SCIP and Remote Care durng COVID-19 Level 4
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While the country is at Level 4 Alert in the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCIP is only able to provide emergency services. Details of the services we can provide are listed on the banner at the top of our web-page: www.scip.co.nz
If patients have needs that they feel can’t be met by a simple phone call, text, or email to our emergency contact service, we can arrange an online meeting through video- or audio-conference:
We use a tool called Whereby; this tool only requires access to a web-browser on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It can be used without installing any applications, is free to use, and can be made secure for one-to-one conversations. If you don’t have a camera it can still be used with audio. It has a chat function so you can send messages during a meeting.
If you wish to arrange a meeting with SCIP staff send an email to; reception@scip.co.nz
Send details of;
- Who you wish to talk to
- What your concern is
Once we receive a request we’ll contact you to arrange a time for a meeting, and details of how to connect. Depending on circumstances, the staff member you usually talk to may not be available.
If we have concerns that you may need a re-MAP or a programming change to your processor, we may be able to do this remotely with our Home-Based equipment – this will be discussed with you at the time. It might not suit everyone.
Depending on the success of this tool, we may extend this videoconference feature beyond the COVID-19 Level 4 period.