EMA Telemed | Vitals Sent for RPM

Vitals sent for RPM

Vitals Sent: Your Solution for
Remote Patient Monitoring

EMA Telemed presents Vitals Sent for RPM: an automated solution for capturing and transmitting resident vitals directly to PointClickCare EHR.

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

The Solution
By automating the capture and transmission of vitals directly to the resident'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 residents EHR on PointClickCare.

Cost Reduction
Allows staff to focus on residents 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 residents into the electronic medical record (EMR) took an average of 39 minutes.

Automated Process
In contrast, an automated system reduced the average time to record and transfer 66 sets of vital signs to just over 5 minutes.

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
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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

Step 1
After confirming an activation request, Vitals Sent connects to PointClickCare, retrieves resident data, and emails the facility a download link to generate barcode labels.

Step 2
Our barcode reader scans the label to verify the resident’s full name and ID, allowing the nurse to collect vital signs using sensors.

Step 3
Vital sign sensors capture the resident’s vitals and log them into our gateway hub. A green flash confirms accuracy, while a red flash indicates a retake is needed.

Step 4
Finally, the data is encrypted and transmitted to our secure AWS server, and then it's forwarded to the resident's PointClickCare EHR.

Embracing RPM Delivers Both Financial and Clinical Benefits

Over the past three years, the percentage of healthcare executives reporting a positive return on investment (ROI) from RPM initiatives has risen dramatically from 60% to 90%. This growth is attributed to RPM's capacity to reduce costs, generate new revenue streams, and enhance patient outcomes.

A study by Brockton Hospital in Massachusetts found that the use of RPM resulted in a reduction of30-day readmission rates for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patients to zero, representing a cost avoidance savings of $216,000, with the cost of a 30-day hospitalization being $27,000 per patient.

Healthcare organizations can also generate new revenue of more than $1,300 per patient per year by billing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for RPM & CCM services using specific CPT codes. According to industry surveys, over 90% of healthcare executives now see RPM as a valuable investment, with many organizations leveraging external partners to implement these programs effectively.

Earn Revenue from RPM & CCM

Total Number of Resident’s

Percentage of Residents Requiring RPM

Percentage of RPM Patients Enrolled in CCM

Estimated Annual Revenue

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These figures depend on accurate coding, timely claim submissions, and consistent use of telemedicine services. It is important to note that these are estimates. The facilities should monitor claims and denials closely to adjust operations as needed and stay informed about any policy changes.
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(1) Reimbursement based on 2025 national Medicare averages.
(2) RPM CPT codes 99453 ($19.73), 99454 (43.02), 99457 ($28.79), and 99458 ($28.79), along with CCM CPT codes 99490 ($47.87) and 99439 ($32.99), are used.
(3) Reimbursement rates vary by MAC locality. Find yours here.
‍(4) Annual revenue estimates assume all patients qualify for Medicare reimbursement.

Training, Support, and Cost Overview

Training & Support
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We provide thorough training for all staff on using barcode readers, creating and printing barcode labels and integrating them with the EMA gateway and PointClickCare 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.

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