Specifications include, but are not limited to: enhance a hub-and-spoke service delivery approach for certified treatment provider agencies to create a mechanism for reducing rural healthcare disparities expanding the use of evidence-based practices through telehealth innovation. This project will place interactive, telehealth technology systems within ten (10) rural, end-user sites to enable access to mental health and substance use care in rural counties of Alabama. All proposed equipment products are H.323/ SIP capable and adhere to open standards. The telecommunications system plan (TSP) of the AL-TEP is to be a video conferencing plan to include the Group Series 500 HD codec, the main piece of equipment providing standards-based protocol for connection endpoints within video and communication calls. It also includes a high-definition (HD) camera, complete with pan, tilt, zoom capabilities, and a microphone for an enhanced audio and visual interaction. The selected equipment vendor will be responsible for the following tasks related to this project: 1. Guiding the design and implementation of all project hardware and software equipment. 2. Delivering and installing of all telehealth equipment at all designated end-user sites. 3. Implementing training on telehealth equipment usage and maintenance. 4. Completing data collection related to the telehealth equipment.
