Who is the National COVID-19 Service for?
The COVID-19 Remote Health Pathway has been developed to support self-management of patients diagnosed with COVID-19: either clinically OR positive test result AND symptomatic. An additional service has been developed and implemented for use within Maternity Services.
How does it work?
It uses an updated version of the existing COVID-19 remote monitoring pathway, as a supportive self- management tool, with the addition of:
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An easy-to-use registration service delivered by National Contact Centre. This will provide central administrative resource to onboard and provide support to people using the remote monitoring service
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A supply of pulse oximeters, delivered to appropriate distribution points. This will include a patient information leaflet outlining the service and asking the person to register via the 0800 number provided
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Further potential to connect remote monitoring with other developing community facing services such as virtual wards, intermediate care and provision of antiviral therapy
Objectives & Outcomes
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Improves early detection and intervention around the management and support of COVID-19 patients
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Improve patient’s confidence with technology and self-management of condition
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Reduction in Covid-19 healthcare impacts (better support out of hospital)
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Underpins and supports the Scottish Government’s Protecting and Renewing programme for citizens within Scotland
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Enables effective use of technology in the triage and navigation of our healthcare services
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Promotes self-management and a person-centred approach in effectively supporting and managing those citizens who have been diagnosed with COVID-19
Explore our COVID-19 patient guidance and further information.
If you are a healthcare professional and need further information, please explore our clinical resources on TURAS here.
