Vitals sent for RPM

Vitals Sent: Your Solution for
Remote Patient Monitoring

EMA Telemed presents Vitals Sent, the automated solution for capturing and transferring patient vitals directly to PointClickCare EHR.

The Problem
Manual entering patients' vitals into PointClickCare's EHR is inefficient and error-prone, diverting clinician's time from patient care and compromising record accuracy.

The Solution
By automating the capture and transfer of vitals directly to the patient's PointClickCare EHR, Vitals Sent eliminates the need for manual data entry.

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Facility Benefits

Automatic Uploads
Automatically uploads vital signs directly into the patients on PointClickCare EHR.

Cost Reduction
Allows staff to focus on patients who need care the most, helping to prevent urgent medical situations.

Revenue Stream
Provides a new stream of revenue and cost savings while improving the quality of care for residents.

Zero Error Rate
Ensures 0% error rate in patient EHR, enhancing patient safety.

Manual vs. Automated

Manual Process
In a study titled Eliminating Errors in Vital Signs Documentation, manually entering vital signs for 64 patients into the electronic medical record (EMR) took an average of 39 minutes per set.

Automated Process
In contrast, using an automated system like Vitals Sent to record vital signs for 66 patients took only an average of 5 minutes per set.

Error Rates
The traditional method (using paper) had an 18.75% error rate, meaning nearly 1 in every 5 records contained a mistake. In contrast, the automated system recorded no errors at all.

Cost Savings & Error Prevention

Cost Savings for a 44 bed Facility

According to a study (1), a 44-bed LTCF that records vital signs three times a day could save up to 35 hours per month, resulting in a cost savings of between $9,240 and $14,700 annually (2).
Error Prevention

According to the aforementioned study Vitals Sent could prevent up to 743 errors monthly, leading to lower costs, improved patient outcomes, enhanced compliance, reduced legal risks, and more accurate reimbursements.
(1)  Eliminating Errors in Vital Signs Documentation by authors Vickie K. Fieler, PhD, RN, AOCN; Thomas Jaglowski, BSN, RN; and Karen Richards, DNP, RN, NE-BC
(2) Annual savings are calculated based on a CNA earning $22 per hour (lower) and an LPN earning $35 per hour (higher).

How it works

Generate Barcode
Vitals Sent generates a unique barcode for each patient.

Scan & Verify
Our barcode reader scans the label and verifies the patient ID.

Log Vitals
Vitals are automatically logged into the EMA Gateway.

Secure Transmission
The data is securely encrypted and transmitted to our secure AWS server, then forwarded to the patient's PointClickCare EHR.

Profit from RPM & CCM

A 44-bed Maryland LTCF (1), with 70% of its residents requiring RPM on a continual basis and 60% of them enrolled in ongoing CCM (2), can generate up to $78,016 annually (3).
By combining cost savings from automated vital sign uploads with RPM and CCM services, a Maryland LTCF could potentially generate between $87,256 and $92,716 annually. This amount is more than enough to cover Vitals Sent fees.
(1) Reimbursement rates provided are specific to Maryland and may vary by MAC locality
(2) RPM codes 99453, 99454, 99457, and 99458, along with CCM codes 99490, 99439, 99487, and 99489, are used.
(3) Annual revenue assumes all patients are eligible for Medicare reimbursement.

Training, Support, and Cost Overview

Training & Support

We provide thorough training for all staff on using barcode readers, creating and printing barcode labels and integrating them with the EMA gateway and point click Care EHR. Staff will be encouraged to provide feedback and learn how their input enhances the system, ensuring continuous improvement based on user experiences.

Our hotline is available to assist. Real humans - no robots! They'll troubleshoot, soothe frayed nerves, and get things back on track.
Cost Overview

A basic set of vital sign sensors, including a barcode reader, is priced as low as $220. However, costs may vary depending on the type of vital sign sensor. All sensors can be purchased online and are fully reimbursable under RPM Medicare (CPT 99454), RTM, and CCM codes. Contact us for pricing details, a demo, or any other questions you may have.