The document summarizes the RNAO eChampion Program which aims to facilitate nursing's involvement in Ontario's eHealth agenda. It discusses the goals of increasing nurses' eHealth expertise and identifying nursing's contribution to eHealth. Over 250 nurses have participated as eChampions, attending workshops and networking teleconferences to support eHealth adoption. Evaluations found increased understanding and confidence. eChampions promote eHealth benefits and help overcome barriers in their workplaces. The program has increased nursing's awareness, involvement and support for eHealth.

2. Dr. Irmajean Bajnok, RN, MScN, PhD Director International Affairs and BPG Programs Co-Director Nursing Best Practice Research Unit eHealth Champions: a Successful Strategy to Maximize Nursing's Adoption of eHealth for Quality Patient Care Friday September 5 th 2008

8. RNAO Nursing and eHealth Project The Nursing and eHealth Project is an RNAO initiative funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC.)

12. eHealth Strategic Domains eHealth Knowledge Accessibility Visibility e Nursing Synergy Exposure, publication, research, participation, inclusion Visibility Usability, availability, convenience, entrée, equality Accessibility Sharing, networking, communicating Synergy Awareness, understanding facts/truths of all aspects of eHealth Knowledge

26. eChampion Role "As an eHealth Champion and Education Clinician . . . I was given the opportunity to leverage on the use of our Nursing Intranet site to link to the important work of the RNAO related to the eHealth Project. Electronic communications and links to the eHealth Brochure, eHealth newsletter and the Nursing and eHealth Education elearning course have been prominently published on the Nursing Intranet site. This allows for an opportunity to communicate the key message of eHealth with front line nurses across our multiple sites in a timely and consistent manner. These strategies have raised awareness and initiated discussions about eHealth at various nursing forums."