Getting Started with Teleconsults

The following instructions are provided if your department/service is new to teleconsults.

  1. Ensure that your specialty is listed under scope of services for the teleconsult program. If it is not, please work with Connected Health and HUP Regulatory to submit a 60-day notification to the State for a new teleconsult service.

  2. List of participating clinicians and one/two primary champions. Submit to Christina O'Malley: Christina.OMalley@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu

  3. Required by state: All clinicians must self-assign and complete the following KnowledgeLink training prior to beginning telehealth:  Network Telemedicine: A Guide to Outpatient Virtual Visits [COURSE HS.50027.ITEM.TELEMED].

  4. All consulting clinicians must be credentialed at the hospital in which the patient is located.

  5. Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the scheduling process for teleconsults. You can learn more HERE.

  6.  Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the how to control the ipad or pan-tilt-zoom cameras remotely. You can learn more HERE.