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Table 2 Pre and post telemedicine encounter activities

From: Characteristics of telemedicine workflows in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic

 

Number of Observations (%)

Pre-Huddle Occurred

7 (46.7%)

Pre-Huddle Activities (n = 7)

 

Review of resident medications

Care coordination/planning

Discussion of Active Medical Problem or Resident Status

Review of Labs

New orders conveyed by the provider

Review of resident vital signs

Psycho-social assessment

Other (e.g., family involvement, hospice visit, discharge projection)

5 (71.4%)

5 (71.4%)

3 (42.8%)

3 (42.8%)

3 (42.8%)

2 (28.6%)

2 (28.6%)

3 (42.8%)

Post Encounter Follow-up

 

Delayed follow-up (provider called back)

Post-Huddle Occurred (Immediately After)

10 (66.7%)

2 (13.3%)

Delayed Follow-up – Planned Provider Activities (n = 10)

 

Discuss other care coordination

Submit orders for resident

Gather additional information

9 (90.0%)

6 (60.0%)

4 (40.0%)

  1. Note: Data was collected on 15 telemedicine encounters