If you are unfamiliar with the term, telepsychiatry services uses telecommunications technology, typically videoconferencing, to provide psychiatric assessments. It is HIPAA-compliant, highly-secure, and your personal information is kept safe because of the uniqueness of the processes. This technology allows for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions without requiring an in-office visit.
A smartphone, tablet, iPad or computer with a web-camera and secure broadband connection are necessary for telepsychiatry services sessions. Your location should be a private and quiet space where you feel comfortable and where your confidentiality may be preserved.
The current nationwide shortage of psychiatry notwithstanding, telepsychiatry services continues to be at the forefront of the industry. Kee Essentials supports the evolution of mental health and wellness by incorporating tele-psychiatry services into its network of operations. Telepsychiatry services also reduces the cost of care through efficient and effective use of the internet and web-cameras. Additionally, this allows Kee Essentials to provide care to individuals in rural or under-served communities, corporations, correctional facilities, educational institutions, and a myriad of other entities where mental health care is challenged by inaccessibility, costs, and quality assurance.
Significant Benefits
- Online mental health care that is beneficial for stable clients who require medication management
- Increased access to licensed, qualified psychiatric providers via videoconference
- No travel requirements; client can remain in a comfortable environment
- Improved mental health outcomes
- No wait times or delays in health care
- Reduce cost for clients and overhead for providers
- Better work/life balance
- Same quality of care as in-person sessions
- 100% electronic; personal access to medical records
- Flexibility in appointments; first session average 40-60 minutes; follow-ups between 15-30 minutes
- Equitable healthcare regardless of geographic location and socioeconomic status within the state of Nevada.