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Rush Memorial's virtual ICU reduces transfers, boosts patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Physicians and nurses were only able to provide ICU care on a part-time basis. PROPOSAL Rush Memorial brought in vendor Access TeleCare to implement a two-bed, virtual ICU. The virtual physicians can access the EHR to adequately care for the patients and make all necessary documentation.

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ProMedica Health doubles inpatient virtual service lines, expediting specialty care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" In ProMedica's acute care space, staff combined the technology expansion of the tele-cart fleet with an integrated order and documentation within the EHR for specific virtual consult services within six regional hospitals, and trained the staff and specialists on the most efficient and compliant workflows required. THE PROBLEM.

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