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Social Media becomes its own movement
There's buzz around using social media in a variety of forms in healthcare. There is a list of US hospitals and what social media (Facebook, You-tube, Twitter, Blogs) they are using here: http://hospitalonlinemarketingeducation.ning.com/ Read the comments to see which ones were missed off the original list.
Researching the ways hospitals use twitter and facebook - this is a social networking site which you can join to participate and get more info. http://hospitalonlinemarketingeducation.ning.com/ If you're interested more in the research going on into social media use then there jas been many publications in the last 3 - 4 months. A scholar search will uncover something to suit your interest.
Trouble getting social media approved by your boss? http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/2009/02/11/getting-social-media-approved-by-your-boss/ Sarah’s blog posts in the last few weeks have covered a variety of topics linked to social media, including "Social Movements 2.0 summary and links" and "Using Twitter as a social movement strategy" http://www.spreadgoodpractice.blogspot.com/
Spread Learning Curriculum based on Spread Book
Spread Learning Curriculum based on Spread Book Sarah Fraser wrote the first book on the topic of "Accelerating the Spread of Good Practice in Healthcare" in 2002. It is available in English, Dutch, Danish and Swedish. Written as a workbook it has become a text book for teams learning how they might better implement widespread changes. As an alternative to "Author in the Room" you may be interested in the 4 x 1hr conference call curriculum that is based around the book. Participants read and apply between the 2-3 weekly calls. Interested? Email Sarah
The Facilitating Change Forum is available at http://www.facilitating.ning.com/ Anyone is welcome to join in. This is a bit of a sandpit for those who'd like to test out how social networking works without having to commit to Facebook or something similar. Have a go and see who you might meet, make friends with and start your own discussion or group. There is currently a group for Patient Safety, another for Lean and one on Spread.
E-learning - free courses run by the IHI Open School http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/IHIOpenSchool/?TabId=4 These online courses have been developed by a range of experts: Fundamentals of improvement, Model for improvement, the engine for change and Measuring Improvement. Fundamentals of patient safety, human factors and safety, and teamwork and communication. How are you supporting the next generation in learning the skills of Improvement Science? Check out the IHI Open School to see where your nearest Chapter is based or start one up yourself.