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Singapore's Virtual Hospitals and MIC@Home Initiative

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What are the conditions for eligibility for the MIC@Home programme?

Being clinically stable, able to care for themselves independently, having sufficient caregiving support, and having an Internet connection.

What are some of the areas the MIC@Home scheme will be extended to?

Paediatric medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, rehabilitation medicine, and elective surgeries.

Where else in the world are schemes similar to MIC@Home practiced?

Britain, France, Australia, and Barcelona, Spain.

What was Mr. Ong Jia Rong diagnosed with when he went to the National University Hospital?

Severe bullous cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Ong Jia Rong opt for NUHS@Home after being hospitalized for two days?

He preferred the comfort of his own home and the ability to work while receiving treatment. Signup and view all the answers

How frequently does a nurse from NUH visit Mr. Ong Jia Rong at home?

Three times a day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the new healthcare scheme being introduced in Singapore from April?

Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment are patients on the MIC@Home scheme provided with?

Patients are provided with equipment such as a blood pressure monitor, thermometer and walking frames. Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare clusters and hospitals were involved in the initial sandbox launch of the MIC@Home scheme in April 2022?

The SingHealth cluster (Singapore General Hospital), National Healthcare Group cluster (Khoo Teck Puat Hospital), and all hospitals under the National University Health System (NUHS) were involved in the initial sandbox launch. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the similar scheme trialled by NUHS prior to the MIC@Home launch?

NUHS@Home Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of hospital bed days saved through the MIC@Home scheme as of the end of 2023?

9,000 hospital bed days saved Signup and view all the answers

According to the Health Minister, what is the potential of the MIC@Home scheme in relieving stress at hospitals?

The scheme has great potential to relieve stress at hospitals. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eligibility and Scheme Details

Eligibility for the MIC@Home programme has certain conditions.
The MIC@Home scheme will be extended to more areas in the future.

Global Similarities

Schemes similar to MIC@Home are practiced in other parts of the world.

Mr. Ong Jia Rong's Experience

Mr. Ong Jia Rong was diagnosed with a certain condition at the National University Hospital.
He opted for NUHS@Home after being hospitalized for two days to continue his treatment at home.
A nurse from NUH visits Mr. Ong Jia Rong at home frequently.

New Healthcare Scheme

A new healthcare scheme will be introduced in Singapore from April.

Equipment and Support

Patients on the MIC@Home scheme are provided with necessary equipment.

Initial Launch and Partners

The MIC@Home scheme was initially launched in April 2022 with the involvement of certain healthcare clusters and hospitals.

Prior Trials and Success

A similar scheme, trialled by NUHS prior to the MIC@Home launch, showed promising results.
The MIC@Home scheme saved a total of hospital bed days as of the end of 2023.
According to the Health Minister, the MIC@Home scheme has the potential to relieve stress at hospitals.

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Learn about Singapore's innovative approach in healthcare with the introduction of virtual hospitals and the Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) scheme. This initiative aims to provide medical care to patients at home through remote consultations and monitoring.