Hospital P Tele-Imaging Network, Teleradiology Las Vegas VAMC submitted a proposal for a teleradiology system similar to the one in use at the Baltimore and Washington VAMCs. This will also permit VA staff at Nellis to view radiological images stored on the VAMC's system. Access A Windows NT based server is being installed in the Ambulatory Care Center. This system will provide access to shared information maintained on the VAMC computer system and the Air Force computer system at the Nellis Federal Hospital. The existing 56kb leased line will be used for data transmission.
Activities are underway to automatically share e-mail messages.
Las Vegas I Tele-Triage Las Vegas has instituted the Telephone Liason Care Program. Teleconferencing Las Vegas VAMC established a video link with their joint venture partner, Nellis Federal Hospital, located 11 miles away. The video teleconferencing system is used for administrative meetings. Ambulatory Care Center currently planned for activation in FY97. The new fiber optic backbone will permit video teleconferencing, CCTV and satellite program reception at the desk top.