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General Neurology ECHO

Program Overview

The General Neurology ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) program is a collaborative tele-mentoring model designed to empower healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, appropriately refer and assist in management of neurological conditions in their communities. Through virtual sessions, the program connects experts in neurology with healthcare teams, fostering the exchange of best practices, case-based learning, and real-time consultation.

Purpose of General Neurology Project ECHO

The purpose of the General Neurology ECHO is to bridge the gap in access to advanced neurology expertise, particularly in rural and underserved areas. By leveraging the ECHO model, the program aims to:

• Improve early recognition of neurological symptoms to expedite referrals for testing and diagnosis.
• Build capacity among healthcare providers to manage neurological cases.
• Enhance the quality and safety of patient care for neurologic conditions.
• Foster a collaborative learning community for ongoing professional development.

Goals of General Neurology Project ECHO

1. Enhance Provider Competence: Increase the knowledge, skills, and confidence of healthcare providers in recognizing and managing patients with neurologic conditions.
2. Improve Patient Outcomes: Reduce morbidity and mortality through timely and effective interventions and referrals.
3. Promote Equity in Care: Ensure that high-quality neurology care is accessible regardless of geographic location.
4. Facilitate Knowledge Sharing: Create a platform for the dissemination of evidence-based practices and innovative solutions in neurology care.
5. Support Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encourage teamwork among physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals involved in neurology care.

Topics Covered

• Stroke
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Headaches
• Seizures
• Dementia
• Tremor
• Neuropathy
• Sleep

Target Audience

The General Neurology ECHO program is designed for a diverse group of healthcare professionals who play a role in initial recognition and management of neurological patients, including but not limited to:

• Physicians (e.g., primary care providers, hospitalists, emergency medicine providers, and general practitioners)
• Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Pharmacists
• Allied Health Professionals
• Administrators and decision-makers seeking to improve critical care services

Certification & Credits

Attending clinicians will get free CE in a virtual learning network through the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

AMA The University of Mississippi School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Mississippi School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of (1.0) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

MNF/ ANCC The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by The Mississippi Nurses Foundation Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

HRSA Acknowledgment: This program is made possible by grant number U6631459, Telehealth Centers of Excellence from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, DHHS

Contact Information

For more information, email Echo Hub Member Dr. Chandra at schandra@umc.edu or Project Manager DeAngela Ivory at divory@umc.edu.

Join us as we work together to expand neurologic care expertise and improve patient outcomes across the healthcare landscape!