As an indicator of a patient’s health status, vital signs monitoring is at core of the diagnosis and treatment workflow. This means that with advancements in connected devices and remote patient monitoring, the future of vital signs monitoring is set to revolutionize the entire healthcare industry. So, join us as we explore what it all holds for healthcare providers, manufacturers,…
In the constantly changing world of healthcare, medical equipment plays an important role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient care. If you’re a healthcare professional or a buyer that’s interested in leasing medical equipment, you might be facing the dilemma of whether you should purchase the equipment outright, or go ahead with leasing it. For many organizations, leasing…
Over the past few years, telemedicine has been gaining universal recognition and acceptance as an effective tool in providing healthcare. Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare using technologies like mobile health apps on smartphones, remote monitoring, and video conferencing. In the field of mental health, telemedicine refers to the use of these technologies in providing remote mental health services…
The role of portable vital sign monitors in disaster response cannot be overstated. In times of crisis – such as natural disasters or mass casualty incidents – the ability to quickly and accurately monitor a patient’s vital signs could mean the difference between life and death. In particular, portable vital signs monitors have revolutionized how healthcare providers and disaster response…
Tracking the condition of residents is a high priority for long-term care facilities, but some monitoring devices are better adapted to this environment than others. Two in particular stand out—vital monitors and patient monitors. When supplying staff with effective monitoring equipment, it’s important to know which is best for your facility. Vital Monitors Vs. Patient Monitors The two common types…
The Covid-19 pandemic changed many areas of our world, not the least of which was health care. Fighting surging patient numbers in hospitals, the importance of effective telehealth tools that allow physicians to monitor and conduct patient care remotely became more urgent than ever. And while the specter of Covid-19 recedes, it appears telehealth options are here to stay: usage…
Checking on residents’ vital signs is an integral part of any nursing staff member’s job. It’s common to take vitals manually, but automated methods are gaining more traction as they promise faster, more accurate readings. Improved accuracy can make nursing staff’s jobs easier while providing better service to residents. Measuring and Recording Vital Signs – Accuracy Is Key When measuring…
Connected Healthcare is Transforming Medical Care The scope of connected healthcare has changed drastically since the launch of the first employer-sponsored connected health program in 2007. That first program targeted only employees with high blood pressure to improve their results. We’ve come a long way since 2007. In 2020, the pandemic gave a stunning boost of 71.3% to connected healthcare…
During the crisis years of the pandemic, consumers changed the way they interacted with the healthcare system. Patients accepted or even demanded remote care options, fearing contagion in hospitals and medical offices. The changed behaviors of those years have made a lasting impact on the entire medical industry, causing patients to more readily adopt remote care solutions and caregivers and…
Mobile technology and healthcare are growing more and more closely entwined, especially with the high demands placed on staff in skilled nursing facilities. Many facilities are short staffed, which makes connected vitals monitoring integral to meeting the needs of residents in a timely manner. Fortunately, modern technologies make it easier for nursing staff to serve residents, yielding many benefits for…