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Telehealth at VNSNY

What are the potential benefits to the nurse?

 Provides remote access to patient’s weight, blood sugar readings and vital
signs

 Provides opportunity for telephonic patient teaching in between visits

 Provides opportunity for early identification of changes in patient’s
condition

 Provides both objective and subjective patient information

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Telehealth Peripherals used at VNSNY

• Telehealth Monitor connected to a standard home electrical outlet
• Wireless equipment installed by TH vendor
• Calls are placed to the patient’s landline or cell phone

TH Scale TH Monitor
BP Monitor and Cuff

Pulse Ox
Glucometer

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