Telehealth
TeleHEALTH Connects Patients and Clinicians in Real Time
Telehealth is an innovative, secure technology that enables real-time clinical interactions across the entire continuum of care. This leading-edge communication system allows practitioners in Quality of Life to communicate with patients in another Veteran’s Care location. Anytime, anywhere, clinicians can address a host of health issues immediately, eliminating the need for patient travel whenever possible.
Secure, Private, and HIPAA Compliant
Quality of Life utilizes a secure Data, Voice, SecurityEdge platform which supports real-time interaction as well as interactive document sharing.
The system can be used in a variety of circumstances, which include:
- Enabling remote access to Quality of Life physicians and clinicians
- Connecting patients to outside specialists who can advise on select medical and behavioral challenges
- Collaborating with other medical specialists
- Gathering input from these specialists on a host of medical issues when the physical presence of, and examination by, a provider isn’t necessary
- Consultation with nursing staff, counselors, physical and cognitive therapists, and behavioral analysts in real time when patients need help
- Providing night and weekend input from a remote clinical source
- Flexibility for co-located clinicians who can access the system using a cell phone, tablet, iOS or pc device, and a camera
Clinical use of telehealth can also reduce the need for urgent care and emergency room visits, as certain medical evaluations and physician input can be accomplished via video interaction and sharing patient data.
