REGULARS
NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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ur work on developing strategic solutions to meet the operational and financial challenges currently facing the IHEA is continuing in earnest. The Executive of the National Board are holding a series of workshops to explore innovative and dynamic business models that will provide the IHEA with the foundations to remain relevant. We need to be agile and want to remain the organisation of choice for current and emerging healthcare engineers as we evolve into the post COVID-19 ‘new normal’. The restrictions on movement and the ability to hold face to face events has created significant pressure on the IHEA to respond to our members desire and capacity to network and remain connected. The recent webinar held in September is an example of how we can still deliver an event that is accessible to a wide audience and has proven that there is an appetite amongst our members for this type of online experience. Given the success we will be holding future events and will be canvassing our member’s thoughts on themes and relevant topics. Some exciting changes are taking place on the IHEA website and I encourage members to visit and provide feedback especially around the type and nature of
information provided, this is important for the ongoing development of our knowledge sharing platforms. Online education continues to be one of the safest ways to study to get into the field or to upgrade your skill base. We continue to update our interactive learning, so please check back often to view our educational offerings and remember to update your workplace learning. In respect to the IHEA Learning and Development App, I encourage every member to log in and check out the short courses that are freely available to members. Topics include Goal Setting, Active Listening, Interview Skills, Mentoring, A Short Guide to Difficult Conversations and other useful topics on technology and health. This is a fantastic resource and is in your pocket for the train ride home, or other short space in your day and is readily accessible from the home page of the app – check it out today – and increase the CPD points you are accumulating towards your membership. Have a great day and stay safe wherever you are working at the moment. Jon Gowdy – IHEA National President
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