WIC State Agencies should consider sustainability throughout the development and integration of telehealth solutions. In this blog post, we’ll explore key themes from recent interviews with THIS-WIC telehealth vendors regarding sustainability considerations. Design a telehealth solution so content can be easily updated When considering sustainability of telehealth solutions, WIC State Agencies should design content in
Setting the Stage for Success
Setting the Stage for Success: Five Training Best Practices for WIC Telehealth Programs Effective training for WIC State Agency and local agency staff is essential for project success. This is especially true when implementing a new solution. THIS-WIC interviewed telehealth vendors to understand their perspective on effective elements of trainings for WIC State Agency and
Advancing Health Equity: Considerations for WIC Telehealth Integration
As WIC State Agencies adopt and implement new telehealth solutions to support WIC services, it’s important to consider health equity in the development and implementation of these solutions. Vendors need to take into account the varying needs of their users and consider ways to make the technology accessible to all. THIS-WIC interviewed telehealth vendors to
Building Strong Partnerships: Best Practices for WIC State Agency Vendors
Strong partnerships can make or break a project’s success. To understand what factors are critical to successful vendor-client partnerships when developing technology solutions for the WIC context, THIS-WIC interviewed participating telehealth vendors to understand their perspective on establishing partnerships with WIC State Agencies. Below are six key takeaways on forging a new telehealth vendor partnership.
Overcoming Barriers: Expanding the Reach of Telehealth Solutions in WIC Programs
Telehealth has become increasingly important for WIC State Agencies to modernize the way they provide services to WIC participants. However, telehealth vendors face obstacles with expanding services across WIC State Agencies. Here, we present some of the obstacles discussed in recent interviews with THIS-WIC telehealth vendors and highlight some of their suggested solutions. Planning for
Collaboration Drives Success: Building Strong WIC State Agency and Telehealth Vendor Partnerships
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth technologies in healthcare, including in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). As WIC programs continue to offer telehealth services, telehealth vendors need the support of WIC State Agencies to ensure the success of new solutions. While the implementation of telehealth solutions
Bridging the Gap: Technical Assistance Best Practices for Telehealth Vendors and WIC Agencies
The rollout of a new WIC telehealth solution requires thoughtful collaboration between telehealth vendors, IT departments, and WIC State Agency and local agency staff to ensure successful implementation. In 2022, THIS-WIC interviewed participating telehealth vendors to understand their perspectives on establishing partnerships with WIC State Agencies. Here are some best practices for telehealth vendors and
Wisconsin WIC: Online Nutrition Education in Wisconsin
For years Wisconsin State and Local WIC Agencies saw many barriers to accessing WIC services, including distance for clients to travel to a clinic, limited transportation options, dangerous weather conditions, and staffing shortages. There were always ideas floating around about ways to close the access gap. When the grant opportunity was released, the State Agency
North Carolina WIC: Addressing Barriers to Access with Telehealth
Advice for Others As NC dove into their solution, they began to realize the need to hire for a telehealth-focused position. Although they did not have the capacity with current funding to add a member to their team, they suggested other agencies consider creating a full-time position designated to developing, maintaining and running a telehealth
District of Columbia: Breaking Down Barriers with Technology
Nationwide, families experience a range of barriers when trying to enroll in WIC. DC WIC is actively working to reduce access barriers including transportation, misconceptions about eligibility, and stigma. DC WIC local agencies are strategically co-located in federally qualified health centers and hospital systems and focused on strengthening partnerships and referral networks with healthcare providers.
