Remote Patient Monitoring Frequency Calculator
Determines the recommended remote monitoring frequency based on clinical risk factors including condition severity, vital sign stability, recent medication changes, and comorbidity burden.
Formula
Composite Risk Score = (Condition Severity × 3) + (Vital Instability × 2.5) + (Medication Risk × 2) + (Comorbidities × 1.5) + (Adherence Risk × 1.5) + Age Modifier
Age Modifier: <40 → 0 | 40–64 → 1 | 65–79 → 2 | ≥80 → 3
Maximum possible score: (4×3) + (3×2.5) + (3×2) + (3×1.5) + (2×1.5) + 3 = 34.5
| Score Range | Risk Level | Monitoring Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 7 | Low | Monthly (every 30 days) |
| 8 – 13 | Moderate | Bi-weekly (every 14 days) |
| 14 – 19 | High | Weekly (every 7 days) |
| 20 – 26 | Very High | Every 2–3 days |
| ≥ 27 | Critical | Daily monitoring |
Assumptions & References
- Vital sign instability (×2.5) is weighted based on evidence that early detection of deteriorating vitals reduces hospitalisation rates by 15–25% (Klersy et al., 2009, JACC).
- References: AHA/ACC Heart Failure Guidelines (2022); CMS RPM Policy (2023); Klersy C. et al. JACC 2009; ISMP High-Alert Medications; Charlson ME et al. J Chronic Dis 1987.