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Rena Brewer, RN, MA Southeastern TeleHealth Resource Center

Rena Brewer, RN, MA Southeastern TeleHealth Resource Center. New Applications. Are you ready? mHealth Business-based programs “smart” homes Medical Homes Accountable Care Organizations. TELEHEALTH. www.gptrac.org. Basic Definitions ….

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Rena Brewer, RN, MA Southeastern TeleHealth Resource Center

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  1. Rena Brewer, RN, MASoutheastern TeleHealth Resource Center

  2. New Applications • Are you ready? • mHealth • Business-based programs • “smart” homes • Medical Homes • Accountable Care Organizations TELEHEALTH www.gptrac.org

  3. Basic Definitions ….. • Telemedicine is a health care delivery method that uses high-speed telecommunications systems, computer technology, high definition cameras & peripherals to examine, diagnose, treat, and educate patients at a distance. • Telehealth is a broader scope of services that includes telemedicine, but also includes other services that can be provided remotely by using communication technologies.

  4. It can look like……..

  5. Rena Brewer, RN, MASoutheastern TeleHealth Resource Center

  6. On August 20, 2010, Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth was awarded a grant from the Office for the Advancement of TeleHealth to become the Southeastern TeleHealth Resource Center. Goal: To offer technical assistance in order to advance TeleHealth in the Southeast: GA, FL, AL, SC.

  7. Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth History and Accomplishments Began in 2004 (WellPoint / BCBS-GA funded the GA Telemedicine Program x 3 yrs.) Foundation set…… 40 sites established / 8 clinical encounters GPT Formed in 2007 as a nonprofit. Became Georgia’s state-wide TeleHealth Network. Has Grown to include 250+ partners & 100,000+ encounters. One of the most comprehensive robust networks in the nation.

  8. Who are the TRCs? 1. Federally-designated thru the Department of Human Services’ Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and OAT/ORHP. (established in 2006) 2. To be designated: Recipients were required to have extensive telehealth program implementation experience 3. Currently, 14 centers around the nation; each with different strengths & expertise.

  9. Northeast TRC St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, & Essex Counties New York WA ME MT ND VT MN OR NH MA ID WI NY SD RI WY MI CT PA NJ IA NE NV OH DE IN IL UT MD CO WV VA KS MO CA KY NC TN AZ OK SC AR NM AL MS GA TX LA Tex-LA TRC FL TelehealthResourceCenters.org AK HI

  10. Who do TRCs serve? Hospitals / Clinics Providers Employers Schools Nursing Homes Existing TeleHealth Programs New TeleHealth Programs Anyone who request assistance…

  11. TRC Services:Provide guidanceGather informationAnswer questionsShare tools and resourcesEncourage collaboration Gather regional informationProvide education

  12. The Education Arm of SETRC

  13. The National School of Applied TeleHealth delivers standardized, accredited telehealth education via an online learning management system. Certified Telemedicine Clinical Presenter (CTCP) Certified TeleHealth Coordinator (CTC) Certified TeleHealth Liaison (CTL) www.nationalschoolofappliedtelehealth.com

  14. What’s all this to you?TeleHealth Can…..Increase access and availabilityAssist with professional shortagesBe cost effectiveImprove efficiencyEnhance quality of patient careSupport local facilities and communities

  15. Common Applications: • Dermatology • Mental Health • Cardiology • Infectious Diseases • Pediatric Services • Endocrinology • Wound Care • Pulmonology • Oncology • Trauma/ER • Stroke Care • …and more

  16. Common Apps (cont) • Telepharmacy • TeleHome Heath (home monitoring) • Remote ICU Monitoring • Family Connections • Case/Disease Management • Abuse Exams • School Care • Education • staff, provider, family, community

  17. Other Applications Dialysis Support groups Speech therapy Remote ultrasounds Pre-commitment assessments Sign Language interpretation Dietary counseling Rehab services Supervision PTSD/TBI Elder Care

  18. Must Haves: Externally: Internally: Reimbursement Administrative Support: (Vision & Strategy) Positive Policy Clinical Support (champions) Partners / Providers Infrastructure (equipment, bandwidth, etc) TeleHealth Staff Proper & Ongoing Training Patients To Implement TeleHealth Services:

  19. It’s time to wake up to the advantages of TeleHealth! You snooze, you loose!

  20. And if you thought that was cute….

  21. You are cordially invited to the 4th Annual Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth, Inc. Spring TeleHealth Conference March 18-20, 2013 the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, GA.

  22. Let SETRC be your TeleHealth GPS! 1-888-738-7210 www.setrc.us

  23. Contact Us: www.telehealthresourcecenter.org www.setrc.us Rena.brewer@gatelehealth.org

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