Telehealth Research on Benefits/Drawbacks
- Cole, B., Pickard, K., and Stredler-Brown, A. (2019). Report on the Use of Telehealth in Early Intervention in Colorado: Strengths and Challenges with Telehealth as a Service Delivery Method.
- The role of telehealth during COVID-19 outbreak: a systematic review based on current evidence
- Telehealth During COVID-19: Advantages, Challenges and Barriers Across Zero to Three Programs
Technology Supports
*compiled by Colorado Office of Early Childhood Department of Human Services
Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge The FCC Chairman called on all broadband and telephone service providers to promote connectivity for Americans impacted by the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Service Providers
Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program. Comcast is offering low-cost internet and two months of free internet in response to COVID-19. Even households with outstanding debt owed to Comcast will be eligible for the program as long as approval is received by May 13, 2020. Sign up here. (video chat available with customer service agents in American Sign Language) or call 1-855-846- 8376 [English] / 1-855-765-6995 [Spanish].
Xfinity Nationwide WiFi Hotspot Access. Find a hotspot near you.
CenturyLink’s COVID-19 Response. For the next 60 days, CenturyLink is committed to waiving late fees and not terminating a residential or small business customer’s service due to financial circumstances associated with COVID-19. They are also suspending data usage limits for consumer customers during this time period due to COVID-19.
Other Supports
EveryoneOn offers a search engine by zip code that helps families identify low-cost internet options, computers, etc. near them. This website is also available in Spanish.
PCs for People offers eligible families and tax-exempt 501©3 organizations with computers, computer repair, internet services, and learning resources.
Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of either phone or internet services. Due to COVID-19, Lifeline has temporarily waived usage requirements and general de-enrollment procedures until May 29, 2020. To get Lifeline, find a company near you.
Practical Tips
- Child Trends, During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth can help connect home visiting services to families
- CDC, Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Infant Hearing, A Practical Guide to the Use of Tele-Intervention in Providing Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Harvard Business Review, Building Trust into Telehealth
- Colorado Office of Early Childhood, Training for EI Professionals
- NYC Early Childhood Mental Health, Telehealth Service in Infant Mental Health Home Visiting
Self Care
- CDC, Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- National Institute of Mental Health, My Mental Health: DO I Need Help?
- Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Mindful Self-Compassion Webinar Series
- Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Caring for Each Other Webinar Series
Equity
- NEJM Catalyst, Addressing Equity in Telemedicine for Chronic Disease Management During the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Center for Care Innovations, Telemedicine for Health Equity Toolkit
- Center for Care Innovations, Telemedicine for Health Equity: Considerations for Reaching and Engaging Diverse Patients
Handouts
- NYC Early Childhood Mental Health, Telehealth Service in Infant Mental Health Home Visiting
Billing Information
General Information
- The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundations, Webinars and information on various topics
