The Joint Commission has issued a new Quick Safety report that addresses optimal use of telemedicine to deliver safe patient care. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased use and reliance upon telemedicine and according to TJC, there are many benefits with the use of telemedicine, including but not limited to:

• Allowing social distancing
• Monitoring patients that are quarantined
• Reducing the use of PPE
• Eliminating transportation barriers to care

The Centers for Medicare & …

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