Alternate Destinations - When the ED isn't the best option for our patients

This presentation will began with a review of literature on alternative destination models for EMS. Options such as urgent care centers, ET3, and transport to crisis centers will be explored. Philadelphia's own struggle to implement ET3 will be reviewed, as well as the innovative program 'AR-2' - which successfully transports patients to definitive care after overdose. We will review the planning process for PFD's 'AR-3' - an upcoming project set to transport behavioral health emergencies to crisis response centers, due to be operational this year. Finally, we will provide a guideline for how to plan, implement, and fund alternative destination programs, to include finding and writing grants, collaboration with outside agencies, and lessons learned along the way.