Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-12-07-.01
The purpose of mobile integrated healthcare is to focus on patient-centered navigation by integrating existing infrastructure and using emergency care resources more efficiently, and to improve access to primary care for medically underserved populations. As a vital component of mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedics will work with EMS services and other healthcare and social service providers to address specific local problems in the out-of-hospital environment. Community Paramedics are licensed EMS professionals that complete a formal standardized educational program approved by the EMS Board. The Community Paramedic has demonstrated competence in the provision of health education, monitoring, and services beyond the roles of traditional emergency care and transport and works in conjunction with medical direction.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-12-07-.01
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-140-302, 68-140-304, and 68-140-309.