Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 1, 2018

By the Numbers The tools and resources provided through Mayo Clinic Care Network are still helping providers and patients three years later By Andrea Nagel Three years ago, Kootenai Health joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN), a national network of organizations that share a commitment to better serving patients and their families. As part of the network, Kootenai physicians have access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise, allowing many patients to avoid unnecessary travel for answers to complex medical questions. MCCN members have a close working relationship with Mayo Clinic and ac- cess to tools and services that promote collaboration and complement provider expertise, including: • eConsults, which allow network physicians to connect electronically with Mayo Clinic specialists when they want additional input regarding a patient’s care. • AskMayoExpert, which provides point-of-care information compiled by Mayo physicians on disease management, care guidelines, treatment recom- mendations and reference materials for a wide variety of medical conditions. • eTumor Board Conferences, which allow physicians to present and discuss management of complex cancer cases with a Mayo Clinic multidisciplinary panel and other members of the network. Along with these online resources, Kootenai physicians and leaders can consult with their counterparts at Mayo Clinic on everything from policies and best care practices to growing an entire program. While being part of the MCCN is a great advantage for Kootenai’s staff and physicians, it is an even greater advantage for patients. It gives Kootenai providers tools and resources in specialty areas where Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise may be helpful, so patients are assured of the finest care while staying close to home. Mayo Clinic Care Network 2017 Stats Numbers as of December 2017, unless otherwise noted 86 Total number of eConsults completed in 2017 By specialty 12 Cardiology 1 Coagulation 1 Dermatopathology 5 Electrophysiology 1 Endocrinology 2 Gastroenterology 1 Gastroenterology oncology 9 Hematology 19 Medical/surgical oncology 15 Neurology 1 Neurology oncology 1 Neuroradiology 2 Neurosurgery 1 Pediatrics/genetics 3 Pulmonology 2 Radiology 5 Rheumatology 4 Urology 1 Vascular surgery 773 AskMayoExpert hits (through October 2017) Top searches • Critical Care (Pediatric ICU delirium) • Infectious Disease (shingles) • Psychiatry (schizoaffective disorder) Projects we collaborated on • Sepsis program • Patient safety program • Physician well-being study Go, team! Learn more about our mem- bership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network at KH.org/mayo . 16