joanne riach hi-net co-ordinator
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Joanne Riach
HI-Net Co-ordinator
www.hi-netgrampian.org
What is HI-Net?
• Grampian Health Improvement Network
• An interactive communication tool for those with a remit for Health Improvement
• A central point for all your Health Improvement needs
• Not just another health website
Background to HI-Net
• Move to partnership working
• Health improvement now on everyone’s agenda
• Consultation workshops held 2001/2002– 45 reps from NHSG, Fire, Police, LA’s,
voluntary sector– Feedback endorsed network development
Background to HI-Net
• Originally proposed to be Grampian Public Health Network
• Grampian Health Improvement Network (HI-Net) more inclusive of all partner organisations
HI-Net Aims
To be an interactive website, designed to
improve communication and information sharing between
professionals with a remit for Health Improvement.
HI-Net Objectives
• Establish a Network– regular meetings, evaluation
• Communication– raise awareness
– support local networks
– website exists
• Information and Sign-posting– documents database, funding streams, ongoing activity
• Peer Support and Training– training resources
Who is involved?
• Phase I– Public Health/Health Improvement and some others
• Phase II– Local Authorities– NHS Grampian– Voluntary Sector– Any other organisations/depts/individuals with remit for
Health Improvement
• Public– limited access, primarily a professionally focused site
HI-Net Features
• Must be registered, a simple process
• Need to be logged in to access ALL facilities on the site
• Any problems, contact HI-Net Team
HI-Net Features
• Documents Library– Health Improvement documents– Download– Ability to upload your own, subject to
verification– Your documents can be protected:-
• everyone
• registered members
• specific group
HI-Net Features
• Discussion Forum– Can join in existing topics– Start your own discussion topics– Request your own area and use forum for
communicating with your group/colleagues etc– Can be protected– Forum easily accessible from any location
HI-Net Features
• Searchable Who’s Who
• View/submit Events calendar/Event reports
• View/submit Weblinks
• View/submit News
• Training/Conferences
• Funding Sources
Where HI-Net is now
• Nearing end of pilot phase I– 126 registered members– Exceeded initial targets
• Website in operation, graphics being developed
• Evaluation of Phase I
• Phase II launch end of March 04
HI-Net & NHS Grampian
• Internet – Public site– Not interactive– HI-Net aimed at professionals
• Intranet– Only accessible from within NHSG network, not
externally/from home– Not accessible to partner organisations– Not interactive
HI-Net & NHS Grampian
HI-Net
• Interactive, any registered member can upload/contribute to site
• Not part of the intranet, so accessible from any location
• Is a Partnership tool
– So has own identity, not just NHSG
– Allows for flexibility/extra features
How HI-Net can help YOU
• Use forums to communicate with other colleagues in your field
• Use HI-Net’s facilities to publicise and promote your work
– Events calendar, News, Training, Forums
• Instant access to information
• Share your information with others
The Future
• Tailored login, you see what you want to see
• Email bulletins tailored around your interests
• On-line tutorials
• HI-Net is YOUR site, what would YOU like to see on it?
The Future
HI-Net
Always evolving to meet user needs, feedback always welcome
HI-Net Team
Joanne Riach - HI-Net Co-ordinator
Andy Williamson - Webmaster
Rhona Johnston - Electronic Information Advisor
Thank You
www.hi-netgrampian.org