Telehealth
The Telehealth Workgroup for Region V for Kids focuses on the regional Telehealth capabilities of children's, rural, and critical access hospitals to develop a sustainable, regional Telehealth network of pediatric expertise.
The Telehealth for Critical Communications During Disasters Module is provided in partnership with the Pediatric Prevention Network.
Please note that enrolling in this course requires setting up a free account on the Pediatric Prevention Network’s Learn platform.
Telehealth for Critical Communications During Disasters Learning Module
Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:
Summarize the goals of disaster telehealth consultations from the perspectives of both the requesting provider and the consulting subject matter expert.
Apply critical communication principles, including brevity, clarity, and closed-loop communication, during disaster telehealth consultations.
Identify the key components of an effective telehealth presence that support communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making.
Perform a rapid initial assessment to efficiently communicate critical patient information during a disaster telehealth consultation.
Conduct a focused disaster telehealth consultation that delivers timely, concise, and actionable recommendations to support patient care.
Telehealth Survey, Part 1
Sharing Knowledge Using Telehealth to Disburse Pediatric Expertise (June 2020)
The Telehealth Workgroup for Region V for Kids (formerly Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Center of Excellence) conducted two surveys of Children's hospitals to assess regional telehealth capabilities. Both online surveys were tools for the workgroup's goal of developing a sustainable, regional telehealth network of pediatric expertise. The questionnaire revealed one key observation: across the region Children's hospitals telehealth response to Covid-19 was to maximize the use of available telehealth systems. Click the button below to access the report.
Telehealth Survey, Part 2
Regional Pediatric Disaster Telehealth Capability (September 2022)
The Telehealth Workgroup for Region V for Kids (formerly Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Center of Excellence) conducted two surveys of Children's hospitals to assess regional telehealth capabilities. This survey builds upon their previous work by expanding the database to cover the full Region V for Kids footprint. All three of the online surveys are tools for the workgroup's goal of developing a sustainable, regional telehealth network of pediatric expertise. This survey revealed one key remark: across the region, telehealth was used as a tool of sustainment for normal operations, not as a tool of pandemic response. Click the button below to access the report.
Telehealth Survey, Part 3
Advanced Understanding of Children’s Hospitals’ Disaster Telehealth Capability (July 2023)
The Telehealth Workgroup of the Region V for Kids Pediatric Center of Excellence conducted a seventeen-question survey of children’s hospitals to further examine regional telehealth capabilities. The survey built upon previous research by gathering more focused, additional information on current programs, practices, and capacities. This survey exposed one key lesson: telehealth is principally organized and used as an instrument of routine clinical operations: telehealth for disaster operations is an accessory function. Click the button below to access the report.
Telehealth Basics Showcase
A Virtual Showcase Webinar with MSU Virtual Connections (September 15, 2026)
On September 15, 2026, RV4K hosted a showcase of MSU Virtual Connections’ introductory telehealth videos and resources designed to engage and educate the general public. These free resources provide a strong foundation for any telehealth program. Click the button below to go to our exercises and events page for more information and resources.
Rural and Critical Access Hospital Telehealth Survey
Regional Pediatric Disaster Telehealth Capability - Rural and Critical Access Hospitals (July 2023)
The Telehealth Workgroup of the Region V for Kids Pediatric Center of Excellence conducted a survey of rural and Critical Access Hospitals to assess regional telehealth capabilities. The survey expanded existing databases to cover non-children’s, community hospitals. The survey supports work to facilitate networking between children’s hospitals and community hospitals. This survey revealed one key remark: across the region, telehealth was used as a tool of sustainment for normal operations, not as a tool of pandemic response. Click the button below to access the report.