Putting your implementation plan into operation
These subsequent six steps focus on operationalizing remote patient monitoring (RPM) and the unique considerations relevant to successfully integrating that technology into practice. The first six steps are fundamental to the planning of remote patient monitoring.
You have to intimately understand and appreciate how a process works from the perspective of the patient, providers and caregivers and each operational stakeholder before you can improve or replace it.
—Omid Toloui, vice president of digital health, CareMore
Step 7: Designing the workflow
What will you need to integrate this technology?
Although each organization’s workfow will look diferent, there are key questions and criteria to keep in mind when building an RPM-inclusive workfow.
Focus on how to document an updated workflow for RPM.
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Step 8: Preparing the staff
Does everyone know what they need to do to make this successful?
Thorough workflow and technical training lead to successful RPM integration.
Explore how members of the care team contribute to your RPM and how to maximize their role
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Step 9: Patient partnership
What does the patient need to know?
Strategically engage patients to maximize the impact of RPM.
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Step 10: Implementing
Put your new workflows to the test. Particularly with RPM, you’ll focus your energy on supporting patients as they onboard, managing incoming data and communicating results to physicians in a clinically relevant way.
Step 11: Evaluating success
Did it work? Determine your program’s success by revisiting your goals.
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Step 12: Scaling
What's next?
As you scale, focus on growing smart, not fast. Leverage your success metrics to position your program for expansion. Consider other areas remote patient monitoring can improve your practice.
