Marshfield Clinic Sees Telehealth Expansion
Thursday, April 6th, 2017 -- 8:01 AM
-Residents at two central Wisconsin skilled nursing centers have access to world-class health care in the comfort of their community thanks to telehealth technology and a partnership between Marshfield Clinic, Bethel Center and Colonial Center.This expansion was made possible with funding provided through the Marshfield Clinic Health System’s 2016-20 Health Resources and Services Administration grant. Bethel Center, Arpin, and Colonial Center, Colby, are skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers serving individuals in rural communities. When weather turns cold and snowy, or a resident’s condition makes travel to their doctor difficult, that’s where telehealth comes in.
Marshfield Clinic has a dedicated telehealth room at both skilled nursing facilities where patients can have private consultations with physicians specializing in heart failure, dermatology, sleep medicine, wound care and many other specialties. Team members are trained to operate telehealth equipment, help with physical exams, and work with residents to use stethoscopes and to take photos of wounds for real-time analysis by physicians. Transport vehicles and center staff are required for each visit to the Clinic. Telehealth can save time and reduce unnecessary travel costs for everyone involved.
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