Monroe County, NY and Rochester launch Nurse Navigator program for non-emergency 911 calls

Monroe County, NY licensed nurses non-emergency 911 calls

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Monroe County partnered with the city of Rochester and American Medical Response to launch a Nurse Navigator program. During 911 calls involving certain non-emergency injuries and illnesses, dispatchers will connect callers directly with a licensed nurse instead of sending an ambulance. The nurse assess the caller’s symptoms and facilitates the most appropriate medical care response such as a virtual doctor's appointment, self-care instructions, visiting an urgent care center, etc.

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Monroe County, NY

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Rochester, NY

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Some 911 calls to be diverted to new nurse navigator program | WHEC.com

If you call 911 in Monroe County you may not get an ambulance.

Minority Reporter – New Nurse Navigation Program Is Launched by City of Rochester and County of Monroe In Collaboration with AMR

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