Our telehealth program offers several ways for patients and caregivers to interact with us outside of their in-home visits, allowing us to efficiently monitor their health and improve their care.
Telehealth monitors record patient data such as weight, blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels.
A small device, the size of a hardcover book, is installed and is as easy to use as a grocery checkout machine or basic cellular phone. Within minutes, the readings are available electronically to clinicians for a complete review.
The advantages of telehealth technology:
- Ability to adjust services to a patient’s changing needs.
- Monitors current heath in addition to in home care visits.
- Allows clinicians to manage and improve care more efficiently.
- Often decreases emergency room visits.
The following illnesses can be monitored by telehealth:
- COVID-19
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- COPD
- Diabetes (Glucose)
What is monitored depends on our patient’s condition and current health challenges.
For someone with heart focused care we may monitor:
- Oxygen saturation
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Bodyweight
For surgery recovery we may focus on:
- Temperature
- Heart rate
- Activity levels