National Initiative for Telehealth Framework of Guidelines
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2003-11
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Abstract
The National Initiative of Telehealth Framework of Guidelines is the result of a national, multi-stakeholder, interdisciplinary collaboration and consists of a structured set of statements designed to assist individuals and organizations with the development of telehealth policy, procedures, guidelines, and/or standards. The document examines five main content areas related to telehealth: Clinical Standards and Outcomes, Human Resources, Organizational Readiness, Organizational Leadership, and Technology and Equipment.
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The focus of the NIFTE Framework of Guidelines is on telehealth activities related to the rendering of clinical services, ie. teletriage, telecare, and teleconsultation.
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Policy, Procedures, Technology, Guidelines, Standards
Citation
National Initiative for Telehealth Guidelines. (2003). National Initiative for Telehealth (NIFTE) Framework of Guidelines. Ottawa: NIFTE.