Clinicians on the frontlines are faced with big questions about testing for themselves, patients and their own families. It is hard to keep up with the changing information and availability, so we have prepared this article compiled from the Stanford Medicine Anesthesia Informatics and Media Lab to help understand the two tests that are available for COVID-19 testing.
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to collect medical and other forms of health data from individuals in one location and electronically transmit that information securely to health care providers in a different location for assessment and recommendations. This type of service allows a provider to continue to track healthcare data for a patient once released to home or a care facility, reducing readmission rates.
What is virtual healthcare, and how does it meet the growing need for change in the traditional healthcare delivery model? Is virtual care the same as telehealth, and if not, what’s the difference?
Telehealth is bridging the gap between people, physicians and health systems, enabling everyone, especially symptomatic patients, to stay at home and communicate with physicians through virtual channels. This helps to reduce the spread of the virus to mass populations and the medical staff on the frontlines.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in quarantine and social isolation measures designed to keep individuals physically distanced from others. Although these initiatives are necessary to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, they may be causing widespread mental health effects, including depression and loneliness, among younger and older individuals alike.
Staying physically active is very important to maintaining good health, both physically and mentally. Studies have shown that remaining active can do wonders for keeping pretty much every part of the body in good shape, and it can even improve a person’s mood.
Days after describing Philadelphia as a potential coronavirus hot spot, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, credited Mayor Jim Kenney’s leadership as the rate of growth in Philadelphia’s COVID-19 cases may be slowing.
The Center for Disease Control recommends these tips for disinfecting surfaces in your home and the workplace.
We all have a part to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Make sure you are regularly practicing these healthy habits. If you think you are getting sick, follow this step-by-step guide to prevent spreading the virus to others.
