Frequently Asked Questions
Support
- You can message Hucu.ai support within the Hucu.ai app. Go into a cross collaboration channel (#hucu_tips, #hucu_support) and post your question there.
- Within the Hucu.ai app, click on your profile and tap on “Give us your feedback”.
- Send an email at huq feedback@hucu.ai
- Call us at 1-844-HUCU4US (1-844-482-8487)
Cost Savings
A. Yes. Hucu.ai not only provides you with HIPAA compliant instant messaging for internal facility use, but also allows you to securely communicate with network partners, patients, and approved patient’s family members in one universal system. It also can be integrated into your EHR to further improve your staff’s efficiencies. It comes with built-in capabilities that streamlines communication across different staff/collaborators working in different organizations but caring for the same patients. Hucu.ai also provides users with real-time data analytics for patient acuity, user engagement reports, partner performance visibility, etc! Lastly, Hucu.ai offers self-service sign up, which allows new users to get set up and comfortable using the app in minutes, rather than enduring weeks or months of configuring before actual use.
A. It’s built in the Hucu.ai solution. Additionally, our specialized virtual coordinators help you identify and partner with the right organizations based on your growth and patient care goals.
Hucu.ai Implementation
Hucu.ai Capabilities
- Telehealth solutions – Zoom and other video chatting services
- Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Devices and Solutions
- Chronic Care Management (CCM) Solutions
- Transitional Care
- Management (TCM) Solutions EHR solutions
- ADT/Bed Management
- Laboratory Solutions
- Radiology/Imaging Solutions
- Scheduling Solutions
- Practice Management Solutions
- Billing Solutions
- Alarm Notification Solutions
- EMT Solutions
- Nurse Call Solutions
- Paging Services and Solutions
- Answering Services and Solutions
- Transportation Solutions
- GPS / Geofencing Solutions
- Active Directory/LDAP
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Any other solutions using FHIR, HL7 or API based integrations
General FAQ`s
A. Collaboration in healthcare means care professionals having the ability to connect with their colleagues over patient updates at any given point during the day.
A. Collaboration is key for staff engagment and positive patient outcomes.
A. A good example would be of multiple caregivers being in constant communication over a patient’s changing condition.
A. Poor communication among teams affects team collaboration, as there is greater chance of error and miscommunication.
A. Collaboration is key in healthcare. Team members who collaborate with each other are more likely to resolve patient issues, driving quality outcomes.
A. Collaboration works best when teams use a communication tool that keeps the entire team engaged and updated over important information at the same time.
A. Communication, without a doubt is the most important part of collaboration as this is what allows teams to better understand staff and patient needs.
A. The “Collaboration Model”, which involves communication to coordinate work activities, through the integration of technology.
A. The three C’s of collaboration include communication, coordination and co-operation.
A. Succesful collaboration is only possible when you have care teams that are constantly connected with each other during the day and can reach out in case one of the staff members faces challenges in the workspace.
A. Texting is not HIPAA compliant.
A. Now, there are HIPAA compliant communication apps available that streamline ccommunication workflows and drive quality care outcomes for the healthcare industry.
A. A HIPAA compliant messaage is a secure message, through which care professionals can interact with each other and share sensitive patient information..
A. SMS texting is not HIPAA compliant, as they are not encrypted, cannot be retrived if sent to the wrong recipient and are easily interceptible on public Wi-Fi networks.
A. HIPAA is short for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The act was passed with the goal of safeguarding patient’s sensitive information.
A.According to the HIPAA privacy rule, health information needs to be protected through appropriate safeguards that should be put into place.
A.Under HIPAA, patients can request access to their medical records within 30 days, and failure to provide them constitutes a HIPAA violation.
A.We can protect patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines.
A.The best way to send a HIPAA compliant text message is though a HIPAA compliant messsaging app.
A.Simple texting is not HIPAA compliant.
A.Hucu.ai is a HIPAA compliant messaging app, where care professionals can securely message each other without any breaches over patient confidentiality.
A.Hucu.ai is safer than Whatsapp as it is a HIPAA compliant communication app designed specifically to overcome communication barriers in healthcare.
A.Secure messaging apps follow HIPAA guidleines and protect patient privacy above all else.
A.Yes, there are HIPAA compliant messaging apps.
A. A HIPAA secure app protects patient information through secure means of communication.
A. Securing messaging apps work like every other app.
A.Secure messaging apps offer privacy above all else.
A.Secure video conferencing is care profesisonals being able to communicate with each other or their patients through Zoom’s digital platform.
A.Retention in healthcare means caregivers continuing with their jobs and not leaving the organization.
A.Employee retention has been exacerbated by Covid-19, with higher levels of burnout being reported among caregivers.
A.The best retention strategy in healthcare involves having better communication within an organization.
A.The three most important factors for employee retention are better communication, as that will drive greater enagagement among employees and keep them more satisfied in their daily care efforts.
A.Healthcare organizations must invest in secure messaging apps, that streamline workflows for care professionals by saving time and making their lives easier.
A.The most important thing with an employee retention strategy is leaders communicating with their employees on a day to day basis.
A.Poor communication within organizations often times results in gaps as to how staff members are feeling or whether they are actively struggling with some problem. Active communication with staff, on the other hand, allows teams to get to know one another better, this is crucial for employee engagment and retention.
A.The biggest benefit is that organizations who want caregivers to stay, will prioritize their well-being and happiness above all else.
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