Connectathon Monitors

Monitors are volunteer domain experts who assist the 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 with a technical background involved in daily integration issues
• 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.

A call  for volunteer monitors is issued few month ahead of the connectathon. In both Europe and North America, the monitors who are candidates for a connectathon fill out an application form prior to being selected. 

Click here to get resources for EUCAT Monitors.