Become a Project ECHO Hub

An ECHO hub is an organisation who sets up, hosts and manages ECHO programmes.

An ECHO network is the themed community of practice which meets regularly and is attended by health and social care professionals.

Lead / Champion: advocates for collaboration, sharing of knowledge and best practice; provides direction in adapting and implementing the ECHO model.

Facilitator: chairs ECHO sessions using an ‘all teach, all learn’ approach that facilitates engaging, high quality discussion.

Educator / Presenter:  topic content specialist who delivers a brief talk about the chosen subject.

Coordinator: coordinates and shares information about the network with participants, prepares documentation and updates databases.

Video Conferencing Support Officer: provides user support to participants, troubleshoots video conferencing issues, implements and oversees data and resource storage solutions.

When considering setting up an ECHO network, you should consider:

1. Have I had experience of seeing ECHO methodology in action?
2. Can I identify a community of practice who are passionate about improving in a particular area and are willing to spend time with others who share that passion to learn, teach and support each other?
3. Do I think that the ECHO methodology would work in building and supporting such a community of practice?
4. Can I identify a champion and facilitator(s) who would be able to inspire and develop the community of practice using the ECHO methodology?

If your answers to these questions is yes, then Project ECHO is likely to be suitable for you.