Home Health Care Monitoring
Home Health Telemonitoring
Working in conjunction with Medicaid and Hospitals’ Home Health, eHealthcares.com is a program that provides hospital home care with the best of both worlds: the comfort and independence of staying at home, and the security of daily monitoring and proper medical attention.
How It Works
The system consists of a Compact Monitor and Scale, Blood Pressure Cuff and Pulse Oximeter, which is placed in the patient’s home.
In three minutes, the system collects a variety of vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, body weight and temperature every day.
The data is sent via a telephone line to nursing monitor stations, where a nurse reviews this information 365 days a year and responds appropriately. If there is a change in the health status or nurse, the patient contacts their physician to promptly address needs.
The vitals measurement takes just a few minutes, and collects a variety of vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and body weight. In addition to the standard vitals, it can also be setup for optional vitals with appropriate attachment such as blood sugar or temperature.
The data is sent via a telephone line or GPRS (optional cell data device) to web based software application, where a qualified nurse reviews patient data 365 days a year, responding appropriately. If there is a change in the health status a nurse contact the patient for assessment. If further intervention is needed the nurse can contact their physician to promptly address needs.
Vital Signs Measurements
Every day, the Remote Patient Monitoring System along with a nurse measures:
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Weight up to 500 pounds
- Oxygen saturation
- Temperature, if needed
- Blood Sugar
In addition, Disease Specific Symptoms Management (DSSM) questions can be programmed allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status.
Benefits of Daily Monitoring
- Allows for proactive and preventive care.
- Allows for early identification of clinical needs, adjustment to the treatment plan and medications.
Reduces Emergency Room visits and unplanned hospitalizations. At a cost of approximately $7,000.00 to $9,000.00 per patient.
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