The private health provider’s remote patient monitoring service gives patients what they want – care at home.
Ramsay Connect’s Virtual Heart Failure Service has won the Clinical Practice Prize at the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.
The Virtual Heart Failure Service is used to support people with chronic heart failure while they’re at home, using remote monitoring of vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels.
A cardiovascular nurse remotely monitors patients to detect any changes early.
The program includes virtual consultations with specialist nurses and allied health professionals to help patients manage their medication, diet, exercise and mental health in partnership with their treating doctors.
CEO of Ramsay Connect, Ian Galvin, said the win was wonderful recognition of the service.
“Chronic heart failure accounts for hundreds of preventable hospitalisations in Australia, but with the right support we can reduce the amount of time people spend in hospital,” Mr Galvin said.
“We know patients want flexibility in their care and they now have access to this program backed by specialist technology and a team of clinicians to provide the care they need at home.”
