September 2016 Toolbox

Free resources on design, emergency management and telehealth
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TECHNOLOGY // The Center for Health Design has launched a new toolbox focused on technology. This is its seventh topic toolbox since launching the resource in November. The toolbox contains a library of newly created and curated content, such as research findings, expert insights, strategies, tools and other resources to help health care designers understand and implement solutions that support technology integration. https://www.healthdesign.org/technology-toolbox-launches 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT // Regroup Mass Notification has released resources to help organizations prepare for natural disasters. The free disaster preparedness bundle covers a wide variety of topics relating to some of the most common natural disasters, along with ways to prepare for them. Topics include: coordinating internal and external response efforts, preparedness and communication strategies that meet specific needs, and enhancing emergency communications. http://1.regroup.com/disaster-preparedness-bundle

COMMUNICATIONS // TeleHealth Services is sharing research and perspectives based on almost two decades of experience in the interactive patient engagement marketplace with a new white paper, “Impacting Successful Outcomes: Optimizing Patient Interactive Education and Engagement.” The paper showcases the value of using interactive video as a more effective medium to teach patients and families, enhance comprehension and retention up to 50 percent and improve patient satisfaction. http://www.telehealth.com/whitepapers