As part of the WAEH membership members have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience during annual meetings, webinars, bilateral meetings and also during Community of Practice meetings. These initiatives embody WAEH’s core values of knowledge sharing and collaboration, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for eyecare professionals around the world. Currently we have two running Communities of Practice: one for Human Resources professionals and one for nurses and allied health staff.
The Community of Practice Human Resources and the Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health are online meetings organized by the WAEH where professionals come together to connect, learn and grow.
We discuss important topics such as the impact of research on clinical practice, managing work pressure, task delegation, and creating career development opportunities. These meetings allow members to share their expertise, exchange personal experiences, and offer valuable resources, fostering a supportive environment for continuous growth in our roles.
In conclusion, the WAEH membership provides invaluable chances for members to participate in knowledge exchange and experiential learning across various platforms. These include annual meetings, webinars, bilateral discussions, and the gatherings of the Community of Practice.
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out also via e-mail or phone: Maaike van Zuilen, Global lead of the WAEH: Maaike.vanzuilen@waeh.org
Community of Practice Human Resources
The Human Resources Community of practice takes place once every three months. This group meets to discuss topics such as Handholding – From Volunteer to Career, Employment model(s) in ophthalmology, Task differentiation and Burn out prevention. The group will share best practices and learn from each other. This group is led by Jos Hubers from The Rotterdam Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and Angela Smith from the Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom. The group meets via Zoom every three months. Want to join? Register here! Please note that your eyehospital must be a member of the WAEH to join these meetings.
Meetings of 2024:
- Employee retention – Thursday March 7, 01.00 PM CET
- Work pressure – Thursday 6 June, 01.00 pm CEST
- Protecting employees against non-preferred behaviour from patients and colleagues – Thursday 5 Sept, 01.00 pm CEST
- During the 18th Annual Meeting (7 November – 12 November, 2024): in person meeting of the CoP HR
- Task delegation and creating development/career options – Thursday 5 Dec, 01.00 pm CET
Jos Hubers
Angela Smith
Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Personnel
The Community of Practice for Nurses and Allied Health is for all nurses and allied health staff working in eye hospitals worldwide! This is a three monthly meetup via zoom of one hour in which we share ideas. This group is led by Tendai Gwenhure from Moorfields, London, United Kingdom, and Diana Malata from Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Register here!
Meetings of 2024:
- Research Impact on Clinical Practice – Thursday February 27, 01.00 PM CET
- Clinical leaderships – Thursday May 16, 01.00 PM CET
- Opthalmic nurse education/ professional development – Friday 6 Sept, 01.00 pm CEST
- During the 18th Annual Meeting (7 November – 12 November, 2024): in person meeting of the CoP Nurses and Allied Health
- The development of Ophthalmic advance practice roles in Australia – Thursday 12 Dec, 01.00 pm CET with Mark Crocker and Gillian Matthews from the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia!
Meetings of 2025:
- An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Pediatric Outpatient Ophthalmology Surgical Pain – Thursday March 27, 01.00 PM CET with Liza Raymundo, RN, BSN, and Natalia Gurova, RN, BSN, CPAN, from John Hopkins Medicine!
- Thursday June 26, 01.00 pm CEST
- Thursday September 18, 01.00 pm CEST
- Thursday December 11, 01.00 PM CET
Tendai Gwenhure
