Virtual Wards

Virtual-Wards is a remote patient monitoring portal developed by MedPerson doctors in partnership with software engineers for managing capacity in hospitals and healthcare. The software is cloud-based and integrated with:

  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

  • ePrescription (ePx)

  • Electronic Laboratory Results (ELR)

The service is available by broadband and by satellite.

Virtual wards are recognised as an effective way to support recovery and actualise a robust, safe response to bed pressures in hospitals. Virtual Wards can release capacity in hospitals by freeing hospital beds occupied by patients who can be safely managed in the community by monitoring their clinical status remotely and in real-time. The wider public regard them as a better alternative to hospital admissions especially during the flu season or Covid-19 pandemic when frail patients are at an increased risk of nosocomial infections.

How It Works

Smart device worn by the patient sends data via an app.

The clinical team reviews the data from the patient remotely.

The clinical team has access to real-time GPS data & vitals

Data maybe used for analytics including a Lorenz plot.

A Typical Journey In Cardiology

The flowchart on the right depicts a typical journey for a Cardiology wearable-device patient. The device uses photoplethysmography (PPG), a simple, non-invasive method to detect volumetric changes in the peripheral circulation. Most arrhythmias imprint specific patterns on 2-D Lorenz plots generated from 24-hour Holter monitoring. A smartwatch is more comfortable to wear and easier to deploy. It provides up to a 21-day, single-lead ECG that can detect:

  • Paraoxysmal atrial fibrillation

  • Atrial flutter.

  • SVT

  • Ventricular flutter

  • Ventricular escape

  • Sinus tachycardia

  • Sinus bradycardia

  • Pre ventricular beats

  • Frequent ventricular presystolic triad

  • Asystole

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