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Minister Donnelly welcomes update on Pathfinder Service   Pathfinder is an alternative care pathway for the older community within the Beaumount Hospital catchment area in Dublin. Pathfinder is a Sláintecare funded project and sees the National Ambulance Service, Allied Health Professionals from Beaumont Hospital, and Dublin Fire Brigade working together to respond and treat older people in their home. When a 112/999 emergency call is received, a staff member assess whether the response required meets the triage criteria to allow the call to access the Pathfinder Service. This innovative service enables staff treat and assess the patient as well as provide the appropriate supports and follow up care to the patient, so that the patient does not need to be transported to a busy Emergency Department to receive care. This is proving to be a much better experience for the patient as well as for staff, as they know that the patient has received appropriate care in a t

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