Telemedicine program keeps students in the classroom

A new telemedicine program was recently launched in all 17 schools in the Sevier Country, Tennessee school district that significantly improves the capabilities of the school nurse.

AMD Global Telemedicine and Cherokee Health Systems collaborated on the program that covers all students between kindergarten and the eighth grade. The program is being called Sevier County Student Medical Assistance Response Team (S.M.A.R.T.)

Instead of having to miss valuable class time traveling to visit a doctor, S.M.A.R.T. allows a student to be screened, examined, diagnosed, treated, and monitored using a two-way secure video link with the child and school nurse on one end and a medical provider on the other.

President of AMD Global Telemedicine, Steve Normandin said:

"We are seeing a great deal of potential in telemedicine within school systems. It is the perfect setting for utilizing the conveniences and simplicity telemedicine offers. To help improving students overall performance in school, while still getting them the proper medical attention they may need is great and what school systems aim to do. It's about looking out for the best interest of the students. It's an ideal alternative for school administrators and staff, parents and of course the students themselves."

Telemedicine takes healthcare to school (Wireless Healthcare)