We're doing a limited version of this for having our Tuberculosis staff observe remote patients taking their medication. The immediate challenges I see are: funding, training (for both staff and patient), and support (I'm already spread thin without adding more technology to support).
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Steve Fisher
Department Systems Specialist
Washoe County Health District
Reno NV
(775)328-2420
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-02-2020 11:54
From: Angie McPherson
Subject: Using telehealth around COVID-19
Hello everyone, I spoke briefly with a LHIT member last week about the use of telehealth around COVID-19. I wanted to flag this article in StatNews that came up over the weekend:
https://www.statnews.com/2020/02/28/coronavirus-telehealth-digital-health-us-hospitals-companies-face-challenges/
The article highlights some particular obstacles around telehealth usage. Is anyone else facing similar challenges around telehealth? Wishing you all a great week, thanks for all you're doing to keep our communities safe.
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Angie McPherson
Website Specialist
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Washington, DC DC
202-888-0439
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