Quro Medical & Relay EMS

Relay EMS is proud of our recent partnership with Quro Medical in Nelson Mandela Bay.

“A novel virus compels us to seek innovative solutions to address these unprecedented challenges imposed on our healthcare system. In the face of the continued prevalence of COVID 19, our health system is ripe for the adoption of innovative solutions that offer viable and safe alternatives for our people” says Dr Vuyane Mhlomi, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Quro Medical.

Quro Medical is an innovative digital health company, providing a hospital-at-home solution for remote patient monitoring. Through evidence-based protocols, best practice and the use of proprietary technology platforms, Quro Medical, provides state-of-the-art patient vital sign monitoring. Quro Medical brings all the essential elements of in-patient hospital care to the patient’s home.

At the heart of the solution is the Quro Medical InSight platform incorporating the use of a comfortable wearable biosensor, FDA & SAHPRA approved, the biosensor provides real-time patient data. This data is monitored in their 24-hour clinical command centre, staffed by qualified health professionals. Providing, Quro Medical with early detection of any patient abnormalities and significantly reducing the time for clinical intervention.

For patients who meet the set clinical criteria and in consultation with their Doctor and Quro Medical, the hospital-at-home solution allows for ongoing hospital-level patient monitoring, administering of IV therapy, short term oxygen and clinical support.

Through our partnership, Relay EMS will provide Quro Medical with in-person patient visits within Nelson Mandela Bay. On the initial patient visit, Relay EMS, will set up the biosensor for the patient and then provide daily patient assessments, IV therapy and short-term oxygen as required. In the event of rapid clinical deterioration of the patient, through real-time monitoring, Quro Medical will communicate with Relay EMS Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Our EOC will then dispatch an appropriate level of care ambulance and crew to the patient’s location, providing clinical intervention and if required hospital admission.

“We are excited about our partnership with Quro Medical,” says Richard Moodie, Relay EMS Operations Manager. “Health care is changing, and the innovative hospital-at-home solution allows us to leverage our existing infrastructure and resources to enhance our service offering.”

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