In-Person Hospitalists

Telemedicine Clinicians

Admissions

• See patients in ED
• Consult with emergency clinical care team
• Determine admission
• Create initial treatment plan

Teleadmissionists

• Provide supplemental coverage at peak volume times
• Responsible for admissions and any follow-ups for those admitted patients
• Augments onsite team by allowing clinicians to prioritize discharges and daily rounds

Inpatient

• Round on patients
• Lead clinical care team
• Facilitate active conversation regarding patient treatment and progress
• Determine patient discharge criteria
• Collaborate with clinical team on post-discharge care plan
• Identify the appropriate next site of care

Telehospitalists and Telenocturnists

• Respond to floor and ED calls, admits, discharges, and rounds on patients
• Communicates with in-person care team, patients, and families
• Supports admissions, transfers, and step-down decisions for NP/PA oversight
• Ensure 24/7 coverage for inpatient population
• Participates with rapids, codes, and stroke alerts
• Responsible for cross-cover calls and admissions

Post-Acute Care

• Lead care coordination
• Proactively collaborate with external resources and next site of care
• Support adherence to the new care plan
• Set a timeline for follow-up care delivery as needed

Telespecialists and Teleconsults

• Allow consultation with external resources for comprehensive care
• Improve continuity of care with virtual collaboration of all team members
• Increase coordination of care with post-acute care sites