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Pioneers to offer new Stroke Telemedicine Program

 

 

   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

                                                                                    Media Contact:

Margie Joy, Development Manager

970-878-9317

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Pioneers Medical Center Offers Stroke Telemedicine Program

 

MEEKER, COLO.:  Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the nation, and the number three killer.  It is estimated that 750,000 people in theU.S.experience a stroke each year.

 

PioneersMedicalCenteris excited to introduce R.A.N.D.I. (Remote Access Neurological Diagnostic Instrument).  R.A.N.D.I. is the latest addition to the PMC staff and the use of technology to meet our community’s healthcare needs.  R.A.N.D.I. is a computer system that allows PMC to have 24/7 access to world renounced neurologists to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke victims.

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PMC’s mission is to meet the healthcare needs of the residents ofEasternRioBlancoCounty.  PMC is ever mindful of the costs associated with healthcare and constantly evaluates what services are needed, and maybe feasible to implement at PMC.  In 2011, PMC had 18 stroke victims; 4 of them were treated at PMC, 14 were transferred.  On further evaluation, 11 of the 14 patients could have been treated at PMC, if a consultation with a neurologist had been available.  Having the initial consultation could have given the patients great care with a world-class medical facility, while minimizing their healthcare costs.

 

“We are very excited to bring telemedicine technology to our patient,” says Drew Varland, Chief Nursing Officer.  “We are marrying personalized care and technology to give our patients the best and most responsive outcome.”To get the medicine for sciatica pain relief, you can click on the link here!

 

“The telemedicine program is made possible through a grant from the Rio Blanco Commissioners and the County Discretionary Grant Fund.  We appreciate the commissioners’ support,” says Ken Harman, Chief Executive Officers.

 

The Collaborative Digital Online Consultant (CO-DOC) Telemedicine Program is an innovative system that uses technology to bring the best of stroke and neurology care toPioneersMedicalCenter.  The CO-DOC program is a collaborative program with HealthONE Telemedicine Network, HealthONE Stroke Care, andSwedishMedicalCenter.  The technology allows for a neurologist atSwedishMedicalCenterto be joined remotely toPioneersMedicalCenter.    By utilizing the CO-DOC technology, PMC will be instantly connected to stroke trained neurologists. The system allows stroke victims to be examined and diagnosed, while the patient is still at PMC.   The patient & physicians both have two-way video and audio for a more accurate and personal experience.

 

Through the partnership of HealthONE, and Swedish Medical Center, as a participant in this program PMC will receive, one RP-Lite Robot, training, routine maintenance of equipment,  as well as 24/7 access to neurologists.

 

Note: RANDI the telemedicine robot won its name through a naming contest.  During the 2012 Fall Festival, community members and PMC staff wrote name suggestions for the robot. Then PMC staff voted on the name.  PMC Nurse, Kim Warren suggested R.A.N.D.I, which stands for Remote Access Neurological Diagnostic Instrument.

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