Tele-Health Michelle Reiter Marion Downs Hearing Center University - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Experiences with Tele-Health

Michelle Reiter

Marion Downs Hearing Center University of Colorado Hospital

4th Year Externship at MDHC

• Full time LEND fellow
• Specialty rotations in pediatrics and

with Auditory/Verbal Therapist

• CoMPASS Clinic – Case Manager
• Grand Rounds Presentations
• Newborn Hearing Screening
• Individual clinic/research project

Mentorship to Rural Audiologists

• Tele-audiology used to improve access to

pediatric audiology services in underserved areas by training practicing audiologists

• Computer sharing during diagnostic ABR
• Provides rural audiologists guidance during the

procedure while allowing them to maintain relationship with the patient/family

Tele-health and Direct Services

• Provides speech/language therapy to children

in rural areas

• Therapy sessions take place during school day

with student, DHH teacher and local SLP

– Modeling for local speech therapist – Equipment training for DHH teacher, SLP and student

• Participation in IEP meetings
• Training for rural professionals

Educational Opportunities and Participation in Team Meetings

• Grand Rounds

– Denver Health and open invitation to rural clinics

• Off site clinic’s participation in team meetings

for multi-disciplinary team clinic