The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) will be launching Paediatric Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) in October 2017. Paediatric Project ECHO aims to connect community-based healthcare providers with specialists at SickKids, to build capacity in the community to care for paediatric patients. Paediatric Project ECHO expands the knowledge base of healthcare professionals through innovative virtual mentorship and collaboration. This model uses a combination of interactive videoconferencing, educational presentations, and hands-on boot-camps to enhance learning and build a supportive community of practice. Paediatric Project ECHO will concentrate on the following specialties: Pain, Bariatric Care, Complex Care and Palliative Care. All Ontario healthcare providers interested in any of these areas are invited to participate in the program at no cost. To help them meet your educational needs, please visit their site to complete the Needs Assessment. For more information or to register, please contact Sen Sivarajah at project.echo@sickkids.ca or call 416-813-7654 ext. 309664. To learn more about Project ECHO in Ontario visit www.echoontario.ca.
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