Community Paramedic/PORT Team
# Overdoses Responded To
Current Value
85
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The PORT of Alexander County responds to or follows up with every overdose in the county within 0-72 hours. The Community Paramedic will make contact with the individual and their primary care physician to create a care-plan based on the patients needs. The Community Paramedic will also assist the individual who has undergone an overdose by connecting them to rehabilitation and mental health services. This program began in October of 2023 based on the SUD Coalition of ACHD, and is supported under EMS by Opioid Settlement Funding. Since the Community Paramedic was hired in October 2023, 2023 numbers only host October, November, and December. This represents the total number of OD per month
What Works
Communication amongst first responder agencies needs to continue to be developed as well as cross agency collaboration.
Action Plan
Continue to grow PORT with an additional community paramedic and hiring peer-support specialists.
Partnerships
AC EMS
SUD Coalition Members
AC PORT
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