Remote or virtual care for medical decision-making in emergency situations

Telehealth for the Emergency Department (ED)

- People affected by the new approach 
- Processes/policieschanged to accomplish the new approach 
- Technologies implemented for the new approach 

Rapid application of a Tele-ICU service during a crisis

Medical departments isolated COVID-19 cases by using a "forward triage system" to decrease unnecessary emergency department visits. This method is limited by funding and current technology, however, the needs to limit both the influx of patients and the spread of the virus have taken precedence.

Triaging patients from home

Acute care refers to short-term treatments for serious injury or illness, as well as urgent medical conditions. ED and ICU are examples of healthcare departments responsible for managing acute care

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The types of care administered via telehealth include acute, chronic, primary, and specialty care

Areas of care administered via telehealth

Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (2020, June 10). 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/telehealth.html

Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Acute care via telehealth

Chronic care refers to the management or ongoing treatment of long-term or pre-existing illnesses and conditions. 
Examples include:
- Coaching and support in areas such as weight management and nutrition 
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Non-urgent care for those in residential or long-term care facilities

Chronic care via telehealth

- Federally qualified health centers (FQHC)
- Community clinics
- Pharmacies
- School-based health centers

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