The Senate Health Policy Committee hosted two panel discussions this week.
Tampa General had expert presence on both panels. Peter ChanVice President of Healthcare Design, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and Assistant Professor of Cardiology at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and Dr. Jason WilsonDirector of Emergency Medicine, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and Medical Director of Transitional Care, Emergency Medicine, Tampa General Hospital.
“TGH at Home is the intersection of advanced technology and personalized care,” said Chang. “It allows us to treat patients in the comfort of their own homes while increasing efficiency, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.”
Tampa General will launch TGH at Home in July 2022 to provide high-quality, clinical hospital-grade care to patients with low vision in the comfort of their own home. This approach combines her twice-daily visits to patients’ homes with advanced technology to monitor vital signs and conduct telemedicine visits.
Based on the same standards used in hospitals, this model has been proven to reduce exposure to infections and infections, reduce the risk of readmissions, and improve the patient experience.
“We are extremely grateful for the unique perspectives and insights provided by Dr. Peter Chan and the entire Tampa General team,” said the chairman. Colleen Burton“Innovation in the healthcare industry is essential to ensuring top-class patient care.Florida is leading the way in innovative healthcare solutions through strategic partnerships with providers like Tampa General Hospital. I am proud to be there.”
Wilson briefed panel members on Tampa General’s efforts to guide patients to the most effective and efficient treatment options available, which may be a better choice for patients than the emergency department (ED). . With alternatives such as emergency care and telemedicine, patients can get the right services at the right time.
Some of the pathways Wilson discussed could better connect the ED to the community, allow care delivery to flow more smoothly in each area of care, and allow the ED to have capacity and space to consistently treat patients in emergencies. will do so.
“EDs serve as hubs for modern healthcare and unscheduled care,” says Wilson. “It’s critical that emergency care participate in a coordinated approach to improving health care in Florida by helping patients get to the right places for care.”
Wilson participated in a panel discussion on efforts to ensure patients receive care in the best possible location. It can be done virtually or physically, via an ED, office, mobile unit, or telemedicine.
Tuesday’s hearing was the first meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy this year.the other speakers Michael Maniaci of the Mayo Clinic Ann Clausen Central Florida Healthcare and Daniel Drummond From Lakeland Community Health.
Tampa General has become a valuable resource for Congress on health policy issues. I requested the development and implementation.
Also, in 2021, the then Senate President wilton simpson We attended the Florida Healthcare Heroes Celebration at the Capitol hosted by Tampa General Hospital.
In addition, several Tampa General Team members have been appointed by the government. Ron DeSantis Serve on state boards.
Doctor Cima Weinsteinis the manager of Psychology and Neuropsychology Services at Tampa General Hospital and a member of the Psychology Board. Annmarie Chavarriais Chief Nursing Officer of Tampa General and a member of the Florida Center for Nursing Board. maya giftsTampa General’s Director of Pharmacy Services, was recently reappointed to the Board of Pharmacy. Nicole Justiceis Senior Director of Patient Safety at Tampa General and serves on the Medical Board.
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