Private Contract EMT work?

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Does any one know about privately contacted EMT work.

I live I Colorado if that makes a different and have been asked to take care of a guy with CHF that just got back from manor care?

Anything I need to know. Are there regulations on this?
I don't work for anyone right now in the EMS department. But I'm trying to get a job on an ambulance.
 
Yeah don't do it. As an employer on the side I can tell you there are tons of regulations regarding home health care. For example home health care is regulated here as if it's a practice with required insurance, medical oversight, and documentation. However there are some loop holes say if your just doing it as a friend and not in the capacity of an EMT and they compensate you for your time that might be different. Like a baby sitter....
 
Operations Guy said:
home health care is regulated here as if it's a practice with required insurance, medical oversight, and documentation....
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As if? That's because it is a practice, and an integral part of long-term out of hospital care.

With that, to the original OP, I'd say you're better off searching for "typical" EMS work for more than one reason.
 
Galen Stanger said:
Does any one know about privately contacted EMT work.

I live I Colorado if that makes a different and have been asked to take care of a guy with CHF that just got back from manor care?

Anything I need to know. Are there regulations on this?
I don't work for anyone right now in the EMS department. But I'm trying to get a job on an ambulance.
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Really it depends on what sort of "care" you'd be providing. Without knowing that, who knows. Home healthcare is a regulated entity in Colorado, taking some to the store and helping the around the house is not.
 
To add to this thread:

If you see fit to go through with the position you're inquiring about, I would caution to make sure if you have your EMT cert already it won't jeopardize it (e.g., giving meds you shouldn't be giving).

There is a difference between home health for a bed-confined individual, and something called respid, or "companion" care, which is essentially as others have pointed out, helping someone with their daily activities, chores, etc.

Also, I would suggest going with a service that provides both home health and this sort of care. Hours may be limited so you may need more than one patient (client) to meet hours to put money in your pocket, and food on your table.

Plus, a well-established employer is a good choice for a multitude of obvious reasons. Good luck, op.
 
Is this a family member or friend of the family?

How does one go about being contacted to provide home care as a new EMT?
 
Thanks for all that guys. Sounds like regulations are complicated. Which I was suspecting. It is a family friend. And I went ahead and did it. It's helping himup around the house to go to the bathroom and get him food and things like that. Move his O2 machine and plug it in and turn it on. Log his vitals and alter the doc we certain conserving changes. I I went a head and did it as a friend of the family's which I am and am just helping out. Yay to all the fun takes of all the things old people need;)
 
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