Written by Dr. Mia McNeil, Director of Clinical Nurse Practitioner Services at innovaTel Telepsychiatry As with many of my colleagues and friends, there is a part of me that is over and done with the pandemic, however the reality is that COVID-19 is apparently not done with us. With a coronavirus second wave upon us, …
Over the past several months the use of telepsychiatry has increased drastically due to the outbreak of Covid-19. With so many clinicians and patients shifting to a new treatment modality there are bound to be some barriers or hesitations when acclimating. Although there may be uncertainty, we can assure you that successful virtual treatment is …
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Does Telepsychiatry Offer the Same Quality of Care as In-Person Care? When a mental health care facility is first considering the implementation of a telepsychiatry program, a common concern is whether or not patients will experience the same quality of care. Previous research has shown that not only is telepsychiatry effective, but it can also …
In the medical field, clinician turnover can take its toll on organizations, patients, and the clinicians themselves. Clinician turnover can be especially difficult in the behavioral health field due to the importance of building rapport and trust with patients. High turnover at a mental health care center is counterproductive to the success of patient treatment, …
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Beyond increasing access to care in your community, adding a telepsychiatry program to your facility can also have a positive effect on the business side of your care center. With technology changing the way we give and receive healthcare, keeping up with advances in technology and communication is essential to staying competitive and increasing access …
Historically, tele-behavioral health implementations require thoughtful planning to develop protocols and robust provider training to ensure successful implementations. Due to COVID-19, organizations are rolling out telehealth overnight, and while everyone is grateful that this technology exists, there are a lot of questions on how to best practice remotely. At innovaTel, our providers have always …
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Time and again, we have seen the value that telepsychiatry programs bring to healthcare organizations. Currently, the value of telepsychiatry is even more apparent in the context of COVID-19 and is demonstrating to be an integral component of care delivery. Organizations are turning to telehealth quickly as a way to maintain and increase access to …
When a mental health care facility is first considering the implementation of a telepsychiatry program, a common concern is whether or not it is effective, and how it stands up to traditional forms of treatment. Research has shown that not only is telepsychiatry effective, but it can also in some cases, be more comfortable for …
One of the characteristics that makes innovaTel unique, is that from day one, our founders have understood the challenges of operating community mental health care centers in underserved areas. This is because they have experienced similar situations first hand working in facilities where not having enough clinicians to meet patient demand in a timely manner …
Adding Telepsychiatry to Your Counseling Practice “I’m Considering Adding Telepsychiatry to my Counceling Practice, what Should I Do?” Over the years of providing telepsychiatry, we have found that these are critical pieces to investigate and have in place prior to launching telepsychiatry: Ability to Bill for Psychiatric Services Ability to Capture Vitals In Your Office …
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