The Wyoming Telehealth Network newsletter is your source for information, resources and best practices in telehealth. We support healthcare entities, providers, and specialists through professional development, collaboration, and leveraging of telecommunications technology.
At A Glance...
April Provider Spotlight
April Webinar
2022 Power of Rural Conference Registration
HHS/DoD National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network
HRSA National Telehealth Conference
Wyoming Telehealth Consortium
Special Interest Groups
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Amanda DeDiego, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH |
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Dr. Amanda DeDiego holds a MS degree in Community Counseling from the University of North Georgia, and a PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee. She has a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) credential from NBCC. She is part of the Winds of Change, LLC private practice group in Casper, and coordinates the mental health counseling graduate program on the UW Casper campus.
She believes in the value of the therapeutic relationship. Her background includes trauma-informed counseling work with clients across the lifespan. She is trained in EMDR therapy and complex trauma. She supports clients struggling with issues impacted by mental health, career issues, relationship problems, sexual/gender identity, and other life situations. She is proud to offer affirming and inclusive care regardless of client gender expression, relationship style, or sexual orientation.
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What advice would you give providers wanting to start offering telehealth?
Amanda DeDiego: Seeking training is a great way to feel comfortable with something new, just like any new strategy or skill you hope to add to your toolbox. It is really important to make sure that telehealth practice is conducted ethically and safely, with fidelity to theory or interventions being used.
Is there anything you learned the hard way in telehealth implementation?
Amanda: Put a lot of thought into adapting your intake paperwork, instructions, and general practice protocols before you engage in telehealth care. It typically does not work to just try to duplicate your in-person process with telehealth. With a little extra attention, things will go more smoothly when working with a new client via telehealth.
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Succeeding at Virtual Patient Engagement Series
Part Two of Three:
Mastering the Workflow in Your Office for Improved Patient Engagement
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Join the WyTN and Faith Jones, MSN, RN, NEA-BC as we will hear from a panel of Nursing and IT Coordinators on the process of creating and mastering a workflow to engage patients in telehealth!
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Power of Rural: Forward Together
2022 Virtual Healthcare Conference
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May 12 & 13 and May 16 & 17
9:00am - 12:00pm each morning
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Tickets are $50 for all four mornings of the conference. Register by May 5 to receive your Power of Rural 2022 welcome package.
The conference will:
- Address rural health challenges through innovative research
- Share information on Wyoming's rural healthcare landscape
- Interact with healthcare professionals around the state
- Learn about topics impacting Wyoming
The Power of Rural Virtual Healthcare Conference is organized and sponsored by the Wyoming Primary Care Association, the Equality State Research Network, and the Wyoming Department of Health, Office of Rural Health.
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HHS/DoD National Emergency
Tele-Critical Care Network
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A joint program of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is available at no cost to hospitals caring for COVID-19 patients. Teams of critical care clinicians - critical care physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialized clinical experts – are available to deliver virtual care through telemedicine platforms, such as an app on a mobile device. Hear from participating clinicians, and email to learn more and sign up.
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HRSA National Telehealth Conference |
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May 16, 10am-4pm ET
May 17, 10am - 12:30pm ET
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HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Telehealth.HHS.gov are pleased to host a National Telehealth Conference bringing together public and private sector leaders to discuss telehealth best practices and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of two days, experts in the field will examine the evolution of telehealth as part of the standard of care and the importance of its continued integration in an overall, integrated care delivery model.
Participants will hear from HHS leadership and HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, along with telehealth experts on a variety of hot topics, including:
- Achieving health equity through increased access and adoption of telehealth including the improvement of broadband connectivity,
- The role of telehealth as a tool to improve the quality of care for patients, especially those in and underserved communities,
- Tele-behavioral health as a model and example of the success of integrating telehealth during the pandemic and beyond,
- Sharing clinical telehealth best practices and lessons learned, and
- Identifying health policy implications for telehealth to inform the future of telehealth in an evolving health care environment.
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Wyoming Telehealth Consortium |
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The Wyoming Telehealth Consortium is the central meeting space to discuss the programs, success/challenges, and discuss ideas on improving the use of telehealth in the state. The Consortium meets on the last Tuesday of every month, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Anyone interested in building telehealth is encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Early Childhood
Third Thursday of the month
May 19, 2022
4:00-5:00pm
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Wyoming Hospitals
Third Friday of the month
May 20, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Telemental Health
Second Friday of the month
May 13, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Community Health
First Friday of the month
May 6, 2022
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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If you would like to contribute information to the newsletter, get involved with any special interest groups, or have your practice highlighted,
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Contact Information
Wyoming Telehealth Network
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 4298
Laramie, WY 82071
307-766-6407
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