How Telehealth Solutions Improve Patient Care

by | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog

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How Telehealth Solutions Improve Patient Care

Today’s world revolves around technology. When there’s an opportunity to take care of everyday tasks from the palm of your hand, there’s an increased desire to utilize similar technology to make healthcare more convenient for patients. Telehealth solutions enable patient engagement while ensuring high quality care within a hospital or another private care setting. With the right telemedicine software and digital tools, your facility can improve the patient experience and help the healthcare system evolve into a more diverse and conducive space for patients in need.

Let’s take a closer look at the in’s and out’s of telehealth solutions, including its benefits, who can use it and it’s usability in the healthcare space:

How do telehealth solutions improve patient care?

From post-acute care and chronic condition management to behavioral health and more, telemedicine has the ability to improve the lives of many patients. It’s versatility and convenience reduces hospital readmissions, improves patient outcomes and satisfaction, and allows your facility to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to growing global healthcare trends.

How difficult is it to use telehealth technologies?

As with any new technology, telehealth solutions come with a learning curve. To ensure your team is prepared for the involvement of telemedicine, you can streamline implementation with a plan of action. Develop a realistic timeline for the usage of the new technology, educate your staff ahead of time and be willing to adjust training and live dates accordingly to accommodate your staff. The more comfortable clinicians feel about the technology, the increased chance of its success from the start.

A similar timeline should be developed for your patients; they may not feel instant comfort during the immediate implementation if they don’t understand it. However you can easily streamline the process, educate your patients on the benefits during the first introduction, and you will see how quickly they become comfortable with the technology. After all, with everything being digitally accessible today, telehealth solutions will seem almost like second nature for many. You can also provide step-by-step instructions and offer a helping hand whenever it’s necessary. Continuous education will help patients familiarize with these efficiencies and eliminate the inevitable intimidation that often follows new processes.

Who can provide telehealth solutions?

Most, if not all care settings, can provide telemedicine options to a certain extent. According to the National Telehealth Policy Resource Center, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers submissions for facilities interested in delivering telehealth solutions. Eligible providers include physicians, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workings and registered dieticians. Those eligible parties interested in providing telehealth out of their facility must then partner with a provider who can administer the solution and help during the implementation stage.

AMD Global Telemedicine, is a prime example of a trusted vendor. As the world’s leading supplier of telemedicine solutions, your facility can rest assured that you’ll receive the assistance needed to choose, implement and use telemedicine. From cutting edge encounter management software to versatile digital tools, we can help you achieve your goals in the healthcare workspace. For more information, contact us today.

If you’re interested in implementing telemedicine solutions at your practice, keep up with our blogs!

“AMD is a telehealth company that has always been dependable, and extremely knowledgeable in assisting with choosing the right equipment to meet our needs. Their customer service and technical support of our programs has been impeccable.”

Dr. Lisa Gwynn

Interim Division Chief, Child and Adolescent Health / University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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