Telemedicine Blogs
Burning buildings are just one of many challenges that Fire Rescue faces on a daily basis. According to Aaron Dean and Mick Messoline of FireEngineering.com, “Fire suppression and prevention are only two of the numerous duties a fire department must carry out.” In fact, many calls are actually medical emergencies that many jurisdictions require firefighters…
When we work hard or give up our time to help others and sacrifice our needs, we want to be appreciated. It’s human nature. We don’t need a pat on the back every time, but it’s encouraging to receive recognition every now and then. This is especially vital when it comes to our first responders,…
What is Considered ED Physician Burnout? Reports show physician burnout is on the rise year after year. A burnout is a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout is also associated with increased medical error, professionalism issues, and diminished ability to empathize, all leading to…
Dear Reader, This year, GD (General Devices) celebrates its 40th year in business. Considering that the stats show two thirds of new businesses last two years and about only half last five, I couldn’t be more proud with how far GD has come. Founded in 1979 by Michael Smith, GD launched with the Prep Check…
[Mesa, AZ – January 8th, 2019] GD is pleased to announce the installation of the GD CAREpoint Workstation in Arizona General Hospital. The Arizona based hospital has taken the steps to improve patient care and enhance communications with their first responders through the Emergency Room and Hospital departments. For over a quarter of a century, GD…
Ridgefield, New Jersey (November 28, 2018) – General Devices (GD) is pleased to announce the selection of e-Bridge Mobile Telemedicine for Electrocardiogram (ECG) Transmissions by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). As the largest Fire Department in the United States, FDNY is also universally recognized as the busiest in the world with more than…
Mobile Telemedicine provides countless benefits not only to patients yet to both first responders and medical facilities. It maximizes time, saves money and shrinks margin for error; with an average patient cost decrease by 8%. Mobile Telemedicine provides clear protocols for first responders to initiate and for emergency departments to expound on. It smooths out…
Patient Transfers are business. Serious business for all patients involved; transferring hospitals, transport service, agent and – the patient. They hold the balance to patient care, place and time plus the business side of healthcare. If a patient transfer is initiated and the ED/ EMS staff are unable to follow protocols it could result in…
In 2016, nearly 64,000 Americans under the age of 50, died as a result of the Opioid epidemic. This is a 540% rise in just three years. This epidemic has become one of the leading causes of death over guns and car accidents and is taking lives at a rate faster than even H.I.V at…
One of the most significant and dangerous gaps in patient care is between EMS providers and emergency departments. The antiquated approach of EMS sharing patient health information (PHI) via radio or hard copy reports with hospitals often results in physicians not receiving all of the necessary information in a timely manner. With PHI only moving…