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The medical sector is a promising field in terms of the quality of services and the effectiveness of resources. It has time and again proven its mettle and worked hard towards making a progressive future for patients, customers, entrepreneurs, office staff, and medical professionals. The journey has been full of innovations and advancements, along with a spirit to make a difference in the years to come.
Telehealth is one exemplary concept out of millions of innovations to name. About 52.05% of healthcare professionals claim to give better treatment to patients on virtual setup than in-office setup. This innovation of the healthcare industry has won millions of hearts and has been globally praised. However, let us talk in detail about what Telehealth is and its different benefits to Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs).
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth is a unique concept of utilizing technology by nursing customers through video conferencing or audio calling systems to deliver medical care to patients from remote locations that may not otherwise have enough resources to reach medical care at convenience. Telehealth is one of the most appreciated and in-demand methods of the medical line right now due to the explosion of global pandemic COVID-19.
The sudden outbreak has been one of the suitable times to test the efficiency of telehealth nursing as it has reached patients’ homes to serve their illnesses and ailments. These telehealth professionals and nurses are qualified and registered individuals who connect with the patient using telecommunication facilities such as video, phone, email, or messaging to offer top quality services to patients.
This concept of telehealth services has been extremely helpful for those people who have redundant health issues and do not have access to specialists as they reside in remote areas. About 89% of patients are ready to welcome telemedicine as a proper form of medical care.
The medical professionals who work as telehealth nurses are often dedicated to helping patients with minor health conditions who do not seek immediate hospital needs. These are such ailments that can be taken care of from a distance, i.e., without any in-person hospital visits and appointment with the physician.
In case the customer needs further assistance, he or she can later visit the healthcare center and seek a severe diagnosis. Telehealth is excellent as it saves time, money, and of course, reduces overcrowding, which is very much required in recent times. In these times of Covid-19 tension, a growth of 71% of US patients have joined telemedicine while half of them have already taken up virtual appointments. Telehealth has seen the limelight in the year 2020 and is expected to outshine in years to follow.
What Is The Role Of Telehealth CNAs At Large?
Telehealth Nurse Aides have plenty of roles to take up and implement efficiently. These keep shifting on the basis of the job type, location, and specialty. These responsibilities are as follows:
They schedule patient appointments and refer them to different specialists.
They help remote patients in the consultation process over the phone or via video chat services.
They guide and inform patients on different ways to manage their appointments.
They are responsible for assessing patient’s oxygen levels, health rate, respiratory rate, and blood glucose.
They are responsible for the pre-surgical and post-surgical care of patients and guide them for further precautions.
They help medical professionals in eradicating workload.
They offer medical advice to new or existing patients with minor health issues.
They help medical teams in arranging patients into the hospital.
Telehealth nurses also play their role on the pillars of specialization, such as:
Hospitals
Trauma centers
Outpatient care facilities
Physician’s clinics
“Studies have claimed that telemedicine promotes continuity of healthcare, decreases the extra cost of healthcare services, and most importantly improves patient self-management. It also aids in overall clinical outcome. Telemedicine can also assist in recognizing and preventing treatment-related errors between clinic visits. ”
What Are The Benefits Of Working As A Telehealth Nurse Aide?
Telehealth nurses are considered to be a significant part of the healthcare centers and enjoy different benefits as any other healthcare professional. The benefits vary on the basis of the workplace, demographic location, gender, age, and more. Some of the benefits are as mentioned below:
Health/ Life Insurance
Certification Reimbursement
Retirement Perks
Holiday Pay
Maternity Leave
Dependent health insurance coverage
Relocation Perks
Childcare Benefits
Bereavement Leave
Discounts on extracurricular activities
Attendance at nursing conferences
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How Is Telehealth Improving The Nursing Aide Jobs?
Telehealth is changing the outlook of people (patients) as well as healthcare professionals. It has leveraged telehealth nurse aids’ scope and given plenty of opportunities to them to perform their roles from a distance. With the usage of AI or artificial intelligence and machine learning in telehealth, these CNAs are able to outshine their performance and claim excellence at large.
Healthcare is a field that surely needs more such advancements that help in reaching people in remote areas. Simultaneously, it also needs services that are accurate and do not show any sign of lethargy. With the help of artificial intelligence, these telehealth CNAs can provide better services and offer accurate solutions. These professionals get the benefits of a full-time working professional and hold a competitive role in serving better. Once CNAs are equipped with these skills, there is no limit to their success.
The Future of Telehealth CNAs
Telehealth is not going anywhere. In fact, it is here to stay for the wellbeing of the medical sector at a global level. It is conjectured to be one of the most promising inventions of the healthcare industry, which will foresee benefits for physicians, nurses, patients, and the whole of the healthcare sector. With a holistic framework, it is striving towards fulfilling a need at a lower cost. The concept of managing paperwork, prescriptions, overcrowding, and more are reduced, and smarter services are provided. The roadmap of telehealth services seems to be smooth and efficient by all means.
Author Bio: My name is Lauren Williams, currently working as a SMM at MedicoReach. I have been working in the B2B healthcare industry for a decade now. Through my blogs, I keep the industry updated on latest trends, development, and advances across the various segments.