Community of Practice
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.
As our field evolves, these meetings serve as invaluable platforms for staying abreast of the latest trends and innovations so that we can adapt in an ever-changing environment. During these meetings, members share their expertise, exchange stories and offer valuable resources, creating a supportive environment for continuous improvement in their respective roles.
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.
Upcoming meetings:
- 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
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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!
Upcoming meetings:
- 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
- Clinical / specialist role – Thursday 12 Dec, 01.00 pm CET
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Tendai Gwenhure |
Diana Malata |
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 enriching gatherings of the Community of Practice.
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 | +31 6 456 321 17
