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 Personnel.
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.
Please note that your eyehospital must be a member of the WAEH to join these meetings.
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out also via e-mail: 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. 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!
Meetings of 2025:
- Environmental Sustainability – Creating a Culture of Wellbeing with Kristy Davidson from the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins, USA – Thursday March 20, 01.00 PM CET
- Thursday June 19, 01.00 PM CEST
- Thursday September 11, 01.00 PM CEST
- Thursday December 4, 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. Interested? Register here!
Meetings of 2025:
- An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Pediatric Outpatient Ophthalmology Surgical Pain with Liza Raymundo, RN, BSN, and Natalia Gurova, RN, BSN, CPAN, from the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins, USA – Thursday March 27, 01.00 PM CET
- Thursday June 26, 01.00 pm CEST
- Thursday September 18, 01.00 pm CEST
- Thursday December 11, 01.00 PM CET
Tendai Gwenhure
