Resources for telehealth program development

Resources for Telehealth Program Development
presented by:
Christine Martin, MT, MBA, PMP
Executive Director
California Telemedicine & eHealth Center
March 18, 2011

Futurist View of Mobile Phone
1903?
1924?
1930?

… That Future Is Now!
Telemedicine will fundamentally change the way we provide and receive health care

The Need for Telehealth Services
Clinician shortages
Distribution of providers
Rural/Urban underserved
Aging population
Travel time, cost & hardship
Language barriers
Clinical education
Disaster response

Telehealth Is Important In Rural Healthcare
97% of Land Mass Is Rural
21% of Population Is Rural

Federal Vision for Telehealth
No matter who you are
or
where you are
you can get
the health care you need
when you need it

And That Means….
The right care
at the right time
in the right location
by the right provider

Telehealth Supports Healthcare Goals
Increase access and availability
Assist with professional shortage
Cost effective
Improve efficiency
Enhance quality of patient care
Support local facilities and communities
Improve outcomes

Telemedicine?
Telehealth?
What’s the Difference?
mHealth?
eHealth?

What Is Telemedicine?
Clinical care provided from a distance
The use of electronic communication and
information technologies to provide or support
clinical care. Some examples include:
Primary Care
Medical Specialties
Intensive Care Services
Emergency Departments
Telemedicine

What Is Telehealth?
Telehealth
Health
Professions
Education
Regional
Health Information
Sharing
Telemedicine
Consumer
Education
Evaluation
Research
Public
Health
Administration
Homeland
Security

Uses for Telehealth
Clinical
Educational
Administrative

Telehealth Applications
Intensive Care Units
Inpatient Care
Emergency Vehicles
Skilled Nursing Services
Outpatient Services
Screening Services
Disease Monitoring
Clinical Education
Across Levels & Types of Service
Patient Education

Common Applications
Medical Specialty Services
Dermatology
Mental Health
Cardiology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatric Services
Endocrinology
Neurology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Rheumatology
Many others

Other Applications
Telepharmacy
Dental
Wound Care
Home monitoring
Remote ICU Monitoring
Family Connections
Case Management
School Care
Education
staff, provider, family, community

Other Applications
Dialysis
Support groups
Speech therapy
Pre-commitment assessments
Interpreter services
Dietary counseling
Supervision
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Telehealth Services
Can be applied in many situations and locations
Outpatient Clinics
Mental Health Centers
Intensive Care Units
Correctional Facilities
Emergency Transport Units
Surgery Suites
Schools
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Assisted Living & Senior Centers

Technology Is Advancing Rapidly

New Applications Exploding
Mobile phone applications
Text based education for pregnant women
Motivational messaging for diabetic patients
Sensors that monitor vital signs
Home monitoring

How Will You Get There?

All We Have To Do Is Change

…. You Go First!

Change
Graphic from jiscinfonet

Development Can Be Challenging
Reimbursement / payment strategies
Organizational strategic integration
Program development
Funding for development
Operational models
Sustainable business models
Program costs
Credentialing, privileging & accreditation

Critical Need forCurrent, Objective, Accurate Information

Assistance Is Available!
HRSA Designated
Telehealth Resource Centers!

The TRCs

What are the TRCs?
Network of expertise and experience
HRSA Office of Rural Health Policy
Extensive telehealth program implementation experience
Program established in 2006
Eight regional centers around the nation & one national for Legal and Regulatory Center

Telehealth Resource Centers

Some TRC Services
On-line resources and information
Training
Webinars and workshops
Presentations
Staff training
Peer to peer connections
Consultation services
Videos
Research

Guidance, Expertise & Support
Strategic planning
Current advancements & trends
Program development
Policy development
Operations
Evaluation
Legal and regulatory
Equipment selection
Provider development
Best Practices
Sustainability & business models
Telehealth Resource Centers

Questions
Discussion
Please feel free to contact me:
Christine Martin
Executive Director
California Telemedicine & eHealth Center
cmartin@calhealth.org
916.552.7679

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