The use of technology in telehealth and telemedicine has allowed providers to keep in contact with their patients in both real time (synchronous) and over a period, or not real time (asynchronous). It assists in the provider’s ability to diagnose and treat during an acute episode along with monitoring a chronic disease for continued management. ABC Home Health is looking at telemedicine products to monitor their clients with Congestive Health Failure (CHF) at home. ABC is looking for Remote Monitoring Devices (RMD’s) to enhance the care given and assist in reducing readmissions (less than 30 days) to the hospital. You have been tasked to review and to report back on the device you would like to see demonstrated by the vendor. From the list below, choose 4 important criteria that need to be addressed when looking for equipment. 1. Integration with physician and hospital Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 2.User friendly for client 3.Easy for staff to use/ training education. 4. Cost~buy vs. lease 5. Legal issues/ Confidentiality (HIPAA and HITECH compliant) Answer 2 Remote Monitoring Devices from the following companies to research and compare them using the 4 criteria chosen. 1. ResMEd 2. Medtronic 3. Phillips Healthcare Describe each RMD in paragraph or bullet point (with several sentences), using the 4 criteria for further review. Discuss why device was chosen. How will this help in reducing readmissions within 30 days to the hospital?

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The use of technology in telehealth and telemedicine has allowed providers to keep in contact with their patients in both real time (synchronous) and over a period, or not real time (asynchronous). It assists in the provider’s ability to diagnose and treat during an acute episode along with monitoring a chronic disease for continued management. ABC Home Health is looking at telemedicine products to monitor their clients with Congestive Health Failure (CHF) at home. ABC is looking for Remote Monitoring Devices (RMD’s) to enhance the care given and assist in reducing readmissions (less than 30 days) to the hospital. You have been tasked to review and to report back on the device you would like to see demonstrated by the vendor. From the list below, choose 4 important criteria that need to be addressed when looking for equipment. 1. Integration with physician and hospital Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 2.User friendly for client 3.Easy for staff to use/ training education. 4. Cost~buy vs. lease 5. Legal issues/ Confidentiality (HIPAA and HITECH compliant) Answer 2 Remote Monitoring Devices from the following companies to research and compare them using the 4 criteria chosen. 1. ResMEd 2. Medtronic 3. Phillips Healthcare Describe each RMD in paragraph or bullet point (with several sentences), using the 4 criteria for further review. Discuss why device was chosen. How will this help in reducing readmissions within 30 days to the hospital?

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