Telehealth

What is the role of telehealth in long-term care?

By 16 de septiembre de 2020marzo 25th, 2021No Comments

Telemedicine systems in the provision of long-term care require cutting-edge solutions that are natural, attractive, and easy to use. Therefore, for both remote patient monitoring and care coordination, the virtual environment plays a key role.

Periodic monitoring of remote patients with chronic diseases or simply long-term control is made possible from their own homes, reducing the frequency of their visits to health centers.

Without a doubt, achieving the “Triple Objective” of improving care, health, and reducing costs is the main focus. People may need long-term services at any age. Therefore, reducing avoidable hospitalizations is paramount. Many major long-term care health systems are implementing virtual care to help them achieve the goals of improving operational efficiency, clinical outcomes, and the delivery of first-class services to patients.

A partner who understands long-term care

Vidyo is the ally that understands and can facilitate what care facilities require to successfully implement a telemedicine program.

It offers a set of solutions for health systems seeking to expand their patient care models to address the triple bottom line. Vidyo also allows for increased patient participation. It provides a captivating, convenient, and safe communication platform for those who may have problems moving from their bed or wheelchair.

Use Cases

  • Virtual coordination of care with residents, family, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure adequate follow-up and easy access.
  • Use surveillance of remote residents to identify opportunities for early intervention.
  • Safely coordinate care, manage chronic disease states and educate patients remotely.

“Remote monitoring and control of patients in the home environment is the second most frequent use of virtual health technologies employed by health systems, after emergency care. -Healthcare Informatics

Obviously, Telemedicine is also useful for those long-term care centers that are now seeking to protect their vulnerable elderly population, thus providing specialized care for these patients.

With access to Vidyo’s solutions, long-term care systems have the tools to transform their care model. Having secure, easy-to-use, and attractive interfaces will allow long-term care systems to focus more time on what is most relevant: patient care.

If you want more information about Vidyo for Telemedicine, we invite you to download this Infographic on long-term care.