Savant Technology Group www.savant-us.com 2682 Bishop Drive, Ste 210 [email protected]San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 461-4510 Healthcare DLN Overview Healthcare Distance Learning Network (DLN) Offered by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and Savant Technology Group
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Savant Technology Group www.savant-us.com2682 Bishop Drive, Ste 210 [email protected] Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 461-4510
Healthcare DLN Overview
Healthcare Distance
Learning Network (DLN)Offered by
The Evangelical Lutheran
Good Samaritan Societyand
Savant Technology Group
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Background
Healthcare DLN is a collaboration between The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (GSS) and Savant Technology Group
GSS delivers interactive education and training programs, via the satellite-based Healthcare Distance Learning Network
Savant provides customer support and the Communication And Distance Education (CADE) components
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Healthcare DLN Objective
One of GSS’s key objectives - to provide education and training to their widely dispersed workforce via the Healthcare DLN, resulting in: Higher quality of care for residents Higher levels of satisfaction among staff
and residents Increased retention of competent staff
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Healthcare DLN Objective
The Healthcare DLN is available on a subscription basis to other organizations for a monthly fee
A key objective of the GSS / Savant collaboration is to assist other long-term care providers in addressing their challenges in a cost-effective manner
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Challenges Addressed
Long term care industry changes quickly and is highly regulated Need for timely, consistent, high quality
education and training Limited number of qualified instructors High turnover rates require constant
training of new staff
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Challenges Addressed
Cost considerations High cost to develop and deliver
education and training Travel time and costs for employees and
instructors Scheduling time off work for training Recruiting and retention costs
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Interactive Distance Learning is best used when...
Audience is geographically dispersedAudience is largeTime to reach entire audience is
shortTraining is delivered regularlyMessage is critical or needs
consistent deliverySubject matter experts are limited
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How Does the Healthcare DLN Work?
Broadcasts originate at GSS National Campus studio in Sioux Falls, SD
Digitized signal is sent to Cheyenne, WYSignal is uplinked 23,000 miles to satelliteCenters have satellite dish and receiver to
downlink programsParticipants at the centers view the
program on a television
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How Does the Healthcare DLN Work?
Using a computer with Internet connection, participants interact with the instructor during live broadcasts using... wireless remote controls for responses wireless mic for spoken communication PC keyboard and mouse for Chat
communication
Programs can be recorded for later use by individuals who are not able to view the live broadcast
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Satellite Delivery Infrastructure
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Television
Satellite dish
Database
Uplink
Satellite
Satellite dish Satellite dish
Video
Television Television
RemoteSite 1
RemoteSite 2
RemoteSite n
Studio
Comm Link to Satelite
Corporate IPNetwork
FirewallInternet
GSS Studio
Remote Class-rooms
Satellite
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Interaction is Key
Interactive nature of the DLN facilitates learning: Interactivity requires attention and
response Presenter controls the "pace" of the
delivery and can call on participants at any time
Participants can request clarification or further discussion on a given topic
Shared experience and knowledge significantly enhances the presentation
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Live vs. Rerun -- The Reality in Long-Term Care
Ideal is - live and interactive all the time
Reality is - centers are short-staffed schedules are tight and shifts are varied resident care comes first
Interactivity does not have to happen for effectiveness - it just needs to be available
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DLN Learning Categories
Workplace Knowledge and Skills (many courses provide continuing education credit)
Faith-based Leadership and Management Development
Personal GrowthAcademic Advancement
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24 x 7 Public Channel
Continuing education credit courses for nursing, social work, dietary, activities
CNA in-servicesNational broadcasts by CMS, HFA, CDCGED program“Growing Our Own” program with USDEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Stress Management, Personal Budgeting
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DLN Content Examples
Nursing Wound Care Pain Management Fall Assessment and Risk Management Medication Administration
Social Work Prohibition of Abuse and Neglect Death and Dying Alzheimer’s, other Dementia Challenges
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DLN Content Examples
Activities Successful Craft Ideas Reminiscence and Life Stories Exercise Groups in Long-Term Care
Dietary What are the Surveyors Citing? Nutrition Assessment of the Resident Food Safety and Sanitation
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DLN Content Examples
Other HIPAA Training Skilled Medicare Nursing Documentation Long-term Care Litigation
CNA In-services Infection Control Foot Care for the Elderly Range of Motion
Call on the presenter, or cancel a call Indicate an anonymous response
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Healthcare DLN
Getting Started
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Healthcare DLN – Key Players
Savant Technology Group, Inc. Administrative / contracts / billing contact CADE software and hardware Help Desk Support
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Healthcare Distance Learning Network (DLN)
and Content provider
Bowden Productions, Inc. Satellite installation and management
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Site Configuration and Installation
Pre-planning Determine which sites will be training locations Identify Site Coordinators Identify the Healthcare DLN training room
Confirm Site Equipment Requirements Note: Acquired by the subscriber separately IBM® compatible PC Television Set (optional VCR/DVD) Internet Connection
Install Satellite Equipment and Software
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Training and Customer Support
Site Coordinator Training Comprehensive training and detailed
procedures “Start Up and Usage” training Broadcast training programs Site Coordinator Guide Extensive on-line resources
Weekly Connections newsletter
Help Desk Toll free - 8 am Eastern to 5 pm Pacific
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Why Consider Healthcare DLN?
Cost savings One low monthly subscription fee
delivers daily education and training programs accessible by all your staff
Reduce travel time and costs for your instructors and employees
Reduce time off work for training Your instructors can focus on your
“Value Added” knowledge areas
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Why Consider Healthcare DLN?
Efficient and Effective Training Consistent training delivered to
dispersed workforce Standardized courses provided by the
most qualified instructors Ability to record programs for future
viewing at a more convenient time Provides student tracking, reporting and
assessment
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Why Consider Healthcare DLN?
Ease of Installation Runs on any Windows PC – no special
computer equipment required Uses standard satellite equipment
Ease of use No special computer skills required -
appropriate for all employees Simple interface and wireless remotes Browser based LMW