Bite

Rob Lawrence, with over 30 years of EMS leadership experience in the U.S. and U.K., is appointed as the new President of AIMHI, aiming to advance innovative EMS models nationwide. 🚑🎉

In Partnership With:

JULOTA

Julota's MIH-CP software empowers community paramedics to deliver smarter, more connected care by simplifying fragmented data and streamlining processes. With real-time patient insights, automated reporting, customizable workflows, secure HIPAA and CFR-42-compliant collaboration, and actionable analytics, Julota enables impactful care and improved outcomes. Designed to bridge healthcare and social determinants of health, it helps your program stay ahead of change.

Accreditation

Manatee County EMS in Florida has become the first organization in the state and the second in the U.S. to earn full accreditation under CAMTS Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Standards. The accreditation was granted during the CAMTS Board meeting in January 2025.

The program features a diverse team and is the primary 911 provider for over 403,000 residents and visitors. To earn accreditation, the program completed a self-assessment, compliance review, staff interviews, and expert committee review.

Program Launch

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has introduced a new community paramedicine program to assist individuals with substance use disorders in the Tampa Bay region and West Central Florida. The program offers a weeklong medical assistance service to help patients detox and transition to a substance use clinic. Paramedics provide daily safety visits, administer withdrawal medication, and connect patients to local clinics.

This initiative aims to reduce the risk of overdoses and fatalities, especially during the critical 48 hours post-overdose. The program is part of Florida's Coordinated Opioid Recovery program and aims to address the rising opioid crisis in the region. For more information or enrollment, contact (813) 969-4911 or email [email protected].

So What?

Westfield Fire Department Launches Community Paramedic Program

  • Local Residents & Healthcare Access – With Westfield’s growing and aging population, this program helps manage chronic diseases, reduce ER visits, and connect patients to essential resources, improving overall community health.

  • Emergency Services Efficiency – By proactively addressing health concerns, the program reduces 911 calls, freeing up first responders for true emergencies and making better use of emergency resources.

Rob Lawrence appointed as President of AIMHI

  • Rob Lawrence aims to strengthen integration with national associations and advocate for high-value EMS delivery.

    • “I also look forward to emphasizing the ‘I’s in AIMHI – Promoting the international best practice US and Canadian colleagues have to offer as well as continuing to Integrate with other national associations to promote and advocate to the delivery of high-value EMS.”

Manatee County EMS Earns Full Accreditation Under CAMTS MIH Standards

  • EMS Industry Recognition – Manatee County EMS has become the first in Florida and only the second in the U.S. to earn full accreditation under CAMTS Mobile Integrated Healthcare Standards, highlighting their commitment to excellence in community paramedicine.

  • Community Health Advancement – This accreditation acknowledges the program's success in integrating services like social work, case management, and medical care, enhancing health outcomes for over 403,000 residents.

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Launches Community Paramedicine Program

  • Community Health Support – The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has launched a free weeklong paramedicine program to assist overdose patients during detox, providing daily visits and medication to ease withdrawal.

  • Bridging to Long-Term Recovery – This initiative connects patients to substance use clinics, aiming to reduce repeat overdoses and enhance recovery outcomes in Hillsborough County.

Thank you for joining us on this journey in the world of mobile-integrated healthcare and community paramedicine. We hope you found this issue informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more exciting stories in our next issue. Until then, stay safe and healthy! 🚑💓