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G2S Project Code: 2022-AZ-91581
State: Arizona
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Project Director
Director Name: Mala Muralidharan
Director Phone: 602-540-2592
Director Email: mala@azlibrary.gov
General Information
Title: Extending Telehealth to Native American Communities Post-Pandemic
State Project Code: 2022-0230
Start Date: 10/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: The goal of this project was to raise awareness of preventive care among Native American communities through Arizona tribal libraries and chapters by providing access to connectivity and tools needed for telehealth appointments. Funds were used to buy medical supplies and tents to do health-related events in parking lots. Community members benefited because they did not have to drive long distances to see their doctors; they saved on time, gas, child-care, and even loss of pay/leave. Making healthcare available closer to home helps community members to visit their healthcare specialist for preventive care.
State Goal: Inclusive Communities
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$17,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$17,400.00
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Health & Wellness
Systems & Technologies
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Tuba City Health Day Event
Narrative: In partnership with Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library, University of Arizona School of Nursing, the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center, and Coconino County Health & Human Services, the Arizona State Library E-Rate Administrator helped host a Community Health-Fair Day at the Tuba City Tribal Library Tents were set up in the parking lot and the health kits purchased with LSTA funds were used in a simulated patient-doctor interaction using virtual meeting software to demonstrate their use. The health kits consisted of supplies such as no-touch thermometer, stethoscope, blood-pressure cuff, weigh scale, pulse-oximeter, a laptop with an external portable camera and a noise cancelling speaker.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 7
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 0
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
- Over 150 visitors at the Health Fair. - Awareness of Library resources was raised. - 150 Hygiene kits were distributed. - 5 Families signed up for ACP through Coconino County Health & Human Services. A visitor’s comment: “[In the past] I had to take a whole day off to take my elderly father to his doctor appointment in Flagstaff and find care for my young children, The library is 5 mins drive from my home and I can take my father and kids there and pick them up when he is done – I don’t lose my day’s pay or pay for day care.”
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Many Native Americans have a severe lack of access to well-equipped and staffed medical facilities. Telehealth equipment such as no-touch thermometer, stethoscope, blood-pressure cuff, weigh scale, pulse-oximeter, a laptop with an external portable camera and a noise cancelling speaker can allow a community member to connect online to their health-service provider close to home.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Collaboration and partnerships are important, especially with a health service organization's specialist. It is also important to involve the local health care provider in the planning and discussions. Local IT support is essential for connectivity and equipment. Provide enough time for ordering and purchasing of equipment. In case the event is held outdoors, plan to have tents for shade and paper weights to hold flyers down (we had a very windy day for our outdoor event). Don’t forget water and ice.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
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What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
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