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Videoconferencing Introduction

Our Mission

To provide “virtual presence” communication services and solutions that strengthen the work of protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

Our VisionOur Vision

MDH maintains a virtual presence communication system that reliably connects MDH, its partners and constituents.

Virtual PresenceVirtual Presence

Like being there in person only:–Increases access

Reach more people at the same time

Expand communication network – reach farther

–Saves time and resources

HistoryHistory

• 1993 – Began to explore videoconferencing for MDH

• 1994 - DHS offered a partnership at Metro Square

• 1994 - Minnesota joined the CDC Public Health Training Network

• 1995 - Facility & Provider Compliance Division provided funds for first videoconference equipment at Metro Square Annex

• March 17, 1995 - first videoconference

• 1997 – Facility and Provider Compliance provided funds for satellite equipment

• 1999 - Community Health funded 2nd set of equipment at Metro Square Annex

• 2001 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division funded videoconferencing equipment for 717 building

• 2003 – Environmental Health and Facilities & Provider Compliance now supporting expansion of videoconference capabilities to include Snelling Office Park and district offices

ConnectingConnecting

Point to Point Multi-point

Telephone Network

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MeetingsHealth

educationRegulatory

training

Work project collaboration

Health alertSystem

development

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Community outreach

Clinics/ hospital partnerships

Telemedicine

Job Interviews

PlanningReceive

satellite programs

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College/ university connections

Professional development

Hearings

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Legislative/ financial planning

Grant reviews Internal (tech

and non-tech) training

And much, much more…

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Successful Successful ImplementationImplementation

Explore applications Identify participants Choose equipment/connection(s) Determine location Install and test Train staff Ongoing support