Communities and Technology What We Have Learned The Oregon Child Abuse Telemedicine Project

Background on Project What is the Oregon Child Abuse Telemedicine Project?  OCAMIS- TOP funded  Regional Training and Consultation Center  Northwest Health Foundation

Area served by KIDS Center Area served by CARES NW Area served by Jackson County Advocacy Center Regional Service Areas

TOP (TIIAP) funded sites

Lessons We Learned TOP(TIIAP)- First Round of Sites Money is not the answer… but it helps A network is different than a group of computers, modems and phone lines The buck needs to stop someplace It’s all about timing

What Worked TOP(TIIAP)- First Round of Sites Medical examiners felt more confident Consults readily available Enhanced local decision making

Northwest Health Foundation sites

Lessons We Learned NWHF-Second Round of Sites Its not about you, its about them. What happens at the local level dictates the success of the program Infrastructure will not be utilized if it does not meet the needs of the local community Technology is truly seamless when it doesn’t look like technology

Changes We Have Made From the lessons we have learned Communication, it is all about communication… personal contact, chat groups, and newsletters

Changes We Have Made From the lessons we have learned Look to the future… A network without programs is like… Monthly case reviews, virtual meetings, quality assurance group Communication, it is all about communication… personal contact, chat groups, and newsletters