Rural hospital leaders don’t need another reminder that the workforce model is under strain. They live it every single day.
Karsten Russell-Wood, MBA, MPH
Karsten Russell-Wood is a healthcare marketing professional with over 20 years of global product development, marketing, and strategy experience. He currently serves as the Chief Marketing & Experience Officer for Equum Medical. Karsten is responsible for linking the innovation and service solutions of Equum to build the brand, create consumer awareness, dominate thought leadership, and drive customer preference through all channels, every day.
Rural Health Transformation and Telehealth
Rural health has always been built on grit. Clinicians and leaders stretching every resource, showing up for their communities day after day. But something feels different in 2026. There's a growing sense that we're finally moving past good intentions and into a real,...
Telehealth’s Impact on Rural Hospitals: Improving Access and Care in Remote Areas through a Literature Review
The adoption of telehealth technologies has become a transformative tool in addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural hospitals. Rural healthcare systems, especially those in critical access hospitals (CAHs) and smaller emergency departments (EDs),...
What Role Do Telesitters Play in Developing a Smart Hospital Ecosystem?
Smart hospitals represent the future of healthcare, utilizing interconnected technologies to optimize patient care and operational efficiency. Telesitters are an integral part of this ecosystem, offering innovative solutions to traditional challenges. Enhancing...
What is Equum’s Onboarding Process for Telehealth Services?
Adopting new technology can be a daunting task, but Equum makes the transition to telehealth services smooth and straightforward. Our onboarding process is designed to ensure your staff is fully trained and comfortable using our services from day one. The onboarding...
How Does a Virtual Sitter Enhance Patient Safety in Smart Hospitals?
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, smart hospitals are integrating advanced technologies to improve patient care and safety. One such innovation is the telesitter service, a remote patient monitoring system that allows for continuous observation without the need...
How Does Equum Measure the Success of Its Virtual Nursing Solutions?
In healthcare, it’s important to measure the effectiveness of new services. At Equum, we use several key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of our Virtual Nursing solutions. These metrics help us ensure that our services provide real value to...
What Are the Key Benefits of Using Tele-ICU in Critical Care?
Critical care is one of the most demanding areas of healthcare, requiring constant monitoring and rapid decision-making. Tele-ICU technology helps hospitals meet these demands by providing 24/7 access to critical care specialists who can support your local staff...
How Do Multi-Specialty Telehealth Services Integrate with Hospital Workflows?
When introducing new technology into a healthcare setting, the last thing hospitals want is to disrupt their workflows. Equum’s Multi-Specialty telehealth services are designed to integrate smoothly with existing hospital systems, making the transition as seamless as...
How Can Telehealth Solutions Help Address Workforce Shortages in Hospitals?
Workforce shortages are a growing issue in healthcare, putting extra pressure on hospital staff and compromising patient care. Telehealth solutions offer a way to alleviate this strain, allowing hospitals to provide high-quality care without overwhelming their local...