Each session begins with introductions of all participants. This is followed by a 15-minute formal didactic PowerPoint presentation/Q&A on a scheduled topic presented by the Subject Matter Experts. This is followed by a participant presenting per-submitted cases for discussion with the entire group. The session will end with an EKG Challenge/EKG presentations (time permitting) and a wrap up summary of the topics covered.

Sample TeleECHO Session Agenda:

• Introductions
• EKG Challenge/EKG presentations
• Case Presentation #1
• Discussion and Recommendations
• Didactic (15 minutes)
• Discussion and Recommendations
• EKG Challenge/EKG presentations (time permitting)
• Wrap-Up

Participating in ECHO is an easy process with just a few requirements for participation which include:

• Attend at least six of the twelve available TeleECHO sessions
• Present a minimum of one AFib case study. You will be asked to volunteer for specific days to present cases.
• Help identify and invite other health care systems or practices that make up your medical neighborhood
• Identify a primary contact at your site to assist in reviewing and assessing needs
• Ensure that your team participates fully in each ECHO session and completes any requested forms/evaluation/survey documents as needed.

Sessions will be held digitally via Zoom so participants are required to have a Zoom account, access to the internet, and a computer, phone, or other device that can stream video and audio.

You may download the free version of the Zoom client for PC or Mac by visiting https://zoom.us/download and selecting Zoom Client for Meetings. If using a smart phone the Zoom app can be found in the Apple or Google App Store.

Project Coordinator: Tiffany Armbruster at tiffany_armbruster@med.unc.edu

Project Support: Ari Becker at bdbecker@med.unc.edu

The Project ECHO Calendar can be found on the project home page linked here: Atrial Fibrillation ECHO

Yes. We will be collecting data from participants before and after the intervention to measure the effectiveness of the program.

You will be asked to complete online questionnaires that will ask about your knowledge, experience and concerns about managing your AFib. Completing this survey should take 30 minutes or less and will be completed two times, one month apart. You will then be offered the opportunity to participate in an online patient education group program for patients with Afib through virtual/telehealth group sessions. These sessions will be led by a cardiologist (Dr. Gehi) who specializes in the treatment of AFib and a team of multidisciplinary experts.

Virtual learning sessions take place via real-time, interactive videoconferencing, using a PC/Mac, laptop, tablet, or smart phone equipped with a webcam, and a versatile, user-friendly, HIPAA-compliant,cloud-based software application called Zoom. Zoom is available at no cost to participants.

Sample Session Agenda (1 hour)

• Introductions
• Educational Presentation
• Question & Answer
• Wrap-Up

You may download the free version of the Zoom client for PC or Mac by visiting https://zoom.us/download and selecting Zoom Client for Meetings. If using a smart phone the Zoom app can be found in the Apple or Google App Store.

Project Coordinator: Tiffany Armbruster at tiffany_armbruster@med.unc.edu

Project Support: Ari Becker at bdbecker@med.unc.edu

Yes. In addition to providing participants with educational sessions on AFib management, we will also be collecting data from participants in order to measure the effectiveness of the program.