Mobile Integrated Health Program
Lake County Health Department (LCHD) partnered with the St. John Fire Department to implement a mobile integrated health program. Because of this strong partnership, the mobile integrated health (MIH) program provides an array of innovative programs and services. For example, the MIH program offers CPR courses and Stop the Bleed courses. They also provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for families in need. Along with installing the detectors, a MIH team member educates families on how to properly maintain the device. Other programs offered include Safe Sitter, Safe Grandparents and the safe sleep program. Safe sleep program participants receive a pack-n-play, car seat, car seat installation and car seat safety education.
In addition to courses and equipment, the MIH program includes home visits. When patients are discharged from the hospital, a paramedic provides the patient with education about their medications, conducts a home safety assessment to identify fall risks and facilitates communication between the patient and primary care providers. Each visit concludes with a check-in to ensure that follow-up appointments are scheduled, and the patient has arranged transportation to get to appointments.
The mobile integrated health model helps provide wraparound services to patients and increase access to preventive health services.