EDUCATING PATIENTS EQUIPPING HOSPITALS ENGAGING COMMUNITY

EDUCATING TODAYS POPULATION WITH CULTURE RELEVANT TOOLS

Patient education at the bedside that no longer costs the facility time and money.

DISTRIBUTORS OF INTELLIGENT AND REVOLUTIONARY EQUIPMENT AND CONTENT

PATIENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:
DIREC is a non-profit organization that provides equipment and resources for educational
Immediate patient access to education without the need of staff assistance
purposes inside the healthcare environment through third-party donations.
Engagement of the patient and their family members in the healing process
At the core of DIREC Recovery Network Enhancement of the hospital experience for patients and families
is a trifold objective. We equip hospitals for
the education of patients contributing to the STANDARD SERVICE WILL ALLOW:
betterment of the community. Our streamline Basic cable, local TV, hospital and healthcare-specific channels
approach facilitates accessible education for Video on-demand education

every patient, the equipping of hospitals with Staff access to network for monitoring and reporting
Physician and staff access from their own devices
the delivery system they need to educate, and
Patient and family access using mobile devices for IPC* viewing
engages the community in the patients recovery
Real-time feedback for immediate service response, HIPAA compliant
through their awareness and contributions.
Hospital internal marketing delivery
NO COST
*IPC - Interactive Patient Care

PROVIDING HOSPITALS WITH THE EQUIPMENT AND CREDIBLE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO EDUCATE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
There is nothing more relevant for patients than having accessible educa-
tion on their TV and at their fingertips. Using DIREC* Recovery Network,
hospitals receive a network upgrade to make it easier for patients to view
education by the most reliable and current patient education providers with-
out being limited by the organizations budget. DIREC Recovery Network
allows hospitals to choose education based on the desired solution for the pa-
tient by providing wall mounted TVs, hardware, installation, and educational
programming through scholarships made available for hospitals with patient
education objectives. DIREC bundles basic cable, patient educational video
on-demand and its own Recovery Intro Healthcare Channels for a complete
network solution. The network also allows for hospital branding, communica-
tions, and mobile features at no additional charge and as part of the service
agreement.
Large flat screen televisions are part of the initial installation for facilities
to ensure clarity for patients and a quality standard for each room and
each facility we serve. For those facilities that have already upgraded
to digital televisions, DIREC will maintain and replace all faulty TVs at no charge
during the life of the service agreement.

HOSPITALS CHOOSE THEIR PREFERRED PROVIDERS:

and more...
*DIREC Recovery Network is a nonprofit organization and is not affiliated with DIRECTV.
 HOSPITALS ARE FACING SERIOUS CHALLENGES AT THE BEDSIDE
Approximately 50% of patients with chronic disease do not obtain optimal clinical benefit from treatment because of poor compliance with medication regimens.

PATIENT. FACILITY. COMMUNITY.

WELCOME the support and services of a
TO DIREC network communications system,
yet its the genuine interest of
RECOVERY others welfare that motivates us
NETWORK. to use that experience every day.
content from the hospitals we
serve, patients and their families
will be inspired and motivated to
engage in their healing process.
Our commitment to a hospital

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DIREC Recovery Network doesnt stop once weve reached
urses, physicians, patient educators, In many organizations, staff members have severities. In a study in which patients received receives counsel from an advisory Providing equipment, a quota or a specific number of
medical social workers, and other allied traditionally delivered patient education through the appropriate patient education, 67%* were compliant board which includes members installation, and patient hospitals; our commitment is
healthcare professionals face the dilemma of limited resources of print materials, television carts with treatment after six months. from the hospitals we serve, education at no cost qualifies to serve every day from now on
inadequate time at the bedside to provide: with VCRs, or minimal time for verbal instructions national health foundations and us as unique, yet we feel its just and to continue the distribution
at the bedside. DIREC Recovery Network patients can access associations, community leaders, the first step in our delivery. of intelligent equipment and
Patient education education without the need of clinical staff and DIREC personnel. Our Our Intro Health Channels revolutionary patient education
team of individuals include are at the heart of who we are. content to the facilities and
Approximately 50% of patients with chronic disease assistance and can submit non-clinic requests,
healthcare professionals, IT They contribute the element people we serve. Qualify your
Explanation of treatments and procedures do not obtain optimal clinical benefit from treatment delivering the support healthcare providers need
technicians, communications of humanity through daily hospital at www.direcRN.com or
because of poor compliance with medication to have a little extra time with every patient.
and marketing specialists, as broadcasts to foster patients call us at 832-451-9003.
Information about hospital services regimens. Lack of compliance is associated with Utilizing the television system to meet the patients well as broadcast producers. We interest in recovery. Producing
poor clinical outcomes, increased hospitalizations, education needs with simple channel up and down have the experience to deliver six channels of original hospital
Diagnosis/disease specific-education lower quality of life, and overall higher healthcare navigation, patients and family members can
costs. Patient education has been demonstrated to easily find diagnosis/disease-specific education and
Inspiration and encouragement significantly improve compliance with medication encouragement through the Recovery Intro Health
across a broad range of conditions and disease System.

* Hospital Study -Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, Sociology, and Psychology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 27710 USA. dtg@geri.duke.edu
ORIGINAL INTRO HEALTH CHANNELS WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

HOSPITAL
OUR PLATFORM.
We can provide the viewer access throughout the hospital by
Hospitals can brand and communicate in waiting rooms, common areas, breakrooms, and using existing cable for immediate startup.
in patient rooms with their own channel.
The platform is a visual aid to point patients to
NEW PARENT education found in the on-demand menu. DIRECs
New parents will find this channel refreshing, inspiring, and challenging as they learn desire to mix just the right balance of entertainment in
education through real-life stories is introduced through
about their babys health and their new life journey.
its exclusive channel offering. By providing initial
education through age-specific lifestyle channels, viewers
CHILD become engaged by identifying themselves with others
This channel will communicate common illnesses and challenges found in children from in similar medical circumstances or times in their lives.
birth through the teen years. The channels provoke a positive curiosity to learn more
about their healing process and guide them to a deeper
understanding for their recovery through nationally
ADULT
recognized video on-demand presentations. The
Adults finding themselves in a hospital room can also find answers for illness and health networks mission in education is to have an immediate
challenges common in adults 18 to 54 years of age. impact on patients for a quicker recovery and for long-
term positive mindset and actions for healing, family
SENIOR participation, and enduring hardship.
For seniors, this channel communicates real issues with credible answers and practical
DIREC Recovery Network works as a platform for
recovery suggestions that are specific to adults age 50 plus.
program delivery, patient recovery applications, and
facility workflow assistance. Designed as a broadcast
INSPIRATIONAL CHANNEL and IP hybrid, the network is flexible enough to use any
This channel is designed to encourage patients of all ages and conditions through real-life resource and communicate to almost any output device
medical stories and testimonies of those who endured life challenges. for patient/staff access and convenience. Supplying
education during a hospital stay and post discharge
assistance are made accessible through televisions,
computer work stations, and personal mobile devices.
Our network is unique because it drives patients to
engage in education through the various channels offered
by DIREC. Understanding the diagnosis or procedure
reduces the fear of the unknown, influencing a quicker
recovery or motivating for enduring hardship.
The DIREC Recovery Network system can utilize single rate, multi-rate, and native adaptive bit rate files for multiple platforms.

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IRECs acronym, distributors of in-
telligent and revolutionary equipment
and content is a mouthful, yet is not
lofty considering the actual equipment
we use and patient education content
we deliver. The equipment is intelligent to comply
with any facility and it does not rely on the dated tech-
nology used by other providers which has prevented
network integration for years. When considering how
education can provide a moment of clarity; the de-
fining moment where you gain real wisdom for posi-
SUPPORT
TI M
STAFF
TO O L S
tive change in your recovery, it truly is revolutionary.
The network works as a nucleus around the patient,
staff, and the facility to support each of their efforts in
patient recovery. When the patient is the center and
needs to physically recover after surgery, the network
mentally prepares the patient through education on-
demand and encourages the patient through its own
Intro Health Channels for the right mindset and spir-
it for recovery. DIREC support objectives also extend
to the staff by supporting healthcare providers with
the education tools they need to spend more clini-
COMMU
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cal time with each patient. When the facility is put
in the center of the DIREC nucleus, it is the first to
receive support and creates the synergy for all other
patient, staff, and community benefits. Its the facility
that receives the support funding to implement new
TVs, materials, installation, and patient content to
complete the network. The community then becomes
aware of and supports the hospitals efforts in patient
education through sponsorship programs designed
by DIREC and in return the whole community can
benefits from this new network of supporters.
ELIMINATING COST SO YOU CAN PROVIDE EDUCATION
It is obvious there is a fund-
ing problem when about 90%
of hospitals across our nation
experience budget restrictions for
upgrading non-medical televi-
sion equipment. DIREC takes a
positive approach to this problem
by offering a no-cost solution
for upgrading equipment and
supplying educational content
through the years to a hospital.
When a hospital signs up for the
service, DIREC provides the
funding for new equipment and
installation for quality distribu-
tion of the DIREC channels and
services. A hospital can receive
education content from preferred
content vendors for the life of the
service agreement with no limita-
tion on renewals. In other words,
hospitals can receive new equip-
ment and patient education from
now on as long as they are under
the DIREC Recovery Network
service agreement.
While hospitals are doing all they
can to help patients physically
recover, DIREC is bringing to-
gether the community to provide
education and encouragement for
patients and their families. DI-
REC can make this commitment
by funneling local, regional and
national sponsorship funds from
industry-related vendors, service
companies, foundations, and
other corporations into an action
plan for equipping hospitals for
education delivery. By uniting
sponsors and hospitals with pa-
tient education objectives, spon-
sors are recognized for the efforts
through the system they helped
provide. Much like what a viewer
could expect to see on a public
broadcast station, a sponsor is
honored for their efforts through
a visual and verbal mention.
A facility is requested to purchase
basic cable services from DIREC
Recovery Network, although it is
not required. The cable agree-
ment serves as a funding com-
ponent to extend the life of our
services past the initial installa-
tion.
By grouping a number of hospi-
tals together, DIREC negotiates a
volume discount with cable pro-
viders and uses the proceeds for
annual funding in education and
services. When a hospital switch-
es their cable service to Recovery
Network Services for the same
price they are currently paying,
they are now participating in the
DIREC support for education.
FUNDING
DIREC Recovery Network will pay for patient education
content selected by a facility by raising sponsorship for
that hospitals specific needs in education. Each facil-
ity will receive content from one patient education pro-
vider of their choosing and in some cases, depending
on facility demands and bed count, additional provid-
ers may be selected. DIREC also reimburses delivery
services from Recovery Network Services which installs
and supplies the network systems TVs, hardware, in-
tegration upgrades and introductory health channels.
Much like a hospital receives reimbursement from in-
surance companies for services they provide patients,
DIREC reimburses hospitals for their efforts in educa-
tion. Although the hospital signs the agreements from
their preferred patient education providers, the invoice
comes directly to DIREC for payment. DIREC will pro-
vide quarterly and annual statements for its funding
and each facilitys funding for services are guaranteed
for the life of the service agreement. Once a DIRECs
service agreement is signed by a hospital and the initial
equipment is installed and patient education content is
uploaded into the system, DIREC will begin paying for
providers for their services, which also include qualified
existing providers. Cable television is not considered
patient education and is not included in this offering.
WHAT
MAKES US
REALLY
DIFFERENT?
COST.
 PATIENT FACILITY ENGAGE IMPLEMENT At DirecRN, weve developed programming for specific audiences.
EDUCATION EVALUATION SPONSORSHIP UPGRADE Our channels meet viewing needs using both original and existing
cable programming. Through this model, were able to reach more
patients with the information needed to enhance and ensure their
recovery. Our one-on-one approach brings real-life stories to the
hospital rooms - benefiting patients, facilities, and communities.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PROCESS

Not taking one step at a time is where most patient
content providers have fallen short. With the major-
ity of providers offering our-way-or-the-highway
equipment delivery, less than 10% of hospitals in
the US have current technology serving their pa-
tients in education.
The DIREC approach is simple. First, educate
patients. Once a facility and staff members have
an efficient and effective way to educate patients
daily, then the integration for patient interactivity
can begin. New cabling and network integration
is costly and it is the main reason why hospitals
are not educating more efficiently today. DIREC
sponsors hospitals in a geographical area to ac-
celerate community recovery awareness and uses
the collective volume of facilities to increase the
sponsorship value which gives individual facilities
an equal opportunity for a technology migration.
A facility begins with the ability to educate patients
immediately through the initial DIREC Recovery
Network system, then DIREC partners with each
facility to help evaluate for upgrades in interactive
patient care. DIREC Recovery Networks mission
is to assist each facility in a long-term technology
timeline for funding and implementation in future
Interactive Patient Care technologies and deliveries.

DIREC RECOVERY NETWORK RECOGNIZES AND COMMUNICATES NATIONAL HEALTH AWARENESS EDUCATION
FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AS PART OF THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE:

www.direcRN.com Phone: 832.451.9003

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