Welcome to the Project ECHO Community!
Who Can Participate?
Any primary care provider, allied health professional or front-line healthcare worker who wants to gain evidence-based and best-practice knowledge and support (e.g., in chronic pain management and opioid stewardship skills) can register to become a community partner of ECHO SJCG.
Community partners may be comprised of individuals or teams consisting of any health professional.
Everyone is welcome & you can begin at any time!
What can you expect?
The “learn by doing” approach employed by the ECHO model™ has shown tremendous success in providing best-practice specialty care and reducing health disparities.
A series of videoconferences with an interprofessional specialist team consist of:
a short lecture led by the ‘hub’, community provider or invited expert
de-identified patient cases shared by participants with the specialist team and each other to discuss recommendations for treatment
What are the expectations of me as a community partner?
1. Indicate the series of ECHO sessions you plan to attend
2. Participate in the lectures and case discussions. If possible, review the case presentation prior to the session
3. Share de-identified patient cases.
4. Complete the post-session evaluation form
5. If possible, participate in on-going research and evaluation related to ECHO SJCG
How do I connect to a session?
Our sessions are run through the video-conferencing software, Zoom.
You can connect with your device of choice; PC (with webcam/mic), smartphone, or tablet. You can also call in for audio only.
Simply download the Zoom app, and connect through our “Next Session” page.
Be sure to click the event to see the agenda, along with session resources including lecture slides and the case.
Remember, unless you turn off your camera, we can always see you!
Video Conference Etiquette
Test equipment prior to session - if it’s not working please contact ECHO staff
Always have your microphone muted unless you are speaking
Do not shuffle paper, move items or use your keyboard while un-muted
Make eye contact with the camera when speaking
Always be respectful to all participants
Try to avoid side conversations during a session
If doing a presentation please do not chew gum or eat
Do not talk overs others, let them finish before you speak
Ensure that no personal health information is visible on camera or shared audibly
Why should I discuss a case?
Discuss your de-identified cases with an interprofessional specialist team and a a supportive network of your peers (“community of practice”)
Learn best practice guidelines for your own patient(s)
Guide your learning through the barriers to care you experience
Receive a written summary of the case reflections discussed in session
*Note that the availability of speakers, hub members, and case presenters determines whether a session begins with the talk or the case discussion
ECHO Research & Program Evaluation.
The “O” in ECHO is for “Outcomes”. It is critically important for us to evaluate the effectiveness of our program and understand the impact on participants, their patients, and the broader health care community. Research and evaluation findings are used to adapt the program to better meet participant needs, engage stakeholders, and ensure resources are invested efficiently and effectively.
We ask all participants to complete brief questionnaires to give feedback on the sessions and fulfill our accreditation requirements (e.g., surveys, focus groups or interviews). Consent to participating in research can be changed emailing by an ECHO staff member.