October 2024

How a 5-Year-Old is Helping Save Lives: New Book by Telestroke CEO & Son Teaches Kids to Spot Stroke Signs

October 28, 2024

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On World Stroke Day, Dr. Rajiv Narula, founder and CEO of Sevaro Health, and his 5-year-old son, Ayan Narula, are excited to announce the release of their new children’s book, B.E.F.A.S.T., Be A Superhero.

This engaging book teaches children how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke using the BEFAST method (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time). With a mission to empower young readers, the father-son duo hopes to help save lives by ensuring children know what to do when they encounter a stroke emergency.

This book is designed to give kids the knowledge they need to act quickly since children are likely to witness a parent or a grandparent suffering from the symptoms of a stroke.

The incidence of stroke has increased in younger patients aged 18 – 44 and 45-64 and many children are being cared for by their grandparents.

Their ability to spot the symptoms of stroke and act quickly could be the difference between life and death for their parent or grandparent.

The BEFAST method is a simple and effective guide for identifying stroke symptoms, ensuring timely treatment and better outcomes. “Teaching children to recognize the signs of a stroke can truly be the difference between life and death,” said Dr. Narula. “Our book helps them become real-life superheroes, equipped with the knowledge to help a loved one in need.”

Ayan Narula, age 5, also shares his excitement: “I like superheroes, and my dad told me that we can be superheroes by helping people. I wanted to write a book so kids like me can help their families.”

Dr. Narula is committed to making a broad impact with the book and is offering free copies to any mission-based organizations, including schools, that believe B.E.F.A.S.T., Be A Superhero can benefit their community. “We want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn these life-saving skills, no matter their background,” Dr. Narula added.

The book will officially launch on World Stroke Day, 10/29/24 and will be available for purchase on Amazon. For more information or to request free copies for your organization, please contact BEFASTBeAHero@gmail.com

About the Authors: Dr. Rajiv Narula is a stroke neurologist and the CEO of Sevaro Health, a teleneurology company focused on improving access to neurological care and the Co-founder of STATSeva.org. He is passionate about educating the next generation on stroke prevention and care.

Ayan Narula, age 5, co-authored the book with his father and is excited to teach other kids how they can be heroes by recognizing the signs of a stroke.

How Sevaro’s Team of Problem Solvers Are Revolutionizing Neurological Care

October 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, providing fast and efficient care is crucial, particularly in time-sensitive situations like stroke. Neurology departments across the country are facing challenges ranging from staffing shortages to inefficient systems that delay critical care.

At Sevaro, we’ve made it our mission to address these challenges head-on.

With a team of problem solvers, including medical experts, tech innovators, and implementation specialists, we are revolutionizing the teleneurology and telestroke space.

Here’s how we’re tackling the industry’s biggest problems and creating solutions that deliver better care, reduce provider burnout, and optimize patient outcomes.

Problem 1: Call Centers Causing Delays in Stroke Care

When it comes to stroke care, every second counts. The faster a patient receives care, the better the outcome. Traditional call centers often introduce delays, with critical time lost while patients are transferred through layers of communication before reaching a neurologist.

This delay is unacceptable in telestroke situations, where immediate care can make the difference between full recovery and permanent disability.

Sevaro’s Solution: Sevaro OneCall™, part of Synapse AI

Sevaro recognized this critical issue and developed Sevaro OneCall™, a solution that directly addresses delays caused by call centers. Sevaro OneCall™ routes emergency calls to a virtual neurologist within 45 seconds.

By eliminating the middleman and connecting emergency department (ED) staff directly to a specialist, we’ve drastically reduced time-to-treatment for telestroke and other time-sensitive neurological emergencies. This rapid response system ensures that patients receive immediate care, improving outcomes and potentially saving lives.

Problem 2: Documentation Fatigue Leading to Provider Burnout

For neurologists and healthcare providers, documentation is an essential but often time-consuming part of their job.

The need to manually document every patient interaction can lead to burnout, reducing their ability to focus on patient care. Disorganized or incomplete documentation also impacts patient outcomes, leading to gaps in communication and mismanagement of care.

Sevaro’s Solution: Nirvana Notes, part of Synapse AI

To solve this problem, Sevaro introduced Nirvana Notes, an innovative tool within our Synapse AI platform.

Nirvana Notes uses ambient AI technology to automatically document every phone call and video interaction between the provider and patient. This means that not only is every interaction time-stamped and properly documented, but it is also ready for review and billing.

By automating this process, Nirvana Notes reduces the burden on neurologists and allows them to spend more time focusing on patient care, leading to better outcomes and greater job satisfaction.

Problem 3: Lack of Continuity Between In-House and Virtual Neurology Teams

In many hospitals, there is a disconnect between in-house staff and virtual telemedicine providers. This lack of continuity often results in frustration for both teams and can negatively affect patient care.

For example, in a teleneurology scenario, virtual providers may not have full access to the patient’s medical history or diagnostic information, leading to inefficiencies in the care provided.

Sevaro’s Solution: Synapse AI and Personalized Care Teams

Yet another solution built into our software platform, Synapse AI, developed by Sevaro, was specifically designed by physicians for telemedicine practice, solving the integration problem between in-house and virtual neurology teams.

Syncing EMR, imaging, and video with a single click through Single-Sign-On eliminates the hassle of managing multiple logins and ensures physicians have immediate access to all essential data exactly when they need it.

Synapse AI provides all the tools necessary to streamline communication and enhance the coordination of care.

Sevaro also assigns a small, dedicated pod of virtual neurologists to each hospital partner, facilitating personal relationships and smoother collaboration between the on-site and virtual care teams.

This results in more cohesive patient care, as both in-house and virtual teams are consistently on the same page.

Problem 4: Staffing Shortages in Neurology Departments Nationwide

Neurology departments across the country are struggling with staffing shortages, making it difficult to provide the level of care that patients need.

The demand for highly specialized neurologists has outpaced the supply, leaving many hospitals understaffed and unable to meet the needs of their communities.

Sevaro’s Solution: Partnership with Rosman Search

To address the issue of staffing shortages, Sevaro has partnered with Rosman Search, a leader in full-time neurologist and locum tenens staffing solutions.

This partnership allows hospitals to access a fully staffed neurology department, combining the benefits of permanent, locum, and virtual neurology professionals.

With Synapse AI, hospitals can integrate both in-house and virtual neurology teams, ensuring seamless patient care and filling critical staffing gaps.

Whether you’re in need of permanent hires, locum tenens, or virtual neurology services, Sevaro and Rosman Search offer a hybrid approach that maximizes the availability of specialized neurological care. This ensures that hospitals can provide timely, expert care to every patient who needs it, regardless of staffing challenges.

Why Sevaro’s Approach is Revolutionary

At Sevaro, we believe that innovation begins by solving the real problems that healthcare providers face every day. Our approach is not just about creating new technology—it’s about developing solutions that directly address the pain points experienced by neurologists, ED nurses, and hospital administrators.

By focusing on seamless communication, AI-driven documentation, and personalized care teams, we’ve built a teleneurology platform that doesn’t just enhance care—it transforms it.

What’s Next?

We know that every hospital and neurology department faces unique challenges. At Sevaro, we’re ready to work with you to identify your specific needs and craft a solution tailored to your department.

Whether you’re dealing with call-center delays, staffing shortages, or a disconnect between your virtual and in-house teams, our problem-solving experts are here to help.

How Can We Help Your Neurology Department?

Tell us about the challenges you’re facing, and let our team of experts create a custom solution that meets your needs. At Sevaro, we’re not just revolutionizing teleneurology—we’re revolutionizing patient care.

Contact Sevaro today to discuss how we can help optimize your neurology program.

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