Telemedicine Blogs
Our current reality is one of necessary preparedness. The world is quite an unpredictable place. Large-scale disasters are very real, very possible and very daunting to address- but we are nevertheless faced with the challenge of being ever-prepared for whatever may occur, whenever it may happen. Telehealth provides many one-on-one benefits to both patients and…
STEMI Coordinator Benefits from GD Telehealth Solutions A STEMI Coordinator is responsible for all components of a STEMI program. This includes organization, development, planning, management and evaluation of the program. The primary goal of this role is to enhance the quality of care delivered to STEMI patients. With so many different aspects and responsibilities within…
The Quality and Process Improvement Manager is always looking for room to improve in the ever-changing industry of healthcare. Maybe they can stand to shave a minute or two off your door to needle time; maybe their notification response time could use a little boost; perhaps their EMS call flow could be flowing a bit…
Our military Veterans give their all for our country’s safety and prosperity, and they often return from duty with scars, both physical and emotional. Sadly, their suffering doesn’t end with their service, and in years past it has been extremely difficult for them to acquire the care that they need upon their return home. Inability…
Paramedic Benefits from GD Telehealth Solutions Paramedics play a vital role in initial patient care- they are one of the first line of defense when a 911 call is placed and the person sent out on community paramedic vehicles. Before the patient reaches the Emergency Department, paramedics are responsible for examination, evaluation and treatment, all…
EMS Medical Director Benefits from GD Telehealth Solutions “Physician oversight of EMS by a dedicated and qualified medical director is critical to the successful delivery of quality out-of-hospital patient care at all jurisdictional levels.” (ACEP) The above quote by the American College of Emergency Physicians sums it up pretty neatly –but nothing about an EMS…
EMS Liaison/ Coordinator Benefits from GD Telehealth Solutions An EMS Liaison bridges first responders and the Emergency Department, and sometimes multiple healthcare facilities. They ensure that processes are running smoothly and that all members of their team are well equipped enough to follow protocols and perform the best patient care possible. This is becoming more…
Telehealth has been introduced as this new, disruptive trend that is blazing through healthcare. Truth is, Telehealth isn’t new at all. Opinions differ as to the official birthday of telehealth, but some say it originated in the early 1900s in the Netherlands with the transmission of heart rhythms via telephone. (Maher, et al, 2018). Fast-forward…
ED Director Benefits from GD Telehealth Solutions An ED Director is often responsible for everything from pre-hospital communications to door-to-needle time, patient outcomes, staff performance and everything else in between. They run the show in the Emergency Department. In the business of saving lives, you need to run a tight ship. What if you had…
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) defines telehealth as the “use of electronic communication and information technology to support long-distance clinical healthcare, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration.” It seems like such a system would benefit….well, just about anybody. So why is there so much emphasis on the importance of…