Mobile integrated paramedic Katie Capuccio shares details about a typical day seeing Mass General Brigham Home Hospital patients as part of the Mass General Brigham Emergency Medical Services team. Katie's story highlights the incredible contributions of our paramedics and how our systemwide ambulance service enhances the care we provide to patients.
MGB EMS team is integral to the Home Hospital model
In the last two years as the Home Hospital has grown from a daily census of single digits to a capacity of 50 as of March, the success of the program has relied heavily on the enormous value that the paramedics bring to this new way of delivering care in the home. Mobile Integrated Health paramedics are licensed to deliver care in ways that are different from and compliment what nurses, doctors, and advance practice providers like nurse practitioners do, and together, all the Home Hospital roles help ensure the seamless experience for patients.
Overall, Executive Director of MGB Ambulance Services Sean Kukauskas says, “Katie and the other paramedics, EMTs, chair car staff and communications specialists are all focused on being patient-centered in their work. I think that’s why they get such satisfaction out of the roles in MGB Ambulance Services. We are very excited to be growing and providing new opportunities for people pursuing EMS in our region. Annual recognition during EMS Week is a great way to call attention to these roles and show our appreciation.”
