Case Study: How Do Triage Nurses Help Suicidal Patients?
Depression and suicide have been on the rise, up 33% from 1999 to 2017. One way to prevent suicide is by implementing a strong telephone nurse triage. We’ve seen firsthand…
Average Times for Patient Call-Backs From Nurse Triage: Emergent, Urgent, and Non-Urgent
Many telehealth nurse triage departments rely on patient call-backs to help address those with the most pressing medical needs. But how are these calls prioritized, and what call-back times are…
Telehealth Triage Nurses See COVID Call Surges Comparable to 2020
Patient calls regarding COVID-19 have reached or exceeded what triage nurses experienced at the very beginning of the pandemic. This is due to the prevalence of the Omicron variant which…
“Real-Time Updates” and “Triage Software Integration” Among Reasons to Use Software with Schmitt-Thompson Nurse Triage Protocols
Healthcare organizations benefit greatly when their nurse triage and telehealth services use a software with Schmitt-Thompson protocols. These have been shown to decrease unnecessary provider spend and substantially improve patient…
Physical Safeguards Your Cybersecurity Needs to Protect Patient Data in Telehealth
The past year and a half has redefined the healthcare industry. Not only have hospitals and practices quickly adapted to an emergency pandemic and a heavy demand for telehealth, they’ve…
Cybersecurity: How to Safeguard Your Medical Call Center
Healthcare organizations are recognizing the need for heightened cyber defense in the wake of increased ransomware and other malware attacks this year. Becker’s outlines the main points of entry that…
Letter from the CEO – How Hospitals and Practices Should Prepare for Fall 2021
The past year and a half has redefined the healthcare industry. Hospital systems and practices were forced to adapt to a global pandemic while offering chronic or emergency care. The…
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Press Release: TriageLogic Announces Ebook on Telehealth Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 7, 2021 – TriageLogic has released a study they conducted of their telehealth nurse system during the COVID-19 pandemic that analyzes caller data, protocols used, and general changes…
RPM’s One Problem: Not Enough Nurses
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can be one of the most effective programs you can implement to manage the care of your patients suffering from a chronic disease. Wearable devices track…
Emergency Symptoms Most Commonly Missed by Adults – A Review of Triage Nurse Calls
Triage nurses use Schmitt-Thompson protocols to determine which symptoms are serious. However, sometimes symptoms that patients don’t think are serious, such as headache or chest pains, might actually require emergency…
