APPLICANT ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The XZY Clinic founded in 1916 is a privately owned medical facility classified by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501(C)(3) corporation. The Clinic operates a tertiary level multi-specialty medical practice that serves patients throughout XZY. The main campus in XZY XZY has almost 320 staff physicians and 2100 support staff, and a research and education foundation that employees over one hundred fifty additional staff. Twenty-five regional clinics in central, northern and western XZY supplement the medical care provided at the main campus. The population in the primary and secondary service area of XZY Clinic is over two million people.

The clinic has always been a leader in innovative advances in health care. Beginning in 1916 with the founding of a multi-specialty group practice. In the early 70s the clinic established one of the first rural HMO prepaid health plans in the country. Later in the 70s the XZY Clinic and St. Joseph’s Hospital integrated outpatient and inpatient laboratories to establish a statewide reference laboratory. In the 80s, the clinic, working with several XZY community leaders, developed a system of regional clinics to improve access to health care throughout Northern and Western XZY. In the 90s, among other projects, the clinic developed a sophisticated voice/data/video network to support both their medical providers and other providers affiliated with the health plan. The clinic also operates a research and education division, which conducts basic science research; clinical drug studies, and promotes health education. A major component of the research division is the National Farm Medicine Center.

The National Farm Medicine Center, begun in 1981, working closely with the UW Experimental Farms, and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Consortium is committed to improving the health and working conditions of agricultural workers throughout XZY and beyond. The main thrust of the farm center is in the area of education both in accident prevention and occupational health hazards of the rural population. The XZY Clinic realizes that education will be a key component of reducing health care costs. This can be achieved by educating the public on healthy life style choices and by increasing the basic pool of medical knowledge to better serve the clinic’s patient base. Residency programs and internships are provided in several medical and allied health areas.

All these activities support the clinic’s mission “to serve patients through accessible, high quality health care, research and education”. XZY clinic involvement with distant education dates back to the late 1970s when the clinic established an outreach video tape network to provide continuing medical education to hospitals and clinics throughout Northern, Western and Central XZY. The need for these types of educational programs continues today, and that is why the clinic in part developed its current video conferencing network. The clinic also realized that it needed to partner with many of the states educational institutions to more effectively participate both as a provider and consumer in educational activities. In 1992, the clinic partnered with several technical colleges and four-year campuses to form the WONDER network. Ameritech initially funded the startup activities for this group. The clinic later withdrew from WONDER to develop its own DS3 broadband video conferencing network. XZY Clinic’s our need to interact with WONDER members institutions as well as other school continues. Currently, XZY Clinic is partnering with project WIDEN to ensure compatibility with all current and future broadband distant education networks and to provide adequate capacity in these networks to meet current and future demand.

These projects represent an unprecedented opportunity for the XZY Advanced Telecommunications Foundation to invest in expanding the horizons of education in XZY, delivered cost-effectively and efficiently through distance learning. With distant education poised on the threshold of responding even more effectively to XZY’s educational needs, especially in rural areas, one extremely significant roadblock to program. Expansion must be targeted for timely and urgent attention Critical shortages of transmission capacity and inability to link systems, are thwarting the best efforts of distant education network directors to share resources and meet both established and emerging demands. In response to demand for program delivery, these projects will expand transmission capacity of partner networks and insure compatibility with future networks. This will in part be accomplished by the conversion of existing coder/decoder facilities from Grass Valley “E” series to “J” series codecs. XZY Clinic and the project WIDEN partners are committed to building the statewide seamless, interactive network of networks envisioned by the architects of both WATF and ETB funding programs. Conversion to J series codecs represents the single most significant advancement these established distant education networks could make toward increasing their capacity to serve XZY learners as well as expanding linkages that presently connect the networks. With timely support from WATF/ETB, this conversion can be accomplished in a coordinated manner that will enable all the participating networks to implement J series transmissions on the same schedule. Additionally, when this upgrade occurs, compatibility will exist with several new distant education networks supported by ETB and now in development stages are planning to incorporate J series codecs, so that their users too can participate in program sharing. The XZY Clinic’s application along with the project WIDEN partnership application, represents a coherent approach for coordinated upgrades among the networks. Therefore the project is mutually interdependent and requires simultaneous funding to preserve its integral design.

The clinic uses telecommunications to assist in providing services to northern and western XZY. A DS3 broadband fiber network serves as the communications backbone. This backbone supports an integrated voice/data/video network. The DS3 network terminates in major hubs in Minocqua/Woodruff, Chippewa Falls and Rice Lake. From these hubs, smaller capacity lines, T1, 64k data lines, or analog voice lines continue to the smaller regional clinics. The clinic plans to expand this network using the integrated voice/data/video model as needed to meet our business needs. The clinic has always planned a conversion from “E” to “J” series codecs (and our leases reflect and allow for this upgrade) when our business needs required the additional capacity and/or compatibility with other networks. All three of these currently existing links utilize the Grass Valley “E” series codecs. An analog video/audio switch in XZY allows switching between all locations. This analog switch also allows for mixing broadband video conferencing with compressed technologies. This switch will also allow XZY Clinic to mix “E” and “J” series codecs by doing switching in an analog rather than digital environment. The significant components of this project are three fold: 1.to provide a portion of the remaining funding needed to allow the clinic’s existing video conference-distant education network to be connected to other similar public sector networks throughout XZY. 2.to provide the funding to convert a portion of the clinic’s network to the “J” series codec according to the schedule established by the “WIDEN” project. 3.to provide room upgrades in XZY to allow interaction with the Grass Valley DS3 switch. Appendix 1 shows the clinic’s primary and secondary service area overlaid with the proposed five networks. Problem/Opportunity Definition XZY Clinic’s and Project WIDEN applications represents a coherent strategy for interconnectivity and coordinated upgrades of program transmission technology among all of the XZY’s broadband videoconference networks. The requested investment of WATF funds will dramatically expand the program delivery capability of these networks and increase the capacity of their linkages, in response to documented demand.

These projects take a critical step toward advancing distant education in XZY by helping to move our state closer to realizing the vision of a seamless and interactive network of networks–one of the most fundamental purposes driving the shared mission of the XZY Advanced Telecommunications Foundation and the Educational Technology Boadd. Governor Tommy G. Thompson, in his state of the state address during January 1996, called for “Bold new…initiatives…to build a world class system of education in XZY–a system based on choice, academic achievement, and technology…These projects are needed to provide and ensure the connectivity of the XZY Clinic distant education network with that of the members of project WIDEN. The second need is to relieve the intolerable limitations on transmission capacity between networks, which has proved absolutely insufficient to meet urgent needs. The critical system component common to all partner networks that imposes a technological roadblock to meeting these needs is the existing coder/decoder facilities–Grass Valley “E” series units. E series codecs are outmoded, obsolete technology because they can transmit only a single channel and are electronically impossible to upgrade for additional program transmission capacity. The most cost-effective approach to upgrading these networks is conversion of the existing “E” series codecs to Grass Valley J series units. J series codecs are capable of transmitting three channels of programming using the existing bandwidth as E series codecs whose capacity is limited to a single channel (Diagram 1). Realization of XZY Clinic and Project WIDEN’s goals are urgent because: • Interconnectivity between XZY Clinic and WIDEN partners was documented as early as 1993 in a grant funded by Ameritech. • New distant education networks with the “J” series standard are moving into construction phases; it is critical that these networks can interconnect with the established networks.

Expansion to multiple channel transmission of distant education programming represents the most cost-effective and efficient solution to many of XZY’s pressing needs for delivery of educational programming. Realization of XZY Clinic and Project WIDEN’s goals must begin immediately and proceed on a timely schedule because: • Pent-up demand for medical information both lifestyle and disease specific education has reached an all time high throughout the state; delay will force educators and health care providers to resort to more costly, less efficient alternatives or forgo this opportunity entirely. • One of the most cost effective strategies to lower health care costs is through proper and timely education. • Distant education is an important tool to achieve these. Project Goals the project goal is to improve the means of delivery to Northern, Western, and Central XZY of the many health related educational programs offered by XZY Clinic.

This will be achieved by interconnect and providing a common platform between the XZY Clinic videoconference network with the WIDEN partners. This will provide a better allocation of staff, reduction of travel time between institutions, and better access by patients and the general population to health care information. Goal 1 Respond more effectively to the needs of patients for health 25education programming in rural XZY through a telecommunications solution based on advanced technology Goal 2 Ensure connectivity between XZY Clinic’s video conferencing network and that of the other distant education networks in the state. Goal 3 Guarantee compatible signal transmission standards among XZY’s established and emerging distant education networks to multiply resource-sharing opportunities. Goal 4 Expand capacity for transmission of educational programming among XZY’s distant education networks and beyond. Learners who currently participate in educational offerings from networks built years ago around the limited capacity of E series codecs will benefit immeasurably from expansion of programming available to them. The economy and convenience of readily accessible distant education facilities with expanded transmission capacity promises the following benefits to targeted end users. • PK-12 schools’ faculty and staff will receive programming from XZY Clinic regarding specific health related areas, and the special health care needs of handicapped and other chronically ill students. • Higher education students who participate in internships at XZY Clinic will be able to interact with campus faculty without the need to travel. XZY Clinic physicians and staff who teach at the four campuses and technical colleges will be able to do that teaching from XZY. • Community residents in distant areas will be able to take part in numerous diseases specific, wellness, and lifestyle educational programs without the need to travel to XZY. Appendix 2 lists the types of outreach programming XZY Clinic participates in. Patient confidentiality is essential to the patient-physician relationship. The clinic has established strict criteria to ensure this confidentiality. No portion of the implementation of this project in any way compromises this relationship. The networks are controlled by a computerized scheduling system that ensures only the selected sites are receiving the transmission. Because of the digital signal the transmissions eavesdropping is not possible. Project Design XZY Clinic staff have worked closely with Project WIDEN staff, representatives of the communications industry, and resources persons of several state agencies. Since the clinic currently has operated a distant education network for almost three years much of the policies and procedure are already in place. The programming component is also in place with existing seminars, classes etc. The project will consist of the following steps: Task to be completed Staff Time frame1. Notification Project Acceptance WATF Jan. 19972. Finalize instillation on DS3 video switch Ed Korlesky, Access Wis. Jan. 19973. Work with Project WIDEN staff to finalize audio standards WIDEN Staff Ed Korlesky Feb. 19974. Finalize design for room upgrades and seek final quotations Ed Korlesky Vendors Feb. 19975. Finalize budget and approve network pricing. Ed Korlesky Feb. 19976. Clinic Executive director signs contract. Bob DeVita, Exec. Dir. Feb. 19977. Purchase room upgrades. Ed Korlesky March 19978. Instillation of room upgrades. Ed Korlesky Vendors April 19979. Audio calibration of system with WIDEN members Bio-med Elec. May 199710. Install codec Access Wis. July 199711. Upgrade acceptance period Ed Korlesky Aug 199712. Work with other Network directors to determine programming schedule. Implement Team Aug 199713. Begin project evaluation Implement Team Aug 199714. Complete project evaluation and submit report Implement Team Jan 1998 Responsible Personnel XZY Clinic: Ed Korlesky, Manager Audio Visual, will coordinate lease and hardware purchases, oversee testing of system, and coordination of scheduling. Sally Cutler, Assistant Director Human Resource Development, John McCarty, Assistant Director Medical Education, and Bev Weister, Manager Patient Education, will coordinate educational programming most appropriate for the network participants.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
The XZY Clinic is well qualified to undertake this project. Operationally, for the last three years, the Clinic has operated the largest private medical/educational broadband video conferencing network in the state. The clinic staff has worked closely with Project WIDEN staff to develop this application and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the smooth implantation of this new technology. XZY Clinic will also work with outside vendors for design and implantation of this new technology including the telecommunications providers and selected audio/video integration firms. No key staff members must be recruited for this project. Because of the highly technical venture is not suitable for involvement of volunteers. • Project Director: Ed Korlesky, Manager Audio visual will work with Project WIDEN director to implement time line, purchase equipment, authorize expenditures, and supervise evaluation. 10% of time. • Implementation Team: To coordinate programming Manager of Patient Education, Bev Weister 5% of time Manager of Medical Education, John McCarty 5% of time Assistant Director Human Resources, Sally Cutler, 5%epresentative of Corporate communications. Less than 5% • Technical Team: Internal Biomedical electronics staff and selected vendor engineering staffs. Summarized resumes for all key staff is include in Appendix 5.Project Management

The XZY Clinic distant education network has been in operation for three years. Because the network is contained within one cooperation, we do not have a board of directors as is common with most networks of this type. The network’s day to day operations are coordinated by the audiovisual department manager, (Ed Korlesky). These operations include scheduling, training staff on equipment operation, promotion of system capabilities and assistance with educational design for distant learning. No additional training of end user staff beyond what is currently in place is required because of this project. Network programming is coordinated through the various educational department staff listed in the implementation team above. This programming committee will continue to work closely with Project WIDEN’s programming committee for implementation of the opportunities made available with additional transmission capacity. This committee also work with internal medical departments to help determine needs of end users.

The AV manager, telecommunications manager, (Currently vacant); information systems operations manager (Chuck Heiting), and Director Regional Operations, (John Smylie) conduct network strategic planning.

Project Evaluation

The XZY Clinic will provide a report to WATF at the end of the first year of operation on the number and type of Internet work interconnections, the programs provided and the number of attendees. Program evaluations will also be provided to the attendees both in XZY, at the live event, and at the remote site. These evaluations will not only provide feedback to the presenters but will provide a comparison between the on site participants and the remote participants. These evaluations along with the final report will be conducted by the implementation team and will be made available to WATF staff.

PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

For distance education to be judged successful, formation and nurturing of partnerships represents critical foundations to the development and operation of cooperative learning systems. It stands without additional explanation that XZY Clinic has been working closely with WONDER members for over four years and working with the WIDEN partnership for six months. The impact of this expansion will require additional distant site coordination for programs originated from XZY. The members of WIDEN have a mechanism in place and demonstrated the ability to coordinate these activities. The impact for the end user is increased opportunity at the local level.

Appendix 6 lists letters of support for this application. The four distant education networks involved are represented by a letter of support from the project WIDEN director. XZY Clinic anticipates eliminating considerable travel time for it’s employees who serve as faculty for the WIDEN members and for our staff and student who will receive additional programming from WIDEN sites. Limitations of the grant proposal requirements, restricts us from providing letters of support from each individual facility this proposal would serve. XZY Clinic does adhere to the existing Internet work scheduling policies and agreements now in place between by project WIDEN members.

XZY Clinic works closely with XZY Training Regionally Employed Care Providers (WIS-TREC) to provide distant education facilities and staff (both technical and faculty) for continued training of non physician medical providers in Northern XZY. We rely on their expertise for faculty and site coordination.

XZY Clinic is also working closely with Ministry Corporation, (A religious order that operates six hospitals in XZY) as they finalizing plans for their compressed video network. XZY Clinic will provide a key link allowing the connection of their network with WIDEN project members. Ministry Corporation will provide enhanced compressed dial capabilities, distant site coordination and content experts in many health specialties

XZY Clinic and the members of project WIDEN will be much better to sustain and expand distant learning activities over the long term after they have acquired expanded transmission capability. XZY Clinic has to date invested over three quarters of a million dollars in this type of technology. Current leases with GTE and Access XZY are prepaid through the summer of 2002. These leases are amendable to allow for advances in technology. The clinic plans to continue expanding this network as we form strategic alliances with or acquire other medical practices.

Potential to Serve as a Model

The XZY Clinic application along with Project WIDEN will point the way toward forging productive working relationships with neighboring distant education networks and their directors. The project also demonstrates the solid working relationship between public and private institutions and our ability to work together for benefit of student or patient.

The joint XZY Clinic and WIDEN applications can readily be extended to additional systems as they commit to linking with the broader statewide network now emerging. In this way these projects can be replicated in other communities where its success will serve as a catalyst for other distant education networks faced with similar critical shortages of transmission capacity. The need for adaptation of mature technologies and upgrading to emerging solutions is universal and perhaps nowhere more evident and urgent than for distant education networks where demand for program services has far outpaced supply of transmission capacity.

APPLICANT FINANCIAL RESOURCES

If successful with this grant application XZY Clinic would enter into and be liable for, the amendments to our exiting lease with Access XZY for the changes in our DS3 telecommunications services. The clinic would plan to prepay these costs.

The budget for the proposed system: DS3 video switch lease$50,065Codec Upgrade$47,293AMX controller upgrade Echo canceller and other room enhancements$16,707XZY Clinic will keep records of costs and payments so as to enable WATF, its auditors and the clinic’s auditors to review the amount and nature of expenditures made for this project. Such accounting records and other related records shall be maintained by the clinic and subject to audit, as directed by WATF, for a period of seven years. XZY Clinic is a partner in this project with the WIDEN grant application. Because of the combination of public and private institutions, even though the clinic is a not for profit 501(C)(3) corporation, it was determined that the clinic should submit a separate grant application.

Appendix 3 is a financial excerpt from the clinic’s current annual report. Other information deemed necessary by WATF would be made available upon request.

XZY Clinic

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (not included in Web version)

A. Comparative Transmission Capacity Diagram/Project WIDEN Networks MapB. XZY Clinic Educational Program ListingC. Financial StatementD. Summary of Project CostsE. Summarized ResumesF. Letters of Support•WIS-TREC •WONDER Network •Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother Ministry Corporation
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