Key Highlights
- Lee Health partners with Caregility to double its inpatient virtual care capacity.
- Nearly 1,000 patient rooms equipped with Caregility APS200 Duo dual-camera devices.
- Expansion supports virtual nursing, enhancing patient outcomes and staff efficiency.
- Caregility’s cloud platform ensures seamless telehealth device management.
Source: Direct
Notable Quotes
- “Through our expansion, we’ve evolved our virtual care capabilities to improve patient outcomes utilizing available, improved technology to help our clinical staff.” — Rick Schooler, Chief Information Officer at Lee Health
- “Our virtual nursing program introduces innovative possibilities in patient care workflows by connecting the care in the complex patient journey.” — Jennifer Higgins, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer at Lee Health
- “We’re honored to support their mission to advance the art of what’s possible in healthcare delivery.” — Wendy Deibert, Chief Nursing Officer at Caregility
SoHC's Take
The expansion of Lee Health’s virtual nursing program underscores a significant step in the healthcare industry’s ongoing digital transformation. By partnering with Caregility, Lee Health has set a new standard for the integration of telehealth technologies within hospital systems, positioning itself at the forefront of modern patient care. This innovative approach not only enhances the patient experience but also optimizes clinical workflows, highlighting the future potential for even greater efficiencies as AI and telehealth converge further.
