Mississippi School Based Telehealth Project

Project Overview

In this workplan we will study the impact of the software on overall utilization of the school-based Telehealth services, its clinical impact and satisfaction of parents and students. This program is one of the largest school based telehealth programs in the country.

The UMMC School-based Telehealth program includes everything school nurses need to initiate and lead a video visit with a student and UMMC provider. This includes:

• Complete training on how to use the equipment and system
• Prompt access to UMMC telehealth providers for minor medical care
• Access to an app-based behavioral health tool to supplement video visits with mental health providers.
• HIPAA-compliant secure laptop for access to a virtual visit platform
• A webcam that can be placed where needed for video visits
• A digital USB otoscope with lenses for
  • general exams
  • ear, nose and throat exams
  • dermatology exams
• A digital USB stethoscope to listen to heart and lung sounds
• Connected to a HIPAA-compliant Electronic Health Record

As of March 2023, Mississippi School-Based Telehealth covers: 65 Districts | 367 Schools | 167,818 Students

Any information regarding this project, please contact Christina Wright; Director, and Vanessa Trammell; Project Manager.