Mid-Nebraska
Telemedicine Network (MNTN)
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation
Good
Samaritan Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 1810
Kearney, NE 68848-1810
Wanda Weekley
Ph: 308-865-2718 Fax: 308-865-2986
http://www.gshs.org
Email: wandaweekley@catholichealth.net
Network
Partners: NE: Good Samaritan Hospital, Jennie
M. Melham Memorial Medical Ctr., Callaway District
Hospital, Tri-Valley Health Systems, Cozad Community
Hospital, Gothenburg Memorial Hospital, Valley County
Hospital, Dundy County Hospital, Rock County Hospital,
Franklin County Hospital, Chase County Hospital, Brown
County Hospital KS: Norton County and Phillips County
Hospitals.
Project
Purpose: The Good Samaritan Hospital Mid-Nebraska
Telemedicine Network (MNTN) provides improved access
to health care services for rural underserved populations
in Nebraska and Kansas. Since inception in December
1995, over 9,000 clinical consults and educational
offerings have been provided over the network. The
MNTN is currently comprised of thirteen Nebraska sites
and two Kansas sites. In 2003, the MNTN received the
"Integrated Rural Healthcare Award" by the
Nebraska Rural Health Association. Plans to expand
in 2004 include five new sites in Nebraska and Kansas.
Outcomes
Expected: Program data collection is built around
the key concepts of clinical effectiveness, use of
the system and cost-effectiveness. Patient/Provider
Satisfaction (measure) -surveys (tool), Quantify Patient
Usage of Services Provided (measure) - OAT GPRA Performance
Measures (tool).
Service
Area: 179,144 individuals residing in a 26-county
area in central Nebraska and north-central Kansas,
an area spanning nearly 45,000 square miles. Of the
twenty-six rural counties, 20 are either full or partial
Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs). Twelve of the
counties are either full or partial Health Professional
Shortage Areas (HPSA).
Services
Provided: Mental health, cardiology, dermatology,
diagnostic test, emergency medicine, infectious disease,
geriatric assessment, neurology, oncology, orthopedics,
occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health,
hospice, diabetic education, speech pathology, wound
ostomy care, domestic/child
abuse interviewing, education for professionals and
community, teleradiology.
Equipment:
Accord Network Bridge, Polycom FX & V.35, InfoView
and StarView Home Care units, American Telecare AMD
stethoscope, otoscope.
Transmission:
Twelve full T1 lines, ISDN lines.
Distance
Education of Undergraduate Nursing Students
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College
of Nursing
Catherine M. Todero PhD RN
985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5330
Ph: 402-559-4270 Fax: 402-559-6379
http://www.unmc.edu
Email: ctodero@unmc.edu
Network
Partners: N/A
Project
Purpose: Pilot test a model program that uses
a distance education strategy for delivery of a traditional
baccalaureate nursing curriculum to increase enrollment
and access to nursing education. Develop and implement
the didactic portion of a traditional BSN nursing
curriculum for distance delivery. Evaluate the model
of distance education for learner and faculty satisfaction
and learner outcome attainment, with a goal to provide
nursing education to those unable to relocate for
educational purposes and who need opportunities provided
in or near their own communities.
Outcomes
Expected: 1) 17 courses redesigned and presented
in Blackboard. 2) 10 new students admitted and retained
through graduation. 3) Learner/faculty satisfaction
with the model - Focus groups & students complete
the survey- "Student Evaluation of Courses Delivered
using Technology". 4) Course grades, clinical
learning outcomes and NCLEX pass rates for distance
students are similar to students in the classroom.
Service
Area: Students are currently located in the Lincoln,
Nebraska area.
Services
Provided: We provide a distance learning option
for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Students
take classes from their homes and occasionally come
to campus/health care agencies for lab/clinical activities.
Equipment:
Personal computers and the usual and customary clinical
equipment for assessment and provision of nursing
care.
Transmission:
Internet and Interactive satellite television.
Rural
Telemedicine Program
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University
of Nebraska Medical Center
Carol Pullen, EdD
Rural Telemedicine Grant Program
985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5330
Ph: 402-559-6548 Fax: 402-559-6379
Email: chpullen@unmc.edu
Network Partners: Rural hospitals, outpatient
clinics, Educational Service Units, and community
colleges.
Project
Purpose: The University of Nebraska Medical Center
Rural Telemedicine Grant Program was funded July 2001.
The purpose of this grant was to expand and enhance
the delivery of telemedicine, distance education,
and consumer education in partnership with rural clinicians
and educators in selected sites throughout Nebraska.
Outcomes
Expected: Increased access to health care services
by rural residents in the areas of mental health,
pulmonary care, diabetes care and management, OB-Gyn,
and children with special needs (video conferencing
equipment placed at rural sites, clinics and consultations
scheduled); increased access to health information
by consumers (number of consumer health lectures available
on line, number of hits to health information website);
increased access to degree programs in nursing and
allied health by rural students (number of students
enrolled, courses delivered, courses developed).
Service
Area: 11+ counties in Nebraska.
Services
Provided: Psychiatry, dermatology, communication
and behavioral health services; pulmonary, radiology,
and OB/Gyn (planned); distance education to nursing,
medical technology, and medical students; and web-based
consumer education.
Equipment:
Picturetel 970 and Polycom Viewstation Systems, Polycom
Via Video, AMD General Exam Camera.
Transmission:
T1, web-based. |
