FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dena Bello, Public Relations Director
(707) 766-2400
Email: dena.bello@verihealth.com |
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Santa Rosa, CA June 1st, 2008
verihealth develops a new
medical solution, RoutineMD
verihealth, Inc. a leader in the ambulance industry has announced
the start up of a new division, RoutineMD. The company started
by CEO Gary Tennyson and VP Sean Sullivan is an in home medication
compliance and fall prevention program. verihealth's commitment
to the overall health and safety of the community while providing
excellent customer service has been paramount in the success of
the organization.
RoutineMD Vice President, Sean Sullivan who is also an EMT on the
verihealth ambulances, saw first hand that the number one reason
seniors were being readmitted to a hospital was due to a fall or
for safety reasons such as medication compliance issues. "RoutineMD
was a perfect fit for us in order to assure the continuum of care
for our patients" said Sean. According to the American Medical
Association, failure to properly take prescribed medications is
the number one reason for hospital admissions. Additionally, according
to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 30% of persons over
the age of 65 years of age fall each year and about 40% of those
falls are preventable. "We are currently in negotiations with
a major healthcare provider to promote their own in home health
and safety program for the community in which they serve." "We're
finding it's a great way for hospitals, senior facilities and insurance
companies to add a proven component of prevention for their clients'
added Gary."
RoutineMD provides in home assessments for fall prevention, and
through their home monitoring device can provide safety checks
and medication compliance with the 24 hour 7 day a week call center.
The waterproof pendant for emergencies with 24 / 7 monitoring and
direct connection to health care providers at the push of a button
are all included. Additional services available can include a wake
up and tuck in service with daily living reminders i.e. lock your
front doors and turn off the stove. This in home medication compliance
and fall prevention program is designed to keep people safer and
living independently longer, and ultimately keep them at home.
verihealth's mission is to be a market leader of safe and
reliable medical solutions provided by a team of highly valued
professionals always patient focused and community centered
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