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Opportunity to Eliminate Chronic Obstetric Injuries and Fistulas Through Telemedicine

Roshnideveloper — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:51:18 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Despite the awareness and advancement in antenatal care, obstetric emergencies are still a reality. Fortunately, many parts of the world are equipped with proper referral systems and emergency facilities to deal with emergencies in deliveries, preventing chronic health problems, like fistulas, and mortality among mothers and babies. However, over 50 low-income countries still face a high incidence of obstetric fistulas, which is an injury suffered by women during childbirth, typically when a woman undergoes a complex delivery without early identification of risks, referral system, or emergency facilities. Prolonged obstructed labor in women may lead to significant tears in her recto-vaginal tissues, leading to maternal and fetal death, or tissue damage that can develop into an extreme form of incontinence. If left untreated, obstetric fistula leads to social ostracism and long-term medical issues https://www.directrelief.org/2019/01/ending-obstetric-fistula-together.

Saving lives of babies and protecting women from death and injuries during pregnancy and childbirth is not only a critical target for Sustainable Development Goals but also one of the most important agendas for several governments and international development agencies. However, shortage of trained health providers and experts in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in rural and remote areas, makes these targets more difficult.
Telemedicine has shown promise in preventing such emergencies leading to obstetric fistulas, thus improving maternal health in many parts of the world. Following are three critical ways in which Telemedicine can help save maternal lives:

Training and monitoring community midwives for providing better care to mothers during pregnancy and deliveries and identifying high-risk deliveries early. This can be achieved through sharing data quickly with the experts, continuous monitoring for high-risk cases, teleconsultations with obstetricians, conducting virtual ultrasounds, and AI generated models.
Improving the referral systems by connecting different players, such as home and community-based health providers, emergency obstetric teams, obstetricians, transport, financial support, and other critical groups to help the women reach the best possible care at the time of emergency.
Live consultations and monitoring of mothers and children during transport using emergency care equipment and supporting the attendants and health providers. This can be done through transfer of patient data, ultrasounds, and live teleconsultations.

Tech4Life has designed maternal and emergency telemedicine kits, equipped with advanced vital signs monitoring, cameras, ultrasounds, doppler machines, and live telemedicine equipment, which can be used for all three critical steps described above, thus saving maternal lives in LMICs and remote parts of the world and preventing obstetric fistulas.

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How Telemedicine can reduce Medical Malpractice?

Roshnideveloper — Mon, 05 May 2025 11:06:53 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Telemedicine is known to empower health workers in rural areas to provide specialized health services in areas where the physical access to specialist medical care is not available. While the use of technology fills the vacuum of quality healthcare in hard to reach areas, there is also a chance of wrongful or unauthorized use of these technologies, risking the quality of health services in such areas. Risks of Medical Malpractice associated with telemedicine are highlighted below:

Telemedicine reducing Medical Malpractice: In many parts of the world, communities rely on the services of untrained or minimally trained health workers for all kinds of health problems, which at times allows these workers to treat the problems with their knowledge. Also, lack of supervision and support available to these providers, provides them more room for experimentation, which creates risks for the patients and their communities. Telemedicine is known to not only connect the specialists with remote health providers for providing new and better quality health services, but also enhance the supervision of health workers to ensure quality care for the population.

Risks of Medical Malpractice by using Telemedicine

Telemedicine could increase the potential for malpractice if not managed properly. Some potential risks for increased malpractice include:

Misdiagnosis and Errors: Telemedicine consultations can sometimes be more challenging than in-person visits, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or missed important information.
Technical Issues: Data breaches, privacy violations, and communication breakdowns can occur with telemedicine, increasing the risk of harm.
Patient-Specific Challenges: Some patients may struggle with the technology or have difficulty explaining their symptoms effectively, impacting the quality of care.
Lack of Physical Examination: The inability to physically examine a patient can limit a provider’s ability to accurately diagnose and assess a patient’s condition.

How to minimize the risks of Medical Malpractice through Telemedicine

Minimizing the risk of medical malpractice through telemedicine requires focus on robust technology, clear communication, proper documentation, and appropriate patient selection. Following specific measures could reduce the risks of malpractice:

Robust Technology: Using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms can protect patient privacy and ensure data integrity.

Better networks and Clear Communication: Maintaining open and transparent communication with patients about the potential limitations of telemedicine is crucial.

Thorough Documentation: Detailed records of all consultations, including any limitations or challenges encountered, are essential.

Training and Expertise: Providers should be adequately trained in the use of telemedicine technologies and the nuances of virtual care to ensure high-quality patient safety.

Collaboration and Referral: Telemedicine should be used as a supplement to in-person care, with clear guidelines for when patients need to be referred for in-person evaluation or treatment.

Conclusion:

While telemedicine can offer many benefits, it also presents unique challenges and potential risks for malpractice. By addressing these challenges proactively through the implementation of best practices and a focus on patient safety, providers can help ensure that telemedicine services are delivered effectively and ethically. Tech4Life’s Sojro telemedicine kits not only offer robust, secure and integrated technology platforms, but also work in low-bandwidth networks, reducing the risk of breaks in communication between the health providers and patients.

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Enhancing Emergency Care with Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits.

Roshnideveloper — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:52:36 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Transforming the access and quality of care at Emergency departments using Telemedicine solutions

Telemedicine platforms and devices play an important role expanding healthcare access and enhancing the quality of emergency care.By eliminating geographical and time barriers, telemedicine enables real-time virtual consultations between healthcare providers and patients in urgent need. In emergency situations, immediate access to expert medical advice can be life-saving whether at home, during ambulance transport, or in healthcare facilities.

Tech4Life’s Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits provide an all-in-one solution for remote patient monitoring, real-time specialist consultations, and seamless data transmission. These compact and comprehensive kits are designed to empower paramedics, first responders, and emergency physicians with innovative digital tools, ensuring faster, more accurate decision-making in critical situations.

Key Benefits of Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits

By integrating telemedicine into emergency medical services (EMS), healthcare providers can improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and patient access to specialized care. The benefits of using Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits include:

Real-time remote consultations: Immediate access to emergency physicians and specialists enables faster clinical decision-making during patient transport and triage.

Improved diagnostic accuracy: Digital tools such as ECG, ultrasound, and vital sign monitoring support early and accurate assessments, reducing unnecessary emergency department visits.

Enhanced accessibility for rural and remote patients: Telemedicine minimizes the need for travel, making specialized emergency care available anytime, anywhere.

Better infection control: Virtual consultations limit provider exposure to contagious diseases, crucial during pandemics and public health emergencies.

Key applications of Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine kits

Virtual Triaging Of Patients At Home And During Transportation: Sojro’s telemedicine platform enables paramedics and first responders to conduct remote patient assessments before they arrive at the emergency department. Virtual triage helps prioritize cases efficiently, ensuring patients receive the appropriate level of care upon arrival.

Tele-ECG and ultrasound services: Portable ECG and ultrasound devices, allows EMS teams to perform real-time cardiac and internal examinations. Early diagnostics during patient transport significantly improve triage decisions and patient outcomes.

Virtual Emergency Consultations: Tele-emergency medicine connects providers at a central hub emergency department to providers and patients at spoke hospitals (often small, remote, or rural) through video or similar telehealth technology. Sojro uses secure video conferencing and digital diagnostic tools, remote teams receive immediate guidance, reducing treatment delays and enhancing collaborative emergency care.

Improving Follow-up care: Post-emergency follow-up care is crucial in preventing hospital readmissions and ensuring patient recovery. Sojro’s telemedicine solutions facilitate virtual check-ups for discharged patients, reducing the burden on emergency departments while maintaining continuous patient monitoring.

Expanding Global Access to Telemedicine in Emergency Care

Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits are already revolutionizing emergency medical services worldwide. From urban hospitals to rural EMS providers, these kits enhance ambulance-based triage, patient monitoring, and telehealth consultations. Tech4Life is committed to partnering with healthcare organizations to implement cost-effective, high-quality telemedicine solutions that improve emergency care outcomes.

References:

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/best-practice-guides/telehealth-for-emergency-departments

Soltane, H.B., Lazrak, I., Chelly, S. et al. Place of telemedicine in the organization of emergency care: feasibility and benefits. BMC Emerg Med 24, 160 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-01074-y

https://www.raisehand.com/blogs/telemedicine-in-emergency

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Bloomington Fire Department uses Tech4Life’s telemedicine kits for improving remote health care through its Ambulances in Indiana, USA.

Roshnideveloper — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:57:04 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that the Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) in Indiana, USA has installed Tech4Life’s Telemedicine kits to enhance their Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program. This unique initiative uses the innovative Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits into BFD’s mobile health vehicles, elevating the standard of emergency medical services provided to the Bloomington community.

Bloomington Fire Department’s MIH Program:

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) has been at the forefront of innovative healthcare delivery through their MIH program, which focuses on providing non-emergency care directly to patients’ homes and in the community. This initiative is specifically designed to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital readmissions, specifically for patients with chronic conditions. The MIH team, comprised of dedicated community EMTs, proactively manages these patients, thereby improving overall quality of life and alleviating the burden on emergency services.

Integration of Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits:

To further strengthen and complement the capabilities of the MIH program, Tech4Life provided four Sojro Ambulance Kits. These comprehensive kits are compact, robust, can easily be integrated with ambulances or any mobile vehicle and withstand the rigors of emergency response scenarios.

Key features include:

Real-Time Monitoring: Telemedicine devices capable of transferring real-time data and images, facilitating immediate patient assessment. These devices include vital signs monitors for blood pressure, Heart rate, Respiratory rate, Oxygen saturation, temperature, and ECG, Digital Stethoscope, Digital Otoscope, Dermascope, and Irisscope.

Noise Cancellation: Technology that minimizes external and internal noise, ensuring clear communication during transit.

Backup Power: Reliable power sources for uninterrupted mobile telemedicine, even in areas without readily available power.

Multiple Network Options: Versatile connectivity solutions through our live consultation program to maintain consistent communication channels.

By incorporating these telemedicine kits, BFD’s community’s EMTs can conduct live consultations and transmit critical patient data to hospitals enroute, enabling more informed and expedited medical interventions.

A Shared Vision for Community Health

This collaboration presents a shared commitment to leveraging technology to bridge the gaps in healthcare access. By equipping BFD’s mobile health vehicles with Sojro Ambulance kits, we aim to facilitate timely medical interventions, reduce strain on emergency services and contribute to improved health outcomes for the Bloomington community.

We look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will have on the underserved communities and remain dedicated to supporting innovative solutions that can foster public health and safety.

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Why Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Monitoring is critical for reducing the burden of Anemia in the communities? A case for Tech4Life’s innovation ‘Smart-Hb’.

Roshnideveloper — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:32:38 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Anemia is one of the most common health problems globally with high prevalence in women and children all over the world. WHO estimates that 40% of children 6–59 months of age, 37% of pregnant women, and 30% of women 15–49 years of age worldwide are anemic. Statistics show that every second pregnant woman dies because of anemia related causes in developing countries, and it is in those same developing areas that 40% of preschool children are anemic. An extensive body of evidence indicts even mild or moderate anemia as a significant contributor to worse outcomes across various populations. Studies have shown that anemia is independently associated with increased risk of maternal deaths, cognitive and motor deficiencies in children, short and long-term mortality and morbidity, including renal and cardiovascular events, poor functional outcomes and increased risk of hospitalization and readmission among many other unfavorable outcomes.

Iron deficiency can result from inadequate intake or absorption of dietary iron, increased need during periods of growth, and blood loss from menstruation or variety of infections. Because women of reproductive age lose iron through menstruation and their diets are often lacking in available iron, they are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency. Evidence has shown that daily iron supplementation is associated with reduced risk of anaemia and iron deficiency in menstruating women and adolescent girls, without any major side effects. Other common methods include fortification of rice and other food items. However, most of these people in high-risk groups are prescribed these treatments without any baseline measurement and regular monitoring. The main reason is non-availability of labs and lack of safe and reliable devices for monitoring hemoglobin in the community. Lack of regular monitoring leads to compliance issues and improvement in hemoglobin levels on individual and community levels.

Monitoring iron levels in the community and at homes has not flourished due to lack of safe and accurate methods. Several hemoglobin testing methods, such as pricking finger for few drops of capillary blood, have come to market as a substitute for testing venous blood in the laboratories. These prick methods claim different levels of accuracies, but the problems of pain and cost to the patient, risk of using and disposing sharp objects in the communities, managing regular supplies in the communities for regular monitoring and it’s cost, and dependence on the user’s training for accuracy of results, remain critical hurdles in the use of these devices. In contrast, non-invasive hemoglobin monitors offer several advantages to the patient, health providers and the health system. These include:

Advantages to the individuals and communities: Non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring is a wonderful approach to reduce the pain of pricks for blood and thus encourages the people who are anemic and those at risk to regularly monitor their hemoglobin levels. Since there is no cost for each testing, people are also encouraged to use the device regularly and become more compliant with iron supplements used to prevent and treat anemia in the communities.

Benefits to health providers: Frontline health providers and clinical health staff bear the burden of testing individuals at risk and the entire communities for screening of anemia. For this purpose, they need a simple and reliable device, which is less dependant on the supplies, time and skills of the providers. Non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring makes it extremely simple for health providers to conduct hemoglobin monitoring for individual patients and screening for large groups with high accuracy, low-cost, and less effort for the health providers.

Advantages to Health Systems: Non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring ensures mass screening in the communities, along with regular testing of high-risk individuals to make the anemia control programs more efficient. It helps in proper distribution of resources and collection of valuable data to improve decision making for different levels of the population. Non-invasive testing reduces the burden of providing regular supplies to the communities, disposing off high-risk blood products, and bearing the cost of testing high-risk individuals. Thus, the non-invasive hemoglobin testing should benefit the health organizations and health systems to make a huge impact on the health of the population.

Tech4Life has designed a non-invasive hemoglobin monitor (Smart-Hb) to achieve greatest impact on women`s and children`s health by reducing morbidity and mortality due to anemia. It can be used for mass screening and regular monitoring of anemia in the general population. This non-invasive device uses spectrophotometry technique to detect hemoglobin in the capillary blood, using the index finger for the source and receiver placement to predict the hemoglobin value. Clinical trials conducted for this device show 92% accuracy (difference of less than 20%), with extremely high sensitivity and specificity. Tech4Life’s non-invasive hemoglobin monitor offers fast, non-invasive and accurate reading for people at home and health workers for regular testing of hemoglobin.
References:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.sabm.org/assets/pdfs/SABM-HbMonitoringWhitepaper.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwikyKnewdmHAxX4lokEHUgVNu8QFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3UuHl5w–odJkZ5Dr3UbBU

https://www.who.int/tools/elena/interventions/daily-iron-women

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-too-much-iron-is-harmful#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4

website: www.smart-hb.com

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Introducing Digital Health in Medical and Nursing Education

Roshnideveloper — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:53:04 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Digital Health is a recognized field in healthcare which includes a variety of technology applications, such as telemedicine and telehealth, electronic health/medical records, health-related apps, wearables, remote monitoring devices, and the use of artificial intelligence in health. A large number of health providers, including young and established nurses and doctors, use these technologies on a regular basis. However, very few nursing and medical schools have formulated a curriculum for incorporating digital health in their formal programs. These institutions must update their curriculum to include digital health education so that future nurses and doctors can provide safe and equitable patient care.

A report on digital health use among health providers at the NHS facilities in the UK highlighted the need to incorporate more digital health competencies into their curricula for undergraduate studies. Even though 85% of students enrolled in British medical schools want more digital health training, there is no such curriculum defined in the country. There is also no consensus on how best to deliver digital health curricula globally. Other studies conducted with medical students in the US confirm that these students show a high degree of awareness for the impact of digital health on medical practice. Students have highly recommended teaching of digital knowledge and competencies to be firmly implemented into formal education to form digitally competent future health providers.

There is a critical need for nursing and medical schools to incorporate digital health competencies into their curricula to bridge this gap. Some of the key themes which should be covered as part of the digital health curriculum for nursing and medical schools, should include:

Electronic Health/Medical Records (EHR/EMRs);

Clinical Decision-making tools;

Social media in Health;

Telemedicine and Telehealth; and

Artificial Intelligence in Health

Tech4Life Enterprises has played an important role in building capacity of health providers in digital health and possesses valuable experience on the needs of doctors and nurses on the use of digital health devices, applications, and telemedicine solutions all over the world. Tech4Life can play a strong role in the development of any global agenda for incorporating digital health into nursing and medical curricula.

References:

Srinivasan S. Digital health must be better integrated into medical education. BMJ 2022;376:o363. https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o363

OntarioMD. Digital Health Education for Medical Schools. https://www.ontariomd.ca/documents/resource%20library/dig.%20health%20education%20for%20med%20school.pdf

Seeman RJ, Mielke AM et al. Implementation of a digital health module for undergraduate medical students: A comparative study on knowledge and attitudes. Technol Healthcare 2023; 31(1): 157–164.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9912741/

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Why community-based Hemoglobin monitoring is critical for addressing the burden of Anemia in the world

Roshnideveloper — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:58:40 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Anemia is one of the most common health problems globally with high prevalence in women and children all over the world. Some studies have shown even higher prevalence in hospitalized patients, those undergoing surgery and the critically ill. As many as two-thirds of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) have been found to be anemic at admission, and its prevalence continues to increase during ICU stay, reaching as much as 95% within a few days. An extensive body of evidence indicts even mild or moderate anemia as a significant contributor to worse outcomes across various populations. Studies have shown that anemia is independently associated with increased risk of maternal deaths, cognitive and motor deficiencies in children, short and long-term mortality and morbidity, including renal and cardiovascular events, poor functional outcomes and increased risk of hospitalization and readmission among many other unfavorable outcomes.

Iron deficiency can result from inadequate intake or absorption of dietary iron, increased need during periods of growth, and blood loss from menstruation or variety of infections. Because women of reproductive age lose iron through menstruation and their diets are often lacking in available iron, they are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency. Evidence has shown that daily iron supplementation is associated with reduced risk of anaemia and iron deficiency in menstruating women and adolescent girls, without any major side effects. Other common methods include fortification of rice and other food items. However, most of these people in high-risk groups are prescribed these treatments without any baseline measurement and regular monitoring. The main reason is non-availability of labs and lack of safe and reliable devices for monitoring hemoglobin in the community. Lack of regular monitoring leads to compliance issues and improvement in hemoglobin levels on individual and community levels.

Although daily iron supplementation can be administered with minimal side-effects, studies suggest that uncontrolled and unmonitored distribution of iron may lead to Iron toxicity, which can be either sudden or gradual. Accidental overdoses may also cause serious health problems, taking high-dose supplements for a long time, or chronic iron overload disorders. Under normal circumstances, very little free iron circulates in the bloodstream. It is safely bound to proteins, such as transferrin, which keep it from causing harm. However, iron toxicity can significantly increase the levels of “free” iron in the body. Free iron is a pro-oxidant, the opposite of an antioxidant, and may cause damage to cells either through iron poisoning in children or in conditions like hereditary hemochromatosis.

Repeated high-dose iron supplementation may cause serious problems. Early symptoms of iron poisoning may include stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Gradually, the excess iron accumulates in internal organs, causing potentially fatal damage to the brain and liver. The long-term ingestion of high-dose supplements may gradually cause symptoms similar to iron overload. Therefore, it is critical to regularly monitor hemoglobin levels and long-term supplementation be given to people with low hemoglobin levels.

Monitoring iron levels in the community and at homes has not flourished due to lack of safe and accurate methods. Tech4Life’s non-invasive hemoglobin monitor offers fast, non-invasive and accurate reading for people at home and health workers for regular testing of hemoglobin. This device can also be used regularly for screening and triaging adults and children in communities at high risk of anemia.

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Transforming Healthcare in Zambia: Telemedicine Initiative by Tech4Life & Medizam Healthcare Limited

Samreen — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:28:56 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Marking the beginning of a groundbreaking collaboration, Tech4Life and Medizam Healthcare Limited have joined forces to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Zambia through the deployment of telemedicine equipment in public health facilities. Supported by funding from the World Bank, this initiative aims to prepare Zambia National Public Health Institute for Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness.

By leveraging cutting-edge Sojro telemedicine kits, the program enables healthcare providers to remotely diagnose and treat patients, consult with specialists, and access medical resources in real-time. This not only enhances the efficiency of healthcare delivery but also improves patient outcomes by facilitating timely and accurate diagnoses.

The impact of this initiative will be felt across Zambia, with public health facilities expected to witness a significant improvement in their capacity to provide quality healthcare services. With the further expansion of the program, it has the potential to scale several folds in the coming years, reaching even more communities in need of vital healthcare support.

Through this collaboration, Tech4Life and Medizam Healthcare Limited are not only transforming the healthcare landscape in Zambia but also setting a precedent for innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions that can be replicated in other African countries and regions facing similar challenges. With the support from World Bank, this telemedicine initiative is poised to make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery in Zambia and beyond.

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Telemedicine use for Mining and Oil and Gas Industries

Roshnideveloper — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:20:25 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja- CEO Tech4Life Enterprises

Background: Telemedicine is getting growing attention for improving health services around the world. Advancements in technology, along with the growing readiness among health providers and health systems, has allowed telemedicine to make an impact in a variety of conditions. Some sectors like mining and oil and gas (M+O&G) face unique conditions for the use of telemedicine, such as large number of employees working in remote conditions for a long period of time, lack of specialized health services near their locations, difficulties and cost in arranging transport for sick patients, loss of crucial time and resources when the employees travel for medical help. Many of these problems can be answered effectively using telemedicine.

Possible Telemedicine models for M+O&G sectors: There are several possible ways of connecting the patients and health providers in remote locations to the expert health providers who could do an expert triage, diagnosis and treatment. Different variations of this hub and spoke model could be as follows:

Health professionals based at the remote locations of M+O&G sector provide the required information, such as history, exam, vitals, sounds, videos, ECG and radiology information to the health experts using live or store and forward methods. If required, expert health providers should be able to monitor the patients remotely for the required duration of time.

Self-used telemedicine kits or kiosks available in remote locations for patients to use either themselves or with the help of trained volunteers. The software and equipment allows the patient to send the required information to the expert health providers for their advice.

Patients are able to communicate using mobile or desktop applications with or without vital signs monitoring.

Studies conducted in different parts of the world have shown that the industry is making efforts to move towards the first model for the best possible services for its employees.

Benefits: Telemedicine offers several benefits to the M+O&G sectors, which include:

Timely triage of the patients and identifying the ones who need to be transported to the next facilities.

Avoiding travel of patients who do not need to be transported, thus saving time, cost and resources.

Improved trust and confidence among the employees and management about the health care.

Better coordinated care and timely arrangement of services before the patients are brought to the specialized health facilities.

Challenges: Several challenges need to be overcome for the success of telemedicine programs in M+O&G sectors:

Proper education of management, health providers and employees to give ‘Telemedicine a chance’ to help achieve their goals.

Enhance the connectivity and ensure the choice of the right software and hardware for sharing appropriate and timely information with expert health providers.

Choosing the right organizations or telemedicine hubs for triaging and arranging the right facilities for the patients.

Conclusion: Telemedicine can offer huge benefits to M+O&G sectors for improving health services for their employees, families and other populations they serve. Right investment in technology and human resources can ensure the best returns for their investment. Tech4Life not only offers the best combination of software and hardware for such conditions, but also brings in the partners who can provide better connectivity and health services to the M+O&G sectors. For more information, please contact info@tech4lifeenterprises.com

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Beyond Pilots: Adopting Telemedicine as part of the organizational culture

Roshnideveloper — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:09:29 +0000

Dr. Shariq Khoja

The use of live and stored & forward telemedicine has been a part of healthcare service for many years, however, most health systems and organizations still use it as a pilot, small-scale research activity, or an optional service. Despite ample evidence in the form of randomized and community-based clinical trials, prospective and retrospective studies, and systematic reviews, health systems are still struggling to adopt telemedicine as part of their culture and day-to-day practice.

COVID-19 forced the healthcare industry to face and overcome its biggest cultural resistance to telemedicine. The struggle for change management in small to large health organizations, networks, and even third-party organizations like insurance companies, became much faster. Such a radical change wasn’t seen in a long time, which raised issues about the sustainability of this change and the long-term commitment from these organizations to adopt telemedicine as part of their culture.

Several reports from different parts of the world suggest that most organizations have continued to maintain telemedicine as part of their optional services or a backup for future emergencies. Very few health systems and organizations have taken critical steps to adopt telemedicine in their day-to-day practice. This adoption may require some of the following critical steps:

Organizational commitment: It is critical that, based on the evidence for telemedicine adoption, the governance and the management of health organizations adopt telemedicine as part of their core business model for providing healthcare. This commitment is essential for any sustainable cultural change.

Policy changes: There is a need to develop policy support for telemedicine, including the creation of guidelines for adopting telemedicine as part of routine service delivery.

Infrastructure changes: Making telemedicine part of routine outpatient and inpatient services would require certain infrastructure changes for easy access to telemedicine technology, yet maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

Health providers and staff training: No health system change can succeed without regular training of health staff and ensuring easy access to 24/7 support on a continuous basis.

Awareness among patients and caregivers: It is also important that organizations make a strategy to increase awareness about and promote acceptance of telemedicine by the patients, caregivers, and the community as part of routine healthcare services.

Evaluation and refinement of the business case for the future: It is critical to have a regular evaluation of telemedicine programs, generating evidence on the advantages and disadvantages in different scenarios, impact on patient’s health and services, and cost-analysis for informed decisions on further expansion of such programs.

In summary, organizations and health systems need to take several steps to facilitate the adoption of telemedicine as part of their culture. Tech4Life Enterprises has developed several tools for organizational adoption of telemedicine along with the technology for easy and sustained adoption. We will continue to work with organizations around the world in their efforts for successful telemedicine adoption.

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Tech4Life

Opportunity to Eliminate Chronic Obstetric Injuries and Fistulas Through Telemedicine

Dr. Shariq Khoja

How Telemedicine can reduce Medical Malpractice?

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Risks of Medical Malpractice by using Telemedicine

How to minimize the risks of Medical Malpractice through Telemedicine

Conclusion:

Enhancing Emergency Care with Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits.

Dr. Shariq Khoja

Transforming the access and quality of care at Emergency departments using Telemedicine solutions

Key Benefits of Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits

Key applications of Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine kits

Expanding Global Access to Telemedicine in Emergency Care

References:

Bloomington Fire Department uses Tech4Life’s telemedicine kits for improving remote health care through its Ambulances in Indiana, USA.

Bloomington Fire Department’s MIH Program:

Integration of Sojro Ambulance Telemedicine Kits:

Key features include:

Noise Cancellation: Technology that minimizes external and internal noise, ensuring clear communication during transit.

Backup Power: Reliable power sources for uninterrupted mobile telemedicine, even in areas without readily available power.

Multiple Network Options: Versatile connectivity solutions through our live consultation program to maintain consistent communication channels.

A Shared Vision for Community Health

Why Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Monitoring is critical for reducing the burden of Anemia in the communities? A case for Tech4Life’s innovation ‘Smart-Hb’.

Introducing Digital Health in Medical and Nursing Education

Why community-based Hemoglobin monitoring is critical for addressing the burden of Anemia in the world

Transforming Healthcare in Zambia: Telemedicine Initiative by Tech4Life & Medizam Healthcare Limited

Telemedicine use for Mining and Oil and Gas Industries

Beyond Pilots: Adopting Telemedicine as part of the organizational culture