With COVID-19 came the accelerated implementation of telehealth to all kinds of providers, including skilled nursing facilities. Understandably, changing the way you provide care is well...big change, at a time when staffing is stretched. But, what if telehealth could expand your staff. Remote patient monitoring is one example.
Whether or not the time is right for change at your facility, telehealth demands consideration. Having show proven benefits during the pandemic, one thing is clear. It is here to stay.
So, here are the top 5 ways telehealth is benefiting caregivers in an at-a-glance infographic.
If you're not using it, maybe it's time to reconsider. Full details can be found in this cdc.gov article – Healthcare Facilities: Managing Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.