This document provides an overview of the resources and steps needed to plan and implement a telehealth program. It discusses the following:
1) The Great Plains Telehealth Resource Center (GPTRAC) which provides guidance, tools, and education to hospitals, clinics, and other organizations on telehealth.
2) The key aspects of planning a telehealth program including needs assessments, project management, technology, policies/procedures, training, and evaluation.
3) Where to find additional information and resources on these topics from organizations like the Telehealth Resource Centers, American Telemedicine Association, and Health Resources & Services Administration.
4) Contact information for the GPTRAC Outreach Director for those seeking
2. Disclosure The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) requires all speakers to make a verbal disclosure of all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest and the nature of the financial interest pertaining to this lecture. None!
3. Why me? One of the TRCs Built and run telehealth programs Involved in telehealth since 1993 Dirt! (old as…)
4. Who is the GPTRAC? One of several federally-designated regional TRCs around the nation Established in 2006 Located at University of Minnesota/IHI Extensive telehealth program implementation experience 75+ years, combined
5. What do we do? Provide guidance Gather information Answer questions Share tools and resources Provide education Encourage collaboration Gather regional information
6. Who do we serve? Hospitals Clinics Providers Safety-net Organizations Schools Nursing Homes Etc.
41. Distance Education Receiving: Look around for opportunities Technology allows you to stretch! Options: The TRCs The Health Systems in your region Others Expect quality, and encourage it.
43. Distance Education Providing: Teach your presenters Engage the remote locations Make accommodations to facilitate learning at the remote locations Teaching aides/hand-outs On-site resources