EMS Communications for Emergency Teams during COVID-19 This year’s COVID-19 Pandemic lead to EMS facing the most difficult work environment of their careers, requiring enhanced communications between teams. One Westchester County, New York, paramedic saw 11 patients during her shift on April 1, and nine of those patients were likely sick with COVID-19, according to…
Becker’s Hospital Review includes GD as Telehealth Company to Know Becker’s Hospital Review released a list of telehealth companies to know, during a time where telehealth adoption is growing rapidly. [IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Ridgefield, NJ – June 26, 2020 – Becker’s Hospital Review has released a list of Telehealth Companies to know in 2020,…
L.A. County Fire Department Launches Telemedicine Using GD e-Bridge EMS Bureau Achieves 3% Patient Transport Reduction During COVID-19 Pandemic and Preserves Valuable Resources FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ridgefield, NJ – June 25, 2020 – GD (General Devices), a Med Tech specialist in mobile telemedicine and telehealth, announced the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD), with…
The Importance of Medical Interpreters in Patient Care The United States is growing increasingly more diverse, with racial and ethnic minorities making up roughly 40% of the population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 25 million Americans speak the English language “less than very well”. Among these individuals, 8.6% are at risk for adverse…
The difference between Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine Community Paramedicine (CP) and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) both focus on finding ways to physically bring quality healthcare to those who need it. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not quite the same. What are the differences and functions of each method of…
EMS Caller ID system created by Hospital with Configurable Telehealth Solutions Telehealth innovation doesn’t always have to mean major changes in healthcare. During a time that puts extra strain on our healthcare systems and providers, the little things can make a difference. Now more than ever, efficient communication between Emergency Departments (EDs) and Emergency…
Telehealth Newsletter Connecting EMS, Hospitals, MIH/CP and ET3 Healthcare Providers Recent News 5 ways GD Telehealth Solutions are helping healthcare teams during COVID: n hospitals across the world, physicians and healthcare teams are facing a host of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How have healthcare providers mitigated some of these challenges so that they…
5 ways Telehealth Solutions can help during the COVID-19 pandemic In hospitals across the world, physicians and healthcare teams are facing a host of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are navigating through how to provide patient care without exposing themselves and their patients to the virus. They are working on alternative ways treat…
Medical Interpreters Available on the GD e-Bridge Telehealth App GD Interpreter is now available on the GD e-Bridge Telehealth App for access to live-video medical interpreters during patient care. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ridgefield, NJ – June 1, 2020 – GD (General Devices) is excited to announce a game-changing medical interpreters module that is available on…
Why Medical Interpreters are Important in Patient Care The United States is becoming even more diverse with the languages we speak. Today, more than 25 million Americans speak poor English, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This effect is felt especially in healthcare, where communication and language comprehension can directly affect patient safety and satisfaction,…