HIMSS Europe has launched the nomination process for the HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award, which recognises an individual who, in the judgment of the HIMSS Europe Governing Council, has demonstrated significant leadership in promoting the use of information technology in healthcare in Europe[1].
To be eligible for the HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award, the candidate must:
- Be a resident of Europe
- Be professionally active in Europe
The HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award consists of:
- A symbol of recognition
- Publication of information in an official HIMSS Publication and on the HIMSS Europe website
Criteria
- The HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award is given in recognition of European level leadership in the field of eHealth.
- The award may be made for leadership in eHealth deployment, innovation, policy development, advocacy or training at a European level towards the transformation of healthcare.
- It may be made to an exceptional contribution, for a sustained engagement, or for a lifetime of exceptional leadership, which has had an impact across Europe.
Nomination Process
- The HIMSS Governing Council will publish call for nominations of candidates via its website.
- Nominations can be submitted by a third party, whether a member of HIMSS or not.
- The nominations must be submitted here
- You will be asked to provide:
1. Brief bio of the individual
2. Concise description of contributions that deserve recognition by HIMSS Europe
3. CV with notable achievements for each position held
4. List of publications with references
5. List of presentations (featuring title, location and date) - Recipient will be notified after the final approval by the Council and the awards ceremony will be held at WoHIT 2014.
Nominations failing to complete the application process as described above will not be considered.
Award Frequency and Timing
The HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award will be presented at the 2014 World of Health IT Conference and Exhibition in Nice, France on Friday, 4 April 2014.
HIMSS Europe is accepting submissions until Monday, 3 February 2014.
For more information about HIMSS Europe, please visit: http://www.himss.eu
Eric LePage received the HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award 2013
HIMSS Europe delivered its annual Leadership Award to Eric Lepage, EPR Director for Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), France. HIMSS Europe eHealth Leadership Award recognised Mr Lepage's notable work in France, especially in Paris region, positioning him as a eHealth leader. The HIMSS Europe Governing Council highly valued Mr Lepage's continuous and successful efforts to establish electronic record systems in Parisian hospitals.
About HIMSS
HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded 52 years ago, HIMSS and its related organizations are headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. HIMSS represents nearly 50,000 individual members, of which more than two thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. HIMSS also includes over 570 corporate members and more than 225 not-for-profit partner organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare practices and public policy through its content expertise, professional development, research initiatives, and media vehicles designed to promote information and management systems’ contributions to improving the quality, safety, access, and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
1. Europe is defined in accordance with the current definition of European of the World Health Organisation.