HIT Consultant November 25, 2024
Fred Pennic

What You Should Know:

– Teladoc Health has announced the launch of new AI-powered capabilities for its Virtual Sitter solution.

– Virtual Sitter aims to enhance patient safety, address workforce challenges, and improve care delivery for hospitals and health systems.

Addressing the Challenge of Patient Falls with AI-Powered Fall Prevention

Patient falls are a significant concern in hospitals, leading to injuries, increased healthcare costs, and strain on resources. Teladoc Health’s Virtual Sitter solution helps mitigate this risk by providing remote monitoring of patients who are at high risk of falling.

The enhanced Virtual Sitter solution leverages AI, motion detection, and pose estimation to visually detect patient movement that could lead to a fall. This allows for faster intervention...

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Topics: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Digital Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Technology, Telehealth
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