Doug Lang, VP of Client Growth at Health Recovery Solutions, took a deep dive into two models of Hospital at Home using remote patient monitoring (RPM): Emergency Department (ED) Diversion and Early Hospital Discharge. From ED diversion to early discharge, patients can benefit greatly from the use of RPM. Doug discussed how providers can increase hospital capacity and reduce the length of stay for their patients by enrolling them in telehealth and ensuring they’re receiving optimal care from the comfort of their own homes.
Key Takeaways:
Identify a patient’s need for RPM in the ED or inpatient hospital bed and qualifying patients for admission
Determine patient eligibility for early discharge to home
Patient education: help them understand their condition and what to expect from their care team
Make the Hospital at Home model work for you as a provider
Hospital at Home telehealth programs enable patients to receive hospital level care and telehealth and RPM services in the comfort of their own homes. The...