Telemedicine Case-In-Point
Columbus Community Hospital Achieves Five-Star Rating for Excellent Care
Like all healthcare providers, Columbus Community Hospital has faced immense challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pressures of the healthcare crisis, the hospital rose to the challenge and earned a five-star rating from Healthgrades – a rating that is based on patient outcomes. CCH leaders credit their staff’s hard work and Teledigm Health in their success.
Critical Care Telemedicine is Essential to Osmond General Hospital
Rural healthcare organizations often struggle with limited resources and access to critical care providers. Telemedicine delivers instant access to a variety of specialists to ensure patients receive critical care.
Dr. Tim Sullinger takes on emergency room (ER) cases for Osmond General Hospital as a part of Teledigm Health and Bryan Telemedicine’s Hospitalist Program.
Cherry County Hospital & Clinic Capitalizes on Human Resources Expertise
Cherry County Hospital and Clinic (CCH) located in the largest county in Nebraska, serves over 23,000 people across Nebraska and South Dakota.
Kyle Kellum began his new position as CEO of CCH with many challenges in his path. His first day was the Monday after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared. He succeeded an impressive CEO and CFO, both of whom retired with tenures of nearly 40 years. Everyone, including Kellum, knew he had big shoes to fill.
Providing Essential Support to Lexington Regional Health Center
Staffing shortages are an exceptional challenge for healthcare organizations, especially rural facilities. Telemedicine offers a unique solution to staffing resources by providing virtual access to physicians.
Dr. Asha Schweitzer of Teledigm Health and Bryan Telemedicine takes on ER cases for Lexington Regional Health Center. Through advanced telehealth technology, Dr. Schweitzer administers expert diagnoses and treatments, assisting both patients and healthcare workers.
Paula Robles | Lexington, NE
Patient
• Paula Robles, Age 60
• Barber, mother, daughter, and grandmother
• Lives on a farm 14 miles outside of Lexington, NE
Insights
- Trouble standing
- Loss of sight
- Slurred speech
Diagnosis
Stroke due to high blood pressureResults
Dr. Wanahita from Teledigm Health and the team at Lexington Regional Health provided quick, calm, and personal treatment while keeping Paula close to home.
Technology Meets Healthcare Post-COVID 19
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth technology had been incrementally changing the practice of family medicine in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 1,629,000 telehealth encounters occurred in the first three months of 2020 (early pandemic period), compared with approximately 1,084,000 encounters during the same period in 2019, representing a 50% increase. The numbers continued to increase throughout 2020 as the climate surrounding COVID-19 only got worse.
Bryan Telemedicine & Cox Barton County Hospital Responds to Patient Needs
In October 2019, a new telehealth program provided by Bryan Telemedicine helps Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri respond to patient needs. Patient Steve James shares how the program helped him. Emergency Department nurse manager shares the advantages of the program for the hospital and patients. Through our partnerships with health care organizations across the country, Bryan Telemedicine, managed by Teledigm Health, offers high quality care to patients allowing them to stay in their community, supports local health care providers through consultative and specialized services, and helps strengthen community hospitals.
Lexington Regional Health Center
Lexington, NE
Size
• 25 bed critical access hospital
• Offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical, emergency, and obstetric care
Insights
Patient transfers increased and the average daily census decreased.In an effort to support Medical Staff work/life balance, virtual hospitalist coverage overnight was requested.
Deployment
Teledigm Health physicians serve as nocturnal hospitalists to offer immediate access to high quality care through experienced, board certified hospital medicine physicians.
Provided a suite of services to Lexington, including Acute Stroke / Neurology, and Hospitalist services.
Lancaster Rehabilitation Center Showcases Doctor on Wheels
March 2020, Lancaster Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, NE showcases the importance of connecting patients and specialists in the most effective way possible – through telemedicine. The goal is to keep patients at home with their family and within their community. It’s the perfect solution to minimize contact especially during the initial stages of the coronavirus pandemic.