ED Tele-Psychiatry Implementation Discussion

What are the benefits associated with using tele-psychiatry services in the ED? To the patient? To the hospital? To the medical staff members? What are the barriers or challenges?

How equipped is Westend Hospital to implement tele-psychiatry services? What resources does it have in place? What resources might be needed?

How might the staff of Westend Hospital measure the success of its tele-psychiatry services? What metrics might be used?

Communicate the importance of information systems and technology in modern and future healthcare delivery.

Modify key components of a healthcare information system. Determine how healthcare information systems and technology influence healthcare practices and priorities.