{"id":29110,"date":"2020-09-18T12:32:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T12:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mtelehealth.com\/?p=29110"},"modified":"2020-09-18T12:32:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T12:32:04","slug":"three-virtual-care-components-every-senior-care-facility-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmiltie.com\/at-home-testing\/three-virtual-care-components-every-senior-care-facility-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Three virtual care components every senior care facility needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As with any crisis, COVID-19 has exposed and widened existing cracks in the foundations of our nation\u2019s healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This instability is particularly evident in senior care, given the extreme levying of pressure on health systems, providers and staff. With the weight of the pandemic miring classic models of care delivery, how can virtual care help senior care facilities deliver more person-centered care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To better understand the benefits of virtual care, we must first understand the term in its entirety. After establishing the definition, we will explore the three care components your organization should consider implementing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is virtual care?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual care is a comprehensive model of care that addresses issues health systems are attempting to resolve remotely, including infection control, access, affordability, disease management, clinician shortages and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This catch-all term encompasses the many ways providers interact with residents in clinical settings, including virtual doctor visits, telemonitoring, virtual data sharing and many other remote processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which components of virtual care should my organization provide?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the offerings of telehealth are numerous, virtual visits, remote monitoring and artificial intelligence are three components your organization should employ. Individually, these virtual strategies optimize care; collectively, these virtual strategies revolutionize care.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a study from Accenture<\/a>, 70% of consumers surveyed would prefer to have a virtual exam for minor ailments like a sore throat or a sinus condition. While this statistic is telling, the benefits of telehealth extend far beyond satisfying would-be consumers. By implementing a telehealth platform at your organization, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n