A statewide snapshot of ED telepsychiatry use, gaps, and strategies to improve access, coordination, and care integration.
The 2024 Vermont Emergency Telepsychiatry Network (VETN) Landscape Scan provided a statewide snapshot of telepsychiatry use in Vermont emergency departments, highlighting current practices, challenges, and opportunities to improve timely access to psychiatric care. The report identified gaps in service coordination and outlined actionable strategies to strengthen integration, reduce wait times, and enhance collaboration between hospitals and community mental health providers.
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The Addressing Food Insecurity: Strategies, Stories & Solutions session explored how healthcare settings can identify and respond to food insecurity through practical strategies, partnerships, and patient-centered solutions. It featured Rayna Andrews, nationally recognized food justice advocate and author, alongside Vermont hospital leaders who shared on-the-ground stories and implementation lessons. The session recording and linked resources are available below to support continued learning and action. Feedback from participants: “What I found most valuable was learning about addressing food insecurity and nutrition insecurity and the impact of this within the communities we serve and how to consider this within the work we are already doing.” “Rayna’s knowledge on the topic was excellent.” “I was made aware of how food insecurity can affect many populations and how we can help resolve the issues.”
Exploring Vermont’s Hospital Quality & Patient Safety Landscape
Strengthening QI Foundations for Statewide Improvement and Impact
