The Alliance Network

A network of relationships, rather than a place or organizational chart 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 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 facilitates the work of key stakeholders – makes life easier A network that stakeholders cannot imagine doing without A network that stakeholders cannot imagine doing without

Organization of Organizations

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

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

Alliance Network

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

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