Falls Prevention
We have a program dedicated to preventing falls in the home. Patients who have fallen or are at-risk of falling can be referred to our Community Resource Specialist. We follow up with prevention information, assistance in accessing social services, or a home visit for a falls risk assessment and safety survey. Falls are the top reason patients are referred for community paramedic services. Veteran's in Prevention work with our community paramedics and falls prevention specialist during in-home visits to provide clients with safety assessments and recommendations The majority of the clients seen by Veterans In Prevention to date are veterans or spouses of veterans. In addition to providing in-home safety visits, the VIPs work with veterans organizations to determine if these clients are eligible for benefits as result of their military service. Both the Veterans in Prevention and Community Paramedic programs are supported by grants from the Verdant Health Commission.
South County Fire
18800 44th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 551-1239