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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:

Nesa: The Virtual Care Operating System That Disappears Into Epic Workflow

NESA provides the only Epic Toolbox-listed virtual care infrastructure that elegantly integrates into existing clinical workflows. Unlike traditional point solutions that add vendor complexity, NESA's ONE platform replaces 3-7 separate contracts with a single, unified system that scales across unlimited use cases—from virtual nursing and telesitting to tele-stroke, NICU, ED triage, and specialist consults.

One Platform. One Integration. Unlimited Workflows.

Built on NVIDIA edge-based AI, NESA Vision One combines computer vision (17+ body joints, object detection, room context) and natural language processing in a single device that sees patient movement, listens to care conversations, and acts instantly—all while maintaining complete data sovereignty within your hospital network. Every camera operates as its own computer, enabling distributed processing that optimizes power consumption while running multiple applications simultaneously.

Clinical-Grade Infrastructure

  • 4K high-resolution optics with 360° awareness and 25× optical PTZ
  • Real-time AI processing with zero cloud latency—all data stays on-premise
  • Direct Epic flowsheet write-back, ADT feeds, and native ECAL/CAL integration
  • HIPAA-compliant, NDAA-compliant hardware with built-in redundancy
  • Whisper AI for crystal-clear audio capture even in noisy clinical environments

Measurable Impact

Trusted by health systems including Duke, Baylor Scott & White, and UT Health San Antonio:

  • Zero-Latency Performance: Real-time fall detection and clinical event monitoring that works even if the hospital network goes down.
  • Automated Documentation: AI that captures clinical events and pre-populates notes directly into Epic Hyperspace.
  • 4K Dual Verification: A 30% reduction in medication errors by allowing a remote nurse to verify high-risk meds via high-definition video.
  • Efficiency Gains: 73.9% of discharge orders are now completed by 10am, compared to a 46.2% baseline.
  • Clinical Safety: A 37.5% reduction in falls with injury and an 80% reduction in severe hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI).
  • High Adoption: 100% nurse technology adoption rates, with patients reuqesting rooms fitted with Nesa ONE. 

Designed by Clinicians, for Clinicians

Nesa is recognized by Joint Commission surveyors as "the standard that should exist in patient care across all hospitals" and partners with Magnet-designated organizations. The platform is certified to NHS clinical risk management standards (DCB 0129) for international deployment.

Scale your best clinicians across your entire system—without extending vendor contracts, security reviews, or integration backlogs.

About Nesa:

Industry leading, Epic Toolbox 2025 and 2026 for Inpatient Virtual Care platform combining edge AI, computer vision, and native workflow integration.

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Product Capabilities

Fixed room displays with intuitive patient/family-facing UI showing care team info, patient education, and visit schedules in easy-to-read format

Fully configurable unit-specific displays with health system branding, customizable layouts for different care settings (ICU, Med-Surg, Behavioral Health), and role-based information presentation

Epic Toolbox 2025 and 2026, Epic-native integration providing real-time EHR updates, automated alerts for patient conditions, and seamless device connectivity through existing hospital infrastructure

AI-powered patient monitoring with continuous video analytics detecting falls, mobility changes, and safety events; predictive algorithms enabling proactive intervention

Enterprise-grade platform with 99.9% uptime, HIPAA-compliant security, redundant systems, and precise data transmission with clinical-grade accuracy for virtual care delivery

Platform is clinician-focused for virtual nursing/telesitting; patient environmental controls (lights, temperature) are being released in 2026

Native Epic integration enabling automated clinical workflow alignment, vitals synchronization, and coordination across hospital systems without custom interfaces. See Epic Toolbox Blueprint for 2025 and 2026 to understand integration depth.

Edge computing architecture with NVIDIA chips enables distributed processing where each camera operates as its own computer, running multiple applications simultaneously while optimizing power consumption and reducing centralized data center load

Bi-directional audio/video communication between patients and remote care teams, with one-touch calling through in-room displays and mobile devices

Virtual care teams access real-time Epic patient context, care team assignments, and clinical summaries at point of care; facilitates collaboration between bedside and remote clinicians through integrated communication

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:

Nesa is is the ONE platform for any use case from admission to transition and provides Epic-native virtual care infrastructure with AI-powered clinical intelligence, enabling health systems to scale clinical capacity across unlimited workflows through a single platform and integration.

Core Capabilities:

Virtual Nursing

Deploy hub-and-spoke models where virtual clinicians monitor 12-16 patients with AI-powered alerts, provide admission/discharge support, medication verification, and documentation assistance—all within Epic workflow.

AI-Powered Safety Monitoring

Continuous computer vision analytics detect fall risks, monitor patient positioning, and track behavioral changes, writing data directly to Epic flowsheets with <15-second alert-to-intervention times.

Specialist Consults

Connect neurologists, neonatologists, and intensivists to multiple facilities via Epic Monitor for stroke assessment, NICU resuscitation, ICU backup, and tele-specialty services.

ED Virtual Triage

Conduct intake via Epic ASAP, expedite orders, reduce LWBS rates, streamline bed assignment, and reduce boarding times through virtual physician assessment.

Hospitalist Coverage

Enable after-hours and multi-site coverage where hospitalists admit from multiple EDs simultaneously, provide backup coverage, and eliminate admission delays.

Admission, Discharge & Transfer (ADT)

Streamline ADT workflows virtually through Epic integration, reducing patient wait times and improving care coordination across transitions.

Ambient Clinical Documentation

Capture care conversations and automatically document in Epic through ambient voice intelligence, reducing documentation burden without leaving workflow.

Surgical/OR Support

Virtual nurses document procedures in Epic OpTime while surgical teams stay focused on patient care, capturing supplies and interventions in real-time.

Care Coordination

Conduct home assessments, coordinate post-acute transitions, and enable family participation via MyChart Bedside TV integration.

Behavioral Health Monitoring

Remotely monitor patient behavior with AI-powered detection to ensure real-time patient and staff safety, particularly in psychiatric and detox settings.

Pediatric use cases:

Pediatric & Family Support

  • eNICU and ePICU: Enhance NICU and PICU care quality with specialist access and family engagement, PICU or NICU to ED support, delivery room support
  • Mother-Baby Monitoring: Support postpartum care, lactation support, and mothers undergoing detoxification
  • Newborn Observation: Manage respiratory decompensations with continuous AI-powered monitoring
  • Patient & Family Education: Reduce bedside time pressure while improving care experience
  • Virtual Family Check-ins: Provide family-centered care through MyChart Bedside
Users:

Virtual nurses, bedside nurses, hospitalists, specialists (neurologists, neonatologists, intensivists), ED physicians, OR teams, care coordinators, administrators, patients, and family members

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, ADT, Other

EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

Required

EMRs Supported:

Epic

Hardware Compatibility:

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

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Differentiators

Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

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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:

Nesa is not an EHR replacement but the virtual care operating system that disappears inside Epic workflow. As the only inpatient virtual care platform listed in Epic Toolbox, Nesa meets Epic's recommended integration practices with native ECAL/CAL integration, direct flowsheet write-back, and ADT feeds—eliminating middleware and enabling clinicians to deliver virtual care without ever leaving Epic.

Differentiators vs Competitors:
  • Epic-Native Architecture
  • Only virtual care platform in Epic Toolbox with recommended integration standards
  • Direct Epic integration—no middleware, no separate logins, no PHI transmission outside Epic
  • Native flowsheet documentation, ADT integration, and MyChart Bedside connectivity
  • Clinicians work entirely within Epic Monitor, ASAP, and OpTime—never toggling between systems
  • One Platform Replaces 3-7 Vendor Contracts
  • Single infrastructure supporting unlimited workflows: virtual nursing, telesitting, tele-stroke, NICU, ED triage, OR documentation, specialist consults
  • Eliminates vendor sprawl—one security review, one integration, one support relationship
  • Deploy once, activate new workflows without additional vendor contracts or integration projects
  • Edge-Based AI Infrastructure
  • NVIDIA-powered edge computing where each camera operates as its own computer
  • Computer vision (17+ body joints, object detection, room context) + natural language processing on the same device
  • Real-time AI processing with zero cloud latency—all data stays on-premise within hospital network
  • Ambient intelligence that sees patient movement, listens to care conversations, and acts instantly
  • Complete Data Sovereignty
  • 100% on-premise processing—no cloud transmission of PHI
  • HIPAA compliance by design with all AI processing within hospital network
  • Built-in redundancy with native downtime mode during Epic maintenance
  • Clinical-grade security with NDAA-compliant hardware
  • Clinical-Grade Hardware
  • 4K high-resolution optics with 360° awareness and 25× optical PTZ
  • Reads IV bags, wristbands, surgical device labels from across the room
  • Low-light IR + HDR/WDR for dimmed NICU rooms and overnight conditions
  • Whisper AI captures patient voices even in noisy clinical environments with 20 kHz speech quality
  • Distributed edge architecture optimizes power consumption while running multiple applications simultaneously
  • Proven Clinical Impact
  • $674K annual value per 12-bed deployment with <12-month payback
  • <15-second response time from alert to clinical intervention
  • Falls prevented within 24 hours of deployment
  • Zero customer churn across 14+ health system customers
  • Joint Commission recognition as "the standard that should exist in patient care across all hospitals"
  • Enterprise Partnership Model
  • Epic Toolbox for Inpatient Virrtual Care with deep Epic ecosystem expertise
  • Magnet health system partnerships recognized for nursing excellence
  • NHS-certified clinical risk management (DCB 0129) for international deployment
  • Team of clinical, IT, and operational experts ensuring customer success
  • Purpose-built by clinicians and healthcare operators, not technology vendors
  • Futureproof Infrastructure
  • Modular hardware design enables upgrades without platform replacement
  • Vision One program supports hardware evolution while maintaining software compatibility
  • Scalable from single unit pilots to 32-hospital enterprise deployments
  • Lower TCO through consolidated vendor relationships and reduced integration complexity

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