Consider it more than a remote possibility. Nearly 1,000 Tampa General Hospital (TGH) patients are proof that patient care can be provided at home by using advanced technologies that communicate with health care providers.
Remote patient monitoring is a continually growing trend in health care that allows caregivers to receive important health information about patients. The updates from a patient at home allow health care experts to make real-time decisions in a virtual setting that can help patients experience the best possible health.
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Tampa General, an academic medical center on Florida’s west coast, is conducting a remote patient monitoring project focused on patients with such primary chronic conditions as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- High blood pressure
“Our goal is to improve quality outcomes and the lives of patients,” said Jason Swoboda, director of Innovation at Tampa General. “The hope is to support chronically ill patients in the comfort of their homes. It’s really about improving quality of life for those we serve.”
Tampa General Hospital is collaborating with an innovative digital health connectivity company Stel Life on the system’s hardware and software. Stel’s “Vitals Hub” integrates with health monitoring devices, including:
- Scales
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Glucometers (blood sugar testing)
- Thermometers
One advantage of the Stel Life operating system is its simplicity. Patients who are not accustomed to using smartphones or who may not have access to advanced technology benefit from the fact that the Stel Hub is “plug and go.” The Stel Hub seamlessly and securely connects wireless health devices to electronic health records without complex setup or mobile applications.
SOURCE: PR Newswire