Thread by @anobelodisho

With recent #COVID19 impacts, there’s been a huge surge in telehealth utilization and interest.

Official Guidance: go.cms.gov/3b0TvWD

Here are some Zoom tips and my HOME #telehealth set up #COVID4MDs 1/12

Set up a personalized Zoom link instead of a long number to remember, like zoom.us/my/yourname. Go to Zoom Settings > Advanced Features > View Advanced Features > Profile > Personal Link > Customize #COVID4MDs 2/12

So you don’t have to keep typing it, set up a keyboard shortcut. ESPECIALLY useful on mobile. Mac > System Preferences > Keyboard > Text. Whenever I type "myzm", it gets autocorrected to the full link. Great for ad hoc mtgs, start from Slack, iMessage, etc #Telehealth 3/12

Now: set up a Virtual Background. Replaces your background with an image. You know, like the weatherman. Benefit: looks more professional, keeps your home private, and blocks distractions in the background. #Telehealth #COVID4MDs 4/12

You don’t want to be THIS guy. 5/12

How? In Zoom, click the little up arrow next to the start video button > Virtual Background. replace my background with a picture of a clinic room #Telehealth #COVID4MDs 6/12

Works best with a solid color background that’s different from what you’re wearing. In a pinch: hang up a solid bed sheet. I use a chromakey green screen attached to the chair. My set up:
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You can get one of these ridiculous things from Amazon. I’m switching to rectangular with stand for better corner coverage and flexibility. They fold up into a small circle. #Telehealth #COVID4MDs 8/12
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You also need LOTS of light, facing you (not from behind, backlight = bad). Just a lamp with lampshade is fine. I like this Ring Light (that also holds your phone). $30.
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So what does it look like? Here’s me in my at home virtual clinic room or hosting clinic from a busy NYC subway car (social distance, people!) #Telehealth #COVID4MDs 10/12

And in practice, it looks like this: remotely precepting one of our amazing Chief Residents, Dr. Christi Butler, who is at our San Francisco VA, since I’m on a 14d self-quarantine #Telehealth #COVID4MDs 11/12

Critical Tip: Remember to wear pants (like your favorite sweat pants paired with fuzzy slippers and your favorite coffee mug) #Telehealth #COVID4MDs 12/12