Development of Digital Training Tools for the MHS Teledermatology Project

摘要

In 1998, the MHS initiated a store and forward Teledermatology program to improve the quality of patient care in locations that lack specialty services and reduce or prevent the need for outsourcing to civilian contract physicians. In April 1999 the Center for Total Access (CTA) implemented a Teledermatology project throughout the Southeast Region incorporating all three services. CTA personnel provided installation and training to key personnel to operate the equipment and to review procedures for Teledermatology consults. To resolve issues related to training personnel the Multimedia Department located at the CTA was consulted to assist in the preparation of a training CD-ROM on how to use the Teledermatology equipment and the proper procedures for a web based consult. The development of a training tool provides personnel involved in the Teledermatology consultation project with a readily accessible resource. A stand alone digital training package would also allow continuous training in the event of personnel losses that are inevitable in a military environment. A training package would also allow for continuity for all areas participating in the Teledermatology project. By using an interactive training package emphasis could be placed on areas that are critical in the training of personnel.