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Tele-ED
Tele-ED

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Product Description:
The emergency department (ED) has long been the entry point for acute care hospitals, where many patients arrive unpredictably, often in critical condition. Today, EDs face unprecedented surges of patients, many with substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. This influx leads to patients waiting on gurneys in hallways for hours or even days before an ICU room becomes available. Such inefficiencies demand multiple consultations and delay access to necessary intensivist care. Equum Medical's Tele-ED Services offer a solution to alleviate these burdens. Our physician teams take on the responsibility of managing the care of patients boarding in the ED. We ensure these patients are efficiently triaged and receive continuous management until they are either treated in the ICU, transitioned to a lower-intensity setting, or relocated to another care facility. In some cases, patients can even be sent home with appropriate prescriptions. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for multiple departmental consultations, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing the stress on ED staff. By integrating Equum Medical's Tele-ED services, hospitals can improve patient outcomes, reduce ED overcrowding, and provide timely care. Our services help manage the critical patient population effectively, ensuring that the ED staff can focus on immediate, life-saving interventions without the added pressure of prolonged patient boarding. This innovative solution supports a more efficient healthcare delivery model, addressing the critical needs of both patients and healthcare providers.
About Equum Medical:

Equum Medical is a leader in the telehealth industry, dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery with innovative, technology-enabled solutions. Founded by experienced physicians and healthcare professionals, Equum Medical is a trusted partner for hospitals and healthcare systems aiming to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and address workforce challenges. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities, through a comprehensive suite of telehealth solutions.

Equum Medical offers a wide range of telehealth services designed to meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers and patients. Our services include, Virtual Nursing, Tele-ICU, Virtual Sitter, Telemetry, Multi-Specialty Telehealth and High-Acuity Care.

Our Unique Proposition centers on our physician-founded and operated approach, ensuring services are designed with a deep understanding of clinical workflows and patient care needs. With over 200 years of combined telehealth experience among our leadership team, we offer unparalleled expertise to our clients.

Equum Medical is committed to addressing healthcare workforce shortages and enhancing care delivery through strategic telehealth solutions, making high-quality healthcare accessible to all.

Product Description:

Modular, yet comprehensive, vCareCommand is the one enterprise cloud-based virtual care platform that can support all virtual care programs. vCareCommand offers zero code configurable web applications that are immediately familiar to users because they conform to your existing workflows; a robust suite of embedded common core collaboration, documentation, management and business intelligence tools; all fully integrated with your EHR and other systems of your choosing.

Built on 30+ years of experience in telehealth by the pioneers in the industry, vCareCommand delivers unparalleled high quality care to patients regardless of where they are. Our platform powers consistent workflows for in-person and remote encounters, ubiquitous access to patient data and imaging, patient engagement across all service lines and full access to business intelligence that supports complex system management.

About ViTel Net:

ViTel Net has been leading virtual care technology innovation for over 30 years. Our robust cloud platform streamlines clinical and operational workflows while providing clinicians access to all relevant patient data, regardless of its source, with a single sign-on. ViTel Net’s “no code” configurable user experience enables the flexibility needed to provide remote care, quickly and cost effectively for any use case. The results – greater efficiency in making informed decisions that lead to better patient experiences and outcomes across the virtual care continuum. For more information, visit www.vitelnet.com

Compatibility level

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Clients

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Product Capabilities

Enable patients to check in for their virtual visit and access informational or entertaining content while they wait privately for their visit to begin

Add language interpreters, family care givers or additional care team members to any consult with embedded multi-party video conferencing, and increase patient and provider engagement with easy to use secure messaging that includes the ability to share images and documents

Document directly in the EHR or leverage our configurable documentation templates for more flexibility. Either way, our robust EHR integrations make it a seamless experience

24/7 Technical Support

Drive informed decisions and proactively address operational deficiencies with comprehensive telehealth business intelligence that aggregates operational and clinical data across the organization. Leverage robust clinical dashboards to empower providers to efficiently manage virtual care encounters or patient populations

Streamline management of equipment, provider schedules and patient appointments across multiple clinics with multi-dimensional scheduling

Use Cases

Description:

Equum Medical's Tele-ED services provide critical support to emergency departments (ED) through telehealth technology, enabling remote consultations and management of patients. This service aims to alleviate overcrowding, reduce wait times, and provide timely access to specialist care, thereby improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency in the ED.

Use Case 1: Managing Overcrowding and Reducing Wait Times

  • Problem Statement: Emergency departments often face overcrowding and long wait times, which can lead to patient dissatisfaction, delayed care, and increased stress on healthcare staff.
  • Solution: Equum Medical's Tele-ED services enable remote consultations with emergency medicine specialists who can quickly assess and triage patients. By utilizing telehealth technology, patients can be evaluated and managed more efficiently, freeing up ED resources and reducing wait times.

Use Case 2: Enhancing Access to Specialist Care

  • Problem Statement: Rural and smaller hospitals often lack access to specialized care, requiring patients to be transferred to larger facilities, which can delay treatment and increase costs.
  • Solution: Tele-ED services provide immediate access to a network of specialists, including cardiologists, nephrologists and infectious disease experts. This enables hospitals to offer a broader range of services without the need for on-site specialists.

Use Case 3: Supporting ED Staff and Reducing Burnout

  • Problem Statement: ED staff often experience high levels of stress and burnout due to the demanding nature of emergency care, especially during peak times and in high-acuity situations.
  • Solution: Tele-ED services support ED staff by providing access to remote specialists who can assist with patient management, share the workload, and offer expert advice. This reduces the burden on on-site staff and helps prevent burnout.

Equum Medical's Tele-ED services provide versatile solutions to the common challenges faced by emergency departments. By enhancing access to specialist care, managing patient flow, and supporting on-site staff, these services improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of emergency care delivery.

Pediatric use cases:

None provided

Users:

Hospitals

Executives

Description:

the vCareCommand platform delivers unparalleled support 

- Behavioral Health

- Neuroloy and Stroke

- Medically Complex Pediatrics

- Maternal Fetal Medicine

- Cardiology

- Population Health

- Infectious Disease 

- First Responder Crisis Care

Pediatric use cases:

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Users:

Academic Medical Centers, Children's Hospitals, Health Systems, Neourology and Stroke Specialties, Cardiology Specialists

EHR Integrations

Integrations:

Acute care EMR

EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

Not applicable

EMRs Supported:

Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, NextGen, athena, GE, eClinicalWorks, McKesson, Other, Allscripts/Eclipsys, Athenahealth, Azalea Health/Prognosis, CPSI, Evident, Healthland, MEDHOST, MedWorx, QuadraMed, Self-developed, Would prefer not to disclose, Point Click Care

Hardware Compatibility:

Desktop, Mobile / Tablet (web optimized), Mobile / Tablet (native app), Other

Integrations:

Acute care EMR, Ambulatory EMR, Ancillary EMR, ERP system, Patient portal, Pop health platform, Home health, Behavioral health, Community based organizations, ADT, Access +/or revenue cycle, Credentialing, Website / public online sources, Other

EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

Recommended, but not required

EMRs Supported:

Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, NextGen, athena, GE, eClinicalWorks, McKesson, Other, Allscripts/Eclipsys, Athenahealth, Azalea Health/Prognosis, CPSI, Evident, Healthland, MEDHOST, MedWorx, QuadraMed, Self-developed

Hardware Compatibility:

Desktop, Mobile / Tablet (web optimized), Mobile / Tablet (native app), Other

Client Types

Differentiators

Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

Use all EMR

Differentiators vs Competitors:
  1. Physician-Led and Operated. Equum Medical is founded and operated by physicians, which ensures that their telehealth solutions are designed with a deep understanding of clinical workflows and patient care needs. This physician-led approach enhances the relevance and efficacy of their services.
  2. Focus on Rural and Underserved Communities. Equum Medical has a strong commitment to improving healthcare access in rural and underserved areas. Their telehealth services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by these communities, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care without the need for extensive travel.
  3. Proven Outcomes and Customer Testimonials. Equum Medical's services have demonstrated significant improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Their partnerships with hospitals have led to enhanced patient care, reduced wait times, and improved satisfaction among both patients and healthcare providers. Testimonials from rural hospital executives highlight the impact of Equum Medical's services.
  4. Universal Technology Approach. Equum Medical employs a tech-agnostic model that supports health system technology adoption without the need for significant infrastructure investments. This flexible approach allows them to integrate seamlessly with existing hospital systems, making it easier for healthcare providers to adopt and scale their telehealth services.
  5. High-Acuity Care Expertise. Equum Medical specializes in managing high-acuity patients, providing expert care through telehealth for complex conditions. Their high-acuity care services ensure that even the most challenging cases receive the attention and expertise they require, which is particularly valuable for hospitals with limited access to specialized care providers.
  6. Strong Partnerships and Recognitions. Equum Medical is recognized as a Gold Member of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and has been designated as the exclusive HIT Coalition partner by the NRHA as well as a member of American Telemedicine Association. These partnerships underscore their commitment to advancing healthcare and their credibility in the telehealth market.
  7. Innovative Care Models. Equum Medical’s unique care delivery models, like ProviderPOD™, are designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing healthcare providers to expand their services efficiently. These models optimize patient flow, reduce clinician burnout, and improve overall care delivery.
  8. Dedicated Support for Workforce Challenges. Equum Medical addresses the ongoing challenge of healthcare workforce shortages by providing integrated virtual resources that enhance recruitment and retention. Their telehealth solutions offer a more modern, flexible work environment, helping to reduce burnout and stabilize the workforce.

By leveraging these differentiators, Equum Medical stands out as a leader in the telehealth industry, offering comprehensive, innovative, and flexible solutions that meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers and patients, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Equum Medical offers a broad portfolio of telehealth services that cover the entire acute care continuum, including:

  • Tele-ICU: Provides critical care support with board-certified intensivists and critical care nurses, ensuring real-time patient monitoring and expert consultations.
  • Virtual Nursing: Offers round-the-clock nursing support, assisting with patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination.
  • Virtual Sitter: Enhances patient safety by providing continuous remote monitoring to prevent falls and other safety concerns.
  • Telemetry: Enables remote cardiac monitoring for early detection and management of cardiac events.
  • Multi-Specialty Telehealth: Provides access to specialists in various fields, such as cardiology, nephrology, neurology, and more.
Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

ViTel Net's no-code patented platform streamlines custom workflows while alleviating the workload for internal IT resources so they can trouble shoot, launch, and scale existing programs. Reducing the need for additional overhead and costly time and financial investments to start from scratch. Built on over 30 years of experience in telehealth our platform powers unparalleled security, reliability, and flexibility so that our clients can get back to delivering quality care. 

Differentiators vs Competitors:

ViTel Net's clients enjoy consistent cost transparency, security, scalability, and configurability with multi-EHR and PACS integration that makes it easy to launch and expand existing programs. 

Our platform uses an industry-first no-code system that gives our clients the flexibility to add, expand, or change workflows to enable virtual care that best matches their brand of care and adapts to their clinical practices. Without surprise fees, unwavering roadmaps, and limited functionality, our clients can launch virtual care at ease today, while planning for tomorrow.

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