May 9 2014
Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, a leading provider of pediatric rehabilitation services in the Delaware Valley, is adding a new member to its clinical staff -- "VEGO", the telehealth robot.
VEGO (whose official name will be determined later by our patients who will vote on the best suggested name) allows doctors to extend their reach to monitor and consult with patients, families and staff at Weisman when they cannot be there in person or to solve a developing condition that would otherwise require transport of a patient and interruption of his or her rehabilitation.
VGo enables doctors at Weisman to monitor and consult with patients, families and staff when they cannot be there in person or to solve a developing condition that would otherwise require transport of a patient and interruption of his or her rehabilitation. (PRNewsFoto/Weisman Children's Rehab)
Weisman's VEGO will be introduced to the public at the grand opening celebration of Weisman's expanded and relocated medical daycare and outpatient site at 2475 McClellan Ave, in the Kevon II Office Center in Pennsauken, NJ on Wednesday, June 4th beginning at 9:30 am. VEGO will lead the ribbon cutting ceremony with elected officials, Weisman administration and patient families.
"VEGO" also assists in translation services by acting as a portal between the translator and the patients and families. "The language phone line works well but whenever you can have people connecting face to face, there is a greater level of comfort and understanding since a large part of communication is non-verbal," noted Mike Rosiak, COO of Weisman Children's. Recently a family connected with loved ones in Puerto Rico through VEGO.
For those children who are here for extended care, VEGO can also be used to allow other families members to "visit" loved ones when they can't be there in person. All this is part of Weisman's commitment to increasing patient satisfaction and the standard of care.
Telehealth robots are not new to the healthcare field. Weisman is the first pediatric rehabilitation facility in South Jersey to add it to their patient services. "We are looking to expand the role of telehealth in our community-based programs as we work with other area providers and enter into the population health management arena." Added Rosiak.
"VEGO" was developed by a VGo Communications which produces robotic telepresence solutions for healthcare, education and the workplace. More information can be found at www.vgocom.com.
About Weisman Children's Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, the only pediatric rehabilitation hospital in South Jersey is poised to accommodate the significant changes in health care reform. A leading provider of pediatric rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient and medical day care basis, Weisman serves children in five facilities throughout the region and employs more than 300 administration and clinical staff. For more information, please visit www.weismanchildrens.com or call toll free 877.543.8774.
Media Contact: Kris Parsons, Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, 267-909-0038, [email protected]
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