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Infectious Disease and Telemedicine: Bringing Subspecialty Care to an Underserved Population

This article explores the development and implementation of an infectious disease telemedicine program at Easley Baptist Hospital, and its impact on patient care. It also discusses future plans for expanding the program and increasing access to subspecialty care.

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Infectious Disease and Telemedicine: Bringing Subspecialty Care to an Underserved Population

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  1. Infectious Disease and Telemedicine: Bringing Subspecialty Care to an Underserved Population John Schrank, MD Chief, Section of Infectious Disease

  2. Outline • Brief History of Infectious Disease relationship with Easley Baptist • Development of Process and Implementation for ID Telemedicine at Easley Baptist • Review of Raw Data since Program Initiation • Future Plans

  3. History • Prior to 2010 no Board certified Infectious Disease presence at Baptist Easley • 2010: Agreement between Baptist Easley and GHS ID Group to provide services: • Infection Control • Antibiotic Stewardship • Inpatient Consultation: 8 hours/month, 2x monthly • 2013-2014: Development of ID Telemedicine Program

  4. Inpatient ID Consultations 2011-2013

  5. ID TelemedicineMarch 4 – May 4, 2014 • Number of Consults: 20 • Number Completed: 16 (3 cancelled, one done by phone) • Average LOS prior to consult: 5.7 days • Average LOS after consultation: 2.1 days

  6. ID Telemedicine ConsultationBefore and After

  7. ID Telemedicine ConsultationFuture Possibilities • Expansion to other Satellite Hospitals in the Region: Greer, Hillcrest, Oconee • Expansion of access at Easley to include weekends and holidays • Use of Telemedicine to facilitate close follow up of OPAT patients

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