NETCCN Initiative Progresses to Phase 2 & Engage to Support Delta Variant Surge

September 30, 2021  |  Download PDF

The current rise in COVID-19 cases due to the COVID-19 Delta variant have resulted in numerous requests for virtual care support using the National Emergency TeleCritical Care Network or NETCCN system. The NETCCN project is now in its second phase, which includes providing on demand support for locations in need, while continuing to refine and advance the NETCCN systems core capabilities.

There are 3 performer teams providing NETCCN applications to sites in need, and an additional performer providing operational support services. As of mid-September, the performer teams were engaged in providing direct support to hospitals in Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, and Washington. In mid-September, NETCCN was caring for 84 patients in a single day.

At the time of this writing, NETCCN is live and helping providers and communities in the following sites:

• Palm Beach Fire and Rescue, Palm Beach, Florida
• Clearwater Valley Health, Orofino, Idaho
• St. Mary’s Health, Cottonwood, Idaho
• Alomere Health, Alexandria, Minnesota
• Carris Health, Willmar, Minnesota
• Coryell County Memorial Hospital, Gatesville, Texas
• Dimmit Regional Hospital, Carrizo Springs, Texas
• Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, Sweetwater, Texas
• Sabine County Hospital, Hemphill, Texas
• Ward Memorial Hospital, Monahans, Texas
• Jefferson Healthcare, Port Townsend, Washington
• Newport Hospital, Newport, Washington
• Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Clarksville, Washington
• Whidbey Health, Coupeville, Washington

For more information on the NETCCN initiative, or how to get involved, please visit: www.tatrc.org/netccn.