By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Health plans, health care systems, and insurers/payors should communicate w/ beneficiaries to promote the availability of covered telehealth, telemedicine, or nurse advice line services
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 If a formal telehealth system not available, HCP can still communicate w/ pts by phone instead of in-person visits which will reduce number of those who seek face-to-face care
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Health care facilities can increase the use of telephone mgmt and other remote methods of triaging, assessing, and caring for all pts to decrease volume of persons seeking care in facilities
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Eliminate pt penalties for cancellations, missed appointments related to resp illness
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Consider reaching out to pts who may be a higher risk of COVID-19-related complications (eg, elderly, those w/ comorbidities, and potentially others such as pregnant women) to ensure adherence to current medications and therapeutic regimens, confirm they
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Plan to optimize your facility’s supply of PPE in the event of shortages. Identify flexible mechanisms to procure additional supplies when needed