A new health project in Adelaide seeks to make primary care virtually available to patients with chronic conditions.
Led by Flinders University, the safe@home project has received nearly US$1.1 million (approximately US$700,000) in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
HOW IT WORKS
The project will provide patients with chronic diseases, especially those living in low-income communities, with access to integrated daily/regular primary care services through virtual care. and remote monitoring.
It will provide regular health check-ups and provide greater access to professional help while also providing incentives to further encourage patients to self-manage their conditions. myself at home.
According to a press release, SA Health, the North Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), the Adelaide Primary Health Network, the Australian Telehealth Association, Digital Health SA and the Clinical Cardiology Network Integrators SA have all participated in this project.
WHY IT IMPORTANT
While its clear primary goal is to keep patients safe at home, the safe@home project also intends to enhance their quality of life and make them more involved in this model of care. .
It will use health information obtained from regular monitoring to drive clinical decisions and actions to improve patient health and outcomes.
In addition, the project will shape a new digital health workforce by training doctors, nurses and related health professionals in both hospitals and primary care settings.
It will also look at developing a business model for other regions to use regular Medicare item numbers for primary care and a framework to scale up to routine care, including includes fine-tuning the interface with the EMR and clinic.
TREND TO BIGGER WOMAN
SA Health has started a The 24/7 telehealth service in rural and regional South Australia also aims to provide care directly to the patient’s home. It includes a tracker that allows patients to measure their own vital parameters at home and a digital tablet where they can upload their health data online. This free service is being offered to at-risk patients, caregivers of the elderly, and chronically ill COVID-19 patients.
