HOMED: A New Era in Maritime Health

HOMED offers something unique and innovative to the global shipping industry: a comprehensive telemedicine support system that integrates training, technology, and 24/7 medical care.

Tailored Training for a Global Workforce

Seafarers aboard ships come from diverse countries and cultures. HOMED ensures high-quality training through a fully online model that caters to this international audience.

Educational Videos: Shipping companies receive access codes to training videos covering all necessary medical skills. Seafarers can watch the material at their own pace, ensuring thorough understanding.
Webinars: Regular online meetings allow trainees to engage directly with instructors. These interactive sessions provide an opportunity to discuss topics in depth and clarify any questions.
Certification: Trainees who complete the video training, participate in webinars, and pass multiple-choice questionnaires are awarded certification.
Hands-on Training in Athens: For those who wish to enhance their skills, we offer additional practical training on fresh and artificial models, as well as practice sessions on volunteers, at our Athens clinic.

Officers trained as maritime medics learn to:

Perform patient examinations.
Manage bleeding and perform sutures.
Conduct various catheterizations.
Operate diagnostic devices under the supervision of our operational center’s physicians.

Cutting-Edge Telemedicine Support

HOMED’s operational center, located in Athens, operates 24/7/365, staffed by experienced physicians.

Pre-Sailing Preparedness: Physicians have access to the medical history of each seafarer, enabling better diagnosis and coordination.
Port-of-Call Preparation: Our team proactively identifies suitable healthcare facilities at the ship’s destination port. This ensures that, in case of emergencies, the hospital is not just nearby but equipped with the necessary departments and infrastructure.
Real-Time Incident Management: Maritime medics receive guidance in real time, including short refresher videos tailored to the situation, to support effective medical responses.

Significant Benefits for Shipping Companies

Avoid Unnecessary and Costly Deviations:
- Accurate diagnosis eliminates the need for deviations due to diagnostic uncertainty.
Timely Intervention:
- Effective medical support allows the voyage to continue until the next scheduled port call, with the right medication and continuous supervision from HOMED’s operational center.
Rapid Identification of Life-Threatening Conditions:
- Example: Diabetes can cause silent myocardial infarctions (heart attacks). HOMED physicians can suspect and confirm or exclude such events in collaboration with the trained maritime medic.

HOMED’s Legacy

HOMED brings over 30 years of experience and international recognition:

Very Acute Hospital at Home: Since 1995, HOMED pioneered a globally recognized system delivering hospital-level care at home with 24/7 support.
Telemedicine Excellence: HOMED has been awarded by the European Union for its advanced use of technology in medicine (e-Europe Awards).
Expert Training: HOMED has extensive experience training paramedics and maritime medics, equipping them to handle critical situations with confidence.

Why Choose HOMED

By choosing HOMED, you invest in the health of your seafarers and the operational continuity of your fleet. Our innovative solution reduces costs, enhances safety, and ensures the care your seafarers deserve.

It’s like having a full medical team available 24/7 on every ship.

Affordable Costs: The monthly cost of these services is exceptionally low—less than the fuel needed for a ship to travel 1/4 of a mile in calm seas.
Free Training: Training is provided free of charge with annual telemedicine support contracts.

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A New Era of Maritime Healthcare by HOMED