Responder Care™ | Bringing Responders Help
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A Northern Virginia based service free for First Responders in need, Responder Care™ provides Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) via Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Basic Service Information
Covered area
Northern Virginia
Capability
Rapid medical consultation to determine Responder-patient needs:
- ER or 9-1-1
- First-Response (non-transport)
- Medical Escort
- Mobile Urgent Care
- IV hydration and medication treatment
- Tx/Rx
- DNR/POLST end of life counseling
- Healthcare Navigation (provider, hospital or hospice coordination)
Duration
Access is re-evaluated on monthly basis by the advisory board who ensures our heroes get what they need for as long as we can provide it.
Eligibility
- Cancer or other life threatening condition
- Post heart attack, stroke, or other medical issue
- Post-op (orthopaedic or other major surgery)
- Post injury in need of assistance or coordination of care
- Urgent/emergent medical assessment/treatment
Process
Referral by website, email, agency/department, or word of mouth routed to Responder Care™
Selection
Responder-patient presented to board of advisors for review of medical needs and availability of staff and resources; if not qualified, the responder-patient is referred to EMERGILITY™ for alternative care options
Exclusions
- Chronic pain management
- Narcotic Rx
- Violent, threatening, or abusive behavior
- Illnesses or injuries resulting from or associated with illegal activities
- Medical complexity that exceeds our prehospital capabilities
- Routine medical transport