Rural hospitals often struggle to recruit and retain specialized staff due to geographic isolation and lower salaries. Virtual nurses working from urban hubs can provide expert consultations, and guide local staff, ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care without long-distance travel. Virtual nursing allows off-site professionals to handle tasks like patient triage, documentation, and discharges, freeing on-site staff to focus on hands-on care. This division of labor improves efficiency and reduces stress, fostering a sustainable work environment.

In this informative webinar, we examine how virtual nursing bridges gaps in healthcare access and review case studies of successful implementations.

Dr. Wanahita discusses the impact of Teleneurology in rural and urban settings and how her team is improving outcomes for patients with stroke and other neurological issues.

Dr. John Horne with MDstewardship discusses Antibiotic Stewardship programs for rural hospitals

Dr. Asha Schweitzer and Dr. Irene Carrothers discuss the role of the telemedicine hospitalist and review some cases they have managed.

Teledigm Health

Dr. Allison Nazinitsky discusses cases she has encountered in her practice of Infectious Disease Telemedicine.