Abstract:
Originally part of the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute (NPI), Biomedical Communications (BMC) provided audio and visual services to colleges at the University of Nebraska Medical School (UNMC) from 1956 through 2003. In 1970, Biomedical Communications became a center under the direction of Dr. Reba A. Benschoter. BMC staff established two-way television communication across the state, initially through closed-circuit television, then later through satellite transmission. Center staff also supported teaching programs by producing instructional material, photographic material, artwork, and video services. Through the Biomedical Communications Center, students could earn a Master of Medical Science in Biomedical Communication (MMS) or enroll in a 12-month Biomedical Communications Specialist training program.
Copyright:
This collection contains copyrighted published material.
Scope and Content:
The collection documents the history, research, and operations of Biomedical Communications, including approximately 4.19 linear feet of material from around 1956-2000. Significant topics represented in the collection are the progression of medical education and outreach efforts of the University of Nebraska Medical Center during later twentieth century, closed-circuit television, telecommunication in medical education, and rural health education initiatives. Found within the collection are administrative records, publications, project files, and photographic materials. Select images have restricted access due to the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) Privacy Rule. Administrative records consist of materials related to Biomedical Communications operations, such as correspondence, a calendar, and proposals. This series is mostly comprised of written histories of the development of telecommunication systems within the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska system. This series is arranged alphabetically. Publications consists of clippings, conference presentations, film catalogs, journal articles, marketing materials, media scripts, newsletters, films and publications. Most publications are written by Biomedical Communications staff, but a few external sources are included. This series is arranged by alphabetically by record type and then chronologically within each category. Project files contain materials related to specific projects undertaken by Biomedical Communications staff. Projects include 8-millimeter film, College of Nursing, an internship program, “Nebraska’s Interactive Video Networks,” “Professor in Absentia,” remote radiographic communications, rural health education initiatives, self-teaching devices in medicine, and collaboration with VA (Veterans Administration) hospitals. Individual project files could include progress reports, final reports, publications, and educational materials related to the development of a project. This series is arranged alphabetically by project and then chronologically within each project. Photographic materials consist of prints, photographs, glass slides, negatives with accompanying proofs, and a set of overhead project transparencies. These photographic materials capture division activities including staff, facilities, and work samples, as well as images used in presentations. Some lecture and presentations scripts are included with relevant accompanying slides. This series is arranged by format and then chronologically within each format.
Technical Requirements:
This collection contains a format(s) that is not viewable in the library. Contact the library for details.
Restrictions:
Some material in this collection is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) restrictions on the life of the patient plus 50 years. Such material is noted on the container list.
Beginning Date (Creation):
1950
Ending Date (Creation):
2000
