Remote Collaboration and Evidenced-Based Care
Remote Collaboration and Evidenced-Based Care
Introduction
Welcome to my presentation regarding Remote Collaboration and Evidence-Based Care.
My name is Julie Van Meter. Today I will be discussing how remote collaboration will assist in
the care and long-term treatment of a newly diagnosed patient who does not have easy access to
specialized medical resources due to distance. I will also develop an evidenced based plan of
care based upon the utilization of remote learning.
Caitlyn Bergan is a two-year old girl with a second admission within the last 6 months
with the diagnosis of pneumonia. During this hospitalization, she was diagnosed with cystic
fibrosis. The diagnosis was a result of an observation by her mother, Janice, that Caitlyn’s skin
tasted salty after a kiss. Further conversation reveals that Caitlyn experienced a meconium ileus
shortly after birth, has thick mucus secretions and exhibits signs of malabsorption. Upon
admission, Caitlyn was assessed to weigh 20.7 pounds as a result of the malabsorption,
decreased breath sounds and rhonchi with shallow respirations of 32 and a temperature of 101
degrees. Involved in Caitlyn’s care is Dr. Copeland, Pediatrician, Virginia Anderson, Pediatric
Nurse, and Rebecca Helgo, Respiratory Therapist, who all have to collaborate in the care of
Caitlyn. Dr. Copeland and Virginia, also collaborate with Dr. Benjamin, Caitlyn’s primary care
physician. Collaboration is needed in the care of Caitlyn, but is made difficult due to the
distance the patient lives from the specialty hospital and Dr. Benjamin does not have access to
telemedicine. Virginia and Dr. Copeland meet with Dr. Benjamin to map out a plan for
collaborative care. Skype was determined to be a viable alternative to telemedicine in this case.
CF is a difficult disease under any circumstance but is more difficult in this case due to the lack
of ability to easily access the specialized healthcare environment. Due to that difficulty,
, Remote Collaboration and Evidenced-Based Care
“telehealth can be an effective approach for communication and counseling.” (CDC, 2019)
Remote Collaboration and Evidenced-Based Care
Introduction
Welcome to my presentation regarding Remote Collaboration and Evidence-Based Care.
My name is Julie Van Meter. Today I will be discussing how remote collaboration will assist in
the care and long-term treatment of a newly diagnosed patient who does not have easy access to
specialized medical resources due to distance. I will also develop an evidenced based plan of
care based upon the utilization of remote learning.
Caitlyn Bergan is a two-year old girl with a second admission within the last 6 months
with the diagnosis of pneumonia. During this hospitalization, she was diagnosed with cystic
fibrosis. The diagnosis was a result of an observation by her mother, Janice, that Caitlyn’s skin
tasted salty after a kiss. Further conversation reveals that Caitlyn experienced a meconium ileus
shortly after birth, has thick mucus secretions and exhibits signs of malabsorption. Upon
admission, Caitlyn was assessed to weigh 20.7 pounds as a result of the malabsorption,
decreased breath sounds and rhonchi with shallow respirations of 32 and a temperature of 101
degrees. Involved in Caitlyn’s care is Dr. Copeland, Pediatrician, Virginia Anderson, Pediatric
Nurse, and Rebecca Helgo, Respiratory Therapist, who all have to collaborate in the care of
Caitlyn. Dr. Copeland and Virginia, also collaborate with Dr. Benjamin, Caitlyn’s primary care
physician. Collaboration is needed in the care of Caitlyn, but is made difficult due to the
distance the patient lives from the specialty hospital and Dr. Benjamin does not have access to
telemedicine. Virginia and Dr. Copeland meet with Dr. Benjamin to map out a plan for
collaborative care. Skype was determined to be a viable alternative to telemedicine in this case.
CF is a difficult disease under any circumstance but is more difficult in this case due to the lack
of ability to easily access the specialized healthcare environment. Due to that difficulty,
, Remote Collaboration and Evidenced-Based Care
“telehealth can be an effective approach for communication and counseling.” (CDC, 2019)
