WP1
Assessment of existing infrastructure (0-6 months) An investigation will be carried out for current and future needs for networking, training, and software for health telematics. The material to be collected will be compiled to a report for each participating country.
WP2 Analysis
of training needs and networking specifications (7-11 months) Training user needs will be translated into functional specifications. Skills needed to enable the accurate, fast and secure communication at national and transnational levels will be addressed. Several networking options will be investigated including internet, intranet, Web, and ISDN.
WP3
Development of multimedia based training methodology and network development and testing
(12-18 months) A modular training methodology will be followed targeting to a user friendly and cost-effective solution. The network will be developed and tested. Also, emergency telematics technology transfer of 4th Framework Programmes AMBLULANCE and ET-ASSIST will be implemented.
WP4
Implementation of multimedia teleworking training modules and training software (19-27
months) A multimedia based training software will be implemented and made available on the Web and on a CD-ROM. A database of teleworking emergency case studies will be created. A Web site for results dissemination and discussion-query forum related to the project will be set up. Training material will be translated into Greek, Spanish and French.
WP5 Training
of trainers and pilot application of the training software (28-32 months) Training of trainers and pilot application of the training software at the national training health centres will be carried out. Workshops at national level will be organised.
WP6
Evaluation and Exploitation (33-36 months) Networking and training material evaluation and exploitation in other areas of health telematics including the linking of regional healthcare networks to national and transnational networks.
