Getting Started with Teleconsults
The following instructions are provided if your department/service is new to teleconsults.
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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.
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List of participating clinicians and one/two primary champions. Submit to Christina O'Malley: Christina.OMalley@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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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].
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All consulting clinicians must be credentialed at the hospital in which the patient is located.
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Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the scheduling process for teleconsults. You can learn more HERE.
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Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the how to control the ipad or pan-tilt-zoom cameras remotely. You can learn more HERE.