The Alliance Network

1. The Alliance Network

2. The Alliance Network • A network of relationships, rather than a place or organizational chart • A network of shared values in terms of patient health and professional competency • A network that facilitates the work of key stakeholders – makes life easier • A network that stakeholders cannot imagine doing without

3. Organization of Organizations

4. Making Life Easier • Access to People & Organizations • Communication • Problem Solving • Decision Making • Good Medical Practices • Specialty-Tailored Versions • Online Tutorials • Reviews of Helpful Methods & Tools • Administration • All Relevant Forms • Help in Completing Forms • Online Filing of Forms • Infrastructure • Email Address Management • Network Meeting Capabilities • Help with Second Life, LinkedIn, etc.

5. Joining the Network • Enter via Second Life • Your Avatar Reflects You, e.g., Name, Gender • Travel (fly) to Alliance Island • Password Protected • Resource Rich, e.g., GMP • Members Connected via LinkedIn • Ongoing Facilitated Forums

6. Alliance Network

9. Building the Network • Stakeholder Organizations Own Alliance Island – Have Spaces of Their Own • Forums and Events Are Hosted by Stakeholder Organizations in These Spaces • Alliance Network Also Hosts Forums and Events of Broad Interest • Shared Calendar, Outcome Scorecards, and Expertise

10. How Does This Fit In? • Provides Leading-Edge Image • Serves as “Front Door” to Alliance • Augments Physical Space • Serves as Face to Public • Supports Network-Wide Communication • Supports Problem Solving & Decision Making • Conduct Conferences & Training • Augments Administration & Infrastructure • Low Cost/Existing Infrastructure