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"From a provider perspective, Telehomecare improved my own patients' access to care, because even if they were unaware of changes in their physical conditions, a nurse was assessing them on a daily basis and could become immediately involved upon receipt of their daily vital signs. This immediate response to changes in their physical state would translate into fewer emergency room visits and/or hospitalization."

Dr. Eric Paquette, Timmins

Telehomecare

OTN’s Telehomecare program uses sophisticated and easy-to-use equipment to link patients with health care professionals.  The program empowers patients to self-manage their chronic illnesses thereby reducing  hospital and emergency room visits.

OTN recently completed a successful trial of the Program involving more than 800 patients with one of two chronic diseases - Congestive Heart Failure or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder.

Working with select Family Health Teams in the trial, OTN effectively demonstrated significant results*:

  • 65% reduction in the average number of hospital admissions;
  • 72% reduction in the average number of Emergency Room visits; and
  • 95% reduction in the average number of walk-in clinic visits.

* Results of an independent evaluation by Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Based on this success, OTN will use the Telehomecare model to expand to other therapeutic areas.

To get started with OTN, please call 1-866-454-6861 or email us at: information@otn.ca