Unlock the Power of Telehealth: Essentials for Advanced Practice Nursing

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, telehealth is emerging as a game-changer in addressing pressing challenges such as provider shortages, chronic disease management, and limited access to care. In their comprehensive guide, Telehealth Essentials for Advanced Practice Nursing, authors Patty A. Schweikert and Carolyn M. Rutledge empower Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to lead the way in harnessing the potential of telehealth to transform patient care.

The Rise of Telehealth: A Solution to Healthcare Challenges

Telehealth offers a unique solution to many healthcare challenges, including:

• Provider shortages: Telehealth enables remote consultations, reducing the burden on healthcare providers.
• Chronic disease management: Telehealth facilitates regular monitoring and timely interventions.
• Aging population: Telehealth helps address the unique needs of older adults, improving health outcomes and quality of life.
• Protection from infectious disease: Telehealth reduces the risk of infection transmission, ensuring a safer environment for patients and healthcare workers.
• Limited access to care: Telehealth bridges the gap, providing accessible healthcare services to underserved populations.

A Multi-Modal Approach to Telehealth Education

Schweikert and Rutledge’s innovative approach layers telehealth onto nurses’ existing knowledge of nursing practice, providing a comprehensive understanding of:

• The history and basics of telehealth
• Technology used in responding to infectious diseases such as COVID-19
• Integrating telehealth in practice
• Laws, policies, and regulations governing telehealth practice
• Overcoming barriers to implementation
• Telehealth etiquette and ethics
• Effective interprofessional collaboration

Empowering APRNs to Lead the Way

By mastering the essentials of telehealth, APRNs can:

• Advocate for telehealth implementation
• Establish telehealth programs
• Utilize telehealth to overcome barriers to care
• Optimize access and quality of care

Through Telehealth Essentials for Advanced Practice Nursing, APRN students, faculty, and practicing providers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the power of telehealth and transform patient care.

Product Details:

• Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
• Publication Date: June 25, 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781630916053, 9781630916060