See swyMed in Action at Emory University
“Seeing is believing,” as the saying goes. EMS1 recently published an article describing excellent examples of how swyMed is being used in real-life situations in Georgia. In this blog post, we look at one of those cases: Emory University and how they are applying our patented technology in two fields, emergency services in rural areas and emergency disaster response. A key component to the success of these programs is swyMed’s unparalleled ability to maintain a reliable internet connection, even in poor network conditions.
The Prehospital and Ambulance Virtual Emergency Services (PAVES) program, operated by the Emory University School of Medicine, provides telemedicine services to patients in rural regions within Georgia. Formerly known as the Emory Rural Tele-EMS Network (ER-TEMS), this initiative gives patients earlier access to specialists during the initial evaluation by EMTs. The steady network connection provided by the swyMed platform allows providers at Emory to assess and manage the patient’s condition and collaborate with EMTs to begin stabilization and treatment. If more in-depth care is needed, the Emory provider coordinates with the local facility, sending them the medical data and treatment plan and enabling them to prepare for the patient’s arrival. As a result of these early telemedicine assessments, unnecessary transports are avoided, rural patients gain improved access to health care, and the overall EMS process becomes more efficient and effective. For more information, click here for a brochure and here for a video. A graphic of the concept design is available here.
Saving time saves lives: How technology empowers rural EMS
View article here at EMS1
On a broader scale, the Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS) integrates clinical and operational expertise into preparedness and response frameworks across the state and throughout the Southeast states (Health and Human Services Region 4). Using the swyMed platform, the coalition is extending health systems’ use of telemedicine in Tele-Critical Care, Tele-Observation Medicine, and teleconsultation with regional poison centers, as well as the Tele-Emergency Medicine plan described above. In particular, SRDRS expands access to specialists for trauma, burns, and mass casualty management. To read more about the SRDRS telemedicine program, click here. To learn how the Emory University Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response supports SRDRS, click here.
These models demonstrate the versatility and dependability of the swyMed live video platform. To view more case studies, click here. To learn more about how swyMed can help take your organization to the next level, get in touch with us here.
