MobileSmith Health announced the launch of two COVID Response Mobile Apps to support hospitals in their response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The secure mobile platforms can be deployed in as little as 72 hours and provide timely push notifications and alerts to convey breaking news, vital updates, and customized facility information. Two versions of the app are now available to engage hospital patients, staff and volunteers – helping health systems relay the latest and most accurate guidance, data and alerts related to the global pandemic. The MobileSmith Managed Services team will work closely with health system customers to guide and expedite the implementation of these apps. Optimizes COVID-19 care and coordinates a health system’s response by communicating more effectively with patient populations and the community. Provides real-time mobile access to a system’s virtual or telehealth assessment and screening tools. Delivers the most current and accurate COVID-19 information more efficiently than general access apps or site-based updates. Features include: Communication updates, Hospital and clinic access points and hours, Nearest testing locations, Notifications and alerts, COVID-19 screeners, Access to vital screenings, Q&A and hospital contacts, Live updates and Future updates will include: COVID-19 symptom monitoring; Discharge instructions and adherence tracking. COVID Response – Staff; Provides a secure environment for health system leadership to communicate with all stakeholders, Supports internal user groups and forums for managing staff deployment for a faster, more coordinated response to this crisis, Creates and coordinates reference libraries for sharing video and other content. Features include: Communication updates, Training, Nurse communications, Hospital, communications, Supply information, External resources, Q&A and hospital contacts, Live updates, Notifications and alerts and Future updates will include: User verification of viewed content; Supply and materials tracking.