We
have been using virtual care for some of our BBF exposure
management. The goal is to use them for after-hours
exposures to reduce the impact on the ED. We have found that
training the VVUC providers is critical, as this is a
different process for them. We provided a 30-minute training
for staff with a PowerPoint they can refer back to and had
them manage for several months some exposures that occurred
while we were open so that they could consult with our
providers. It is still a work in progress, but it is a
wonderful concept; do not underestimate the importance of
provider trainings and specifying workflows (e.g. how
workers are notified of source and baseline results).
Cheers, Tim
Tim Crump, MSN, FNP
Tim
Crump, MSN, FNP
Family
Nurse Practitioner
Multnomah
Pavilion 1 SE, Suite 1110
Occupational
Health
Healthcare
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