Connectathon Monitors

Monitors are volunteer domain experts who assist Connectathon Manager in overseeing testing.

• They develop special expertise in an IHE domain or set of profiles
• They verify test results and record them in testing management system (Gazelle)
• They help clarify requirements when necessary
• They are neutral arbiter without affiliation to any organizations participating in testing.

Monitor Qualifications

Usually the monitor qualifications are among the followings

• IT administrator involved in daily integration issuewith technical background
• Used to reading log messages and dump files from devices to troubleshoot issues
• Willingness to read details of Integration Profiles and base standards
• Skeptical, but with sense of humor and positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task and work under stress
• Interested in helping identify and resolve issues

Monitor Recruitment

Monitors are recruited from major health IT professional societies and provider organizations.

The North American and European connectathons require a team of about 40 to 50 monitors.Sponsors provide training and support for travel expenses to Connectathon.

Call is issued few month ahead of the connectathon. In Europe the monitors who are candidate for a connectathon shall fill out a form.