Elevating care with pharmacists in the virtual ICU
- By Philips
- March 03 2025
- 4 min read
- Featuring Rebecca Conely, PharmD
In an era where telehealth is revolutionizing healthcare, Rebecca Conely, PharmD, and others at her facility, have set a new standard by integrating pharmacists into their virtual ICU team. This innovative approach, enabled by a partnership with Philips, has optimized patient outcomes and operational efficiencies. Pharmacists provide critical medication management and insights, bridging gaps in care and enhancing treatment plans. This program’s found success highlights the transformative potential of multidisciplinary virtual care.
At-a-glance:
- Integrating pharmacists has enhanced patient care along with operational efficiency
- Improvements in Length of Stay, VTE prophylaxis, and glycemic control
- Increased collaboration across multidisciplinary teams both virtual and at the bedside
Transforming critical care with their virtual pharmacists
A multidisciplinary approach to virtual care has help revolutionized ICU care by integrating pharmacists into virtual ICU teams through a strategic partnership with Philips eCareManager. Pharmacists' expertise in pharmacology enhances medication management and treatment plans, leading to optimized outcomes and standardized care protocols. Philips eCareManager tools have helped them quantify significant improvements in metrics such as Length of Stay and Glycemic Control, showcasing the clinical and operational benefits.
The program’s success highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and advanced technology in modern healthcare, offering valuable insights for hospital executives considering virtual care solutions.
