Community of Practice
Many organisations have supported a full time or part time position to focus on the development and promotion of telehealth within their organisation or region. While each role varies significantly, Community of Practice (COP) is a peer group where members can support each other in their roles, and work on joint initiatives.
Community of Practice is split into two groups:
- Telehealth Professionals
- Telehealth Clinicians
Current Focus
- Build sector PM capability
- Deal with sector operational issues and challenges
- Support sector VC implementation
- Engage with international peers to share learnings
Future Focus
- Work more closely with National CIO Forum / Sector Architects Group
- Promote role of the Telehealth Programme Manager in DHBs, PHOs, NGOs etc
- Share experience with wider audience
- Explore virtual health options
They are often an excellent first point of contact for providers as they have a very good understanding on the telehealth services and projects in their region. Should you wish to contact any of the co-ordinators we will facilitate this through the links below.
Clinicians Community of Practice working group chair
Chair | Organisation | Contact |
Sarah Clarke (Chair, Telehealth Clinicians Community of Practice) | Clinical Director Rural Hospitals at Northland DHB |
Professionals Community of Practice working group chair
Chair | Organisation | Contact |
Nicole Redfern (co-chair, Telehealth Professionals Community of Practice) | Telehealth Product Owner, Canterbury District Health Board | |
Jess White (co-chair, Telehealth Professionals Community of Practice | Programme Lead, National Health Care Home Collaborative |