Pediatric Telemedicine in the Emergency Department: A Pair of Pre- and Post-COVID Programs
A Talk by Richard Brodsky (Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Telemedicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Bristol-Myers Squibb Childrens' Hospital)
About this Talk
Dr. Brodsky will discuss the current model of pediatric emergency medicine consultation services used at a tertiary care children's hospital. The use case describes the access of adult facilities to pediatric expertise which creates exceptional efficiencies in subspecialty care. In addition, a new COVID-19 triage and treatment telemedicine strategy for the emergency department will be discussed.
Key Takeaways
- Hear how pediatrics and its varying subspecialties can be a resource delivered through telemedicine platforms.
- Learn about telepresence of pediatric expertise in adult institutions and its benefits to the system financially and ability to increase both patient and physician satisfaction.
- See how telemedicine in the emergency department can be a powerful tool to protect healthcare providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.