(Sedgwick County, Kan.) – EMS staff provided an update to the Board of County Commissioners today regarding the Integrated Care Team (ICT-1) pilot program which operated from July 30 to October 31.
During the 90 day period, the team treated 205 patients within Sedgwick County and spent an average of three hours per patient.
The team was able to treat 51 percent of patients in place. They were able to transfer 16 percent of patients to a different local resource (EMS, law enforcement).
Throughout the pilot program, a total of 329 public safety resources (law enforcement units, fire trucks, and ambulances) were able to respond to other emergencies. The team was able to prevent 114 visits to the COMCARE Crisis Center and 92 trips to the emergency room.
The three person team consisted of a law enforcement officer, a qualified mental health professional, and a paramedic. Program partners include: Sedgwick County Emergency Communications (911), Sedgwick County EMS (SCEMS), Sedgwick County Fire District 1 (SCFD1), Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Wichita Fire Department (WFD), and Wichita Police Department (WPD).
Moving forward, leaders decided to extend the program to gather additional information. This next period will be supported by 911, SCEMS, WFD, and WPD.
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