Respiratory Staffing & COPD Telehealth Follow-Up Services
COPD Telehealth Follow-Up Program
A comprehensive COPD telehealth follow-up service designed to reduce 30-day readmissions and provide structured respiratory support after discharge.
Program Overview
PulmoDynamics Care LLC provides a structured COPD telehealth follow-up program led by Denay White, RRT, CPDE, a Certified Pulmonary Disease Educator through the AARC. This program supports patients during the critical post-discharge period by offering respiratory education, inhaler coaching, airway clearance guidance, symptom monitoring, and early identification of exacerbation signs. The goal is to improve patient outcomes, increase self-management skills, and reduce 30-day COPD readmissions.
What’s Included
The COPD Telehealth Program provides scheduled virtual support and respiratory guidance for recently discharged COPD patients. Services include 48-hour post-discharge telehealth visits, weekly follow-up sessions, inhaler and nebulizer technique coaching, airway clearance instruction, oxygen and equipment troubleshooting, symptom-monitoring, pulmonary self-management education, and smoking cessation support. All sessions are conducted virtually for patient convenience and timely follow-up.
Documentation & Reporting
After each telehealth visit, detailed documentation is completed and securely returned to the referring facility. Reports include symptom assessments, inhaler technique updates, equipment checks, patient education provided, adherence notes, red-flag symptoms if present, and recommendations for provider escalation. All information is handled in compliance with HIPAA standards to ensure patient privacy and secure communication.
Benefits for Hospitals & Facilities
This program helps reduce COPD 30-day readmissions, supports discharge teams and care coordinators, and improves patient adherence to treatment plans. Facilities benefit from structured respiratory follow-up without the need for additional staff. Patients receive specialized guidance from a Certified Pulmonary Disease Educator, resulting in better symptom recognition, improved medication technique, and increased confidence in managing their condition after discharge.
Referral Process
The referral process is simple. At discharge, facilities send a referral with patient information and discharge details. Patients are contacted within 24–48 hours to schedule their initial telehealth visit. Weekly sessions continue for the 30-day post-discharge period. Documentation is sent to the referring provider after each visit, and a final summary is delivered at the end of the program.
Contact
For program information or to begin referrals:
PulmoDynamics Care LLC
Denay White, RRT, CPDE
Certified Pulmonary Disease Educator – AARC
info@puldyncare.com