What You Should Know:
– Vivalink, a provider of digital healthcare solutions, is making it easier for nonprofit hospitals to adopt Hospital-at-Home (HaH) programs with the launch of its new HaH Starter Program.
– Vivalink is offering this program at no cost to eligible hospitals in the U.S.
Hospital-at-Home: A Growing Trend in Healthcare
Hospital-at-Home programs allow patients to receive acute care services in the comfort of their own homes, often leading to better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction. Recent data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates that patients treated at home experience lower mortality rates and fewer complications compared to those receiving traditional inpatient care.
Vivalink’s HaH Starter Program: Removing Barriers to Adoption
Vivalink’s HaH Starter Program provides nonprofit hospitals with the necessary tools and support to pilot remote patient monitoring (RPM) for acute care at home. The program includes:
- FDA-Cleared Wearable ECG Patch: Enables continuous monitoring of vital signs and ECG for acute care patients at home.
- Clinician Portal: Provides a web-based dashboard for clinicians to monitor multiple patients simultaneously, view real-time data, and receive alerts.
- Mobile Gateway and Patient App: Offers a turnkey solution for patients, with easy setup and no complicated installation required.
- Comprehensive Training and Support: Includes guidance for clinicians and hospital staff on implementing the technology, onboarding patients, and ongoing support.
Benefits of Hospital-at-Home Programs
Hospital-at-Home programs offer numerous benefits for patients and healthcare providers:
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Reduced mortality rates and complications compared to traditional hospital stays.
- Increased Patient Satisfaction: Greater comfort and convenience for patients receiving care in their homes.
- Reduced Healthcare Costs: Potential cost savings by reducing hospital readmissions and lengths of stay.
- Increased Hospital Capacity: Frees up hospital beds for patients requiring more intensive care.
“HaH is an innovative model of care that brings the right level of care to the right patient, at the right place and at the right time,” said Dr. Caroline Yang, Associate Clinical Director of Mass General Brigham’s Healthcare at Home and Medical Advisor at Vivalink. “It truly allows us to meet the patient where they are at, emotionally and physically, which in turn enhances the quality of care we are able to deliver.”
Global Reach and Regulatory Compliance
Vivalink supports HaH programs not only in the U.S. but also globally, including Canada, Australia, and the UK. The company has secured necessary health clearances in these regions to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Applying for the Program
Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. can apply for the no-cost program by visiting www.vivalink.com/HaHProgram.