Check Up: Telehealth App

Developed by student industrial designers and software developers, the app aims to provide doctors with the ability to virtually connect with patients in the in-patient room setting. Each patient room at Phoenix Children’s has an Amazon Fire TV for entertainment. By equipping these TVs with a camera, doctors will be able to use the Zoom-enabled app to connect with patients and make their rounds virtually. The result: a seamless, hands-free interaction for the patient, as well as more efficient visits for hospital staff. The virtual experience is offered alongside in-person consultations to enhance the overall stay of a patient. The new app builds upon Phoenix Children's advanced use of telehealth systems for clinic visits over the past two and a half years.