Disclosure Log

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Question

1) Does your organization presently use and/or endorse a (RPM) remote patient monitoring system to capture vital signs or other health related measurements whilst a patient is residing in their own home or being cared for in a non-acute environment such as community hospital/hospice/residential or care home - (Measurement examples being blood pressure/weight/temperature/Oxygen Saturation/EWS/ pulse/glucose etc.)? 1.1 If the answer is NO – 1.1.2 Is telemedicine/ RPM, something that the County Council would consider (within the next 2 years) as a way of either reducing hospital re-admissions, A&E attendance, saving district nursing time & cost, for patient convenience and/or recognizing and acting upon patient deterioration sooner? 1.1.3 If the CC is not considering RPM for suitable patients (able to take their own readings or have a carer who can do this for them) – is there a reason why this is not being considered? 1.2 If the answer is YES – RPM is presently used in the community - could you please detail – 1.2.1 the system type/name/supplier 1.2.2 Where do you send this data/measurements to – for instance…GP system 1.2.3 When this system came into use and when contract expires 1.2.4 How much does this costs the CC (approximately) per person or per year for multiple patients/residents 1.2.5 What data is captured & is there measurements you would like to capture but cannot achieve at the moment? (examples – blood pressure/temperature/Glucose/O2 saturation/ weight, pulse etc) 1.2.6 Has there been any analysis of this data to demonstrate that remote patient monitoring from home, (or community residence) has reduced patient admissions into hospital and/or improved care/medication needs etc? 2) Who is the main person(s)/ decision maker (s)or team – who would probably be responsible (or is responsible) for the decision to use remote patient monitoring in the community? Name/title…

Answer

We have considered your request for information. Unfortunately we do not hold the information you have requested as we do not record this information. However information of this nature should be held by the National Health Services, in particular Cwm Taf Health Board. Cwm Taf Health Board is also subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. You can contact them directly using the details below: Freedom of Information Officer Cwm Taf Health Board Ynysmeurig House Navigation Park Abercynon CF45 4SN E-mail: freedomofinformation@wales.nhs.uk Tel: 01443 744800