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Caregility presents: Explore bedside telehealth’s financial benefits
Nov 11, 2024
Mike Brandofino, President and COO of Caregility, discusses the economic benefits of bedside telehealth in hospitals. He shares how tele-nursing combats staffing shortages while enhancing patient care. The conversation also tackles implementation challenges and the significance of integrated platforms for effective monitoring. Brandofino highlights transformative outcomes from virtual nursing, such as improved discharge times and nurse satisfaction. Additionally, he underscores cost savings from preventing falls and the role of AI in enhancing care efficiency.
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- The expansion of bedside telehealth enhances patient monitoring and safety by allowing nurses to oversee multiple patients efficiently.
- Integrating telehealth technology directly into patient rooms improves operational procedures and contributes to better staffing models in healthcare.
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Expansion of Telehealth in Hospitals
Telehealth has significantly expanded in hospitals, moving beyond initial ICU applications to encompass broader care models. Virtual care is now being utilised for patient observation, particularly for those at risk of falls, and for tele-nursing due to a nursing shortage. This shift enhances monitoring capabilities, allowing nurses to oversee multiple patients simultaneously, thus improving safety and care efficiency. For instance, hospitals are beginning to invest in infrastructure that supports telehealth in every patient room, eliminating the need for additional staff to transport equipment.
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