Telehealth in-home monitoring program

Telehealth is an in-home monitoring program that allows the Parmenter nurses to remotely monitor a patient’s blood pressure, weight, and oxygen saturation. When recommended by a physician, there is no charge for this service for a visiting nurse patient. The equipment is installed by the nurse, who easily trains the patient and family. The equipment is compact, wireless and easy for the patient to use – all that’s needed is a few minutes each day. Data from the devices is sent by secure server to Parmenter nurses who read and analyze the information and then act on it accordingly.
 

If the patient’s vital sign measurements are outside of limits set by the patient’s physician, the nurse will call the patient to see what is happening. Sometimes, the nurse will have medications adjusted through contact with the patient’s physician. Communication and directives from the patient’s physician are paramount. Telehealth’s purpose is to enhance the physician’s care, not replace it.

This early intervention and response to subtle changes in the patient’s vital signs will, hopefully, prevent re-hospitalizations and unnecessary trips to the emergency room.

Call us at 508-358-3000, to learn more.