Granite VNA recently introduced a telemonitoring program for people who are receiving skilled nursing care and/or home therapy services from the agency. The program is available to patients who have unstable medical illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congested heart failure and hypertension. Participants must have access to the internet and are taught to operate the telemonitoring technology, including a tablet, pulse oximeter, blood pressure cuff and scale. The program and the equipment are provided at no cost to patients.
