Did you know the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) now offers free distance learning classes that are completely online? Details about upcoming online classes this fall are below, and be sure to check out NTC’s website at http://nnlm.gov/ntc for a variety of posts related to adult learning and teaching!

Teaching with Technology – October 8 – November 9, 2012 – this online asynchronous course via Moodle offers 8 Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education (CE) units for successful completion. The class will cover the options for software, website tools, and best practices for teaching distance and blended (both distance and in-person) classes. Find out more and register at http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/09/10/fall-session-of-online-class-teaching-with-technology-available-for-registration/

What we Learning in ‘School’: Stories from Three Training and Learning Conferences – November 7, 2012 – this free 1 hour webcast will share tips, techniques and research-based recommendations from three recent professional development conferences the NTC staff have attended. Find out more and register for the webcast at http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/09/24/1669

Edit: A recording is now available at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p94361960/

Local public health departments are participating in national health information exchange (HIE) initiatives, and librarians can have a role in facilitating community access to local health data. The Community Health Informatics Project, a partnership between University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana (UIUC) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), is step toward community access to data. The project transformed a collection of data and statistics into an easily-accessible web portal and an informal service became a sustainable partnership among the UIUC Illinois Informatics Initiative, faculty in two schools, and a health department.

Come join us on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 1pm Pacific time (Noon Alaska, 2pm Mountain) during our free monthly webcast at http://webmeeting.nih.gov/rendezvous to learn more during this session presented by Elaine R. Hicks, MS, MPH,MCHES, Education/Outreach Librarian Rudolph Matas Library of the Health Sciences at Tulane University. We will also feature Ann Madhavan, Public Health Seattle & King County, presenting on 20 Ways to Reach Out to Public Health.

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August 27

At a glance: Stage 2 meaningful use final rule http://www.govhealthit.com/news/final-rules-stage-2-meaningful-use-released

Four approaches to health information exchanges http://www.govtech.com/health/4-Approaches-to-Health-Information-Exchanges.html

August 28

Pacific University’s School of Physician Assistant Studies gets $979,671 grant to implement rural healthcare program http://www.pacificu.edu/news/detail.cfm?NEWS_ID=11481&CATEGORY_ID=1 

Free sidewalk CPR classes in Bozeman, MT http://www.kaj18.com/news/bozeman-groups-teaching-free-sidewalk-cpr-classes/
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MyMedList (MML), a new app from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), allows users to electronically manage their medication list(s).  Medication lists can be e-mailed or printed, can serve as a reminder for taking medications, or be shown as reference information in doctor’s offices or hospitals.  The medications are also linked to the DailyMed mobile site.  Past events like Hurricane Katrina have demonstrated that having access to this information during and after a disaster can be crucial.

MyMedList is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad.Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

For information about MyMedList and other mobile options from the National Library of Medicine visit NLM’s Mobile Gallery site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mobile/index.html

This week, ONC added a number of resources to HealthIT.gov. Highlights include:

Stage 2 Meaningful Use—Final Rules: On Thursday, August 23, ONC and CMS released final requirements for the Stage 2 Electronic Health Records Incentive programs and Standards & Certification Criteria. Information and resources about both rules are available on a new Meaningful Use Stage 2 page.

New Consumer Videos Available: In recent weeks, ONC has expanded its library of consumer-friendly videos. New videos available in the Patients and Families section of HealthIT.gov include an animated video about the benefits of health IT, as well as winners of two consumer video challenges. Watch the videos.
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August 20

Montana ranks 50th in immunization coverage http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/montana-ranks-th-in-immunization-coverage/article_fd554264-d7d4-5ede-beb9-b1fbc6b452b9.html

EHR and population health – The IHS model for success http://ehrintelligence.com/2012/08/16/ehr-population-health-ihs-model-for-success/

August 21

Medical students’ training in EHRs inadequate http://www.fierceemr.com/story/medical-students-training-ehrs-inadequate/2012-08-15

Docs using EHRs often overlook signs of depression http://www.fierceemr.com/story/depression-often-overlooked-docs-using-ehrs/2012-08-17
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