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Technology
Norwell VNA and Hospice utilizes a variety of technological advances to enhance at-home care while encouraging patients to take an active role in their health. All of our clinicians carry pocket-sized, hand-held computers (known as the "PalmWyse" system). These instruments are carried into the field each day, and are programmed to include Medicare and other insurer forms, as well as confidential patient records. This virtually eliminates paperwork, allowing nurses and other clinicians to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing quality patient care.
We are happy to offer telehealth monitoring with the Cardiocom monitor. This system allows patients to check their vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, body weight, oxygen saturation and blood glucose daily. The system can be customized to the patient’s specific needs and programmed to ask several disease related questions.
The data collected each day is transmitted via the telephone line to the Norwell VNA and Hospice telemonitoring specialty nurse for assessment. This allows for early intervention when a health problem is detected, providing patients and their families with increased peace of mind. Such monitoring also decreases both emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Norwell VNA and Hospice patients experience the comforts and independence of staying at home, as well as the security and peace of mind of daily health monitoring.
