Topic outline

  • eVisit through the OTNhub Resources

    From here you will be able to access job aids, quick guides and screencasts to assist you in using eVisit (Personal Videoconferencing).

    •  eVisit (Personal Videoconferencing) Quick Starts

    •  Staying Connected with eVisit

    •  OTNhub eVisit Equipment

    •  OTNhub Instructional Videos

      • The OTNhub Tour File

        This short video provides information on the features offered in the OTNhub. 

      • OTN Product and Services File

        This video covers all of OTN's products and services in the OTNhub.  

      • OTN Directory File

        This module is an overview to the OTN directory and provides information on searching the directory, viewing other profiles as well as updating your profile.

      • Directory for Non Members (Health Services Directory) URL

        This short video provides an overview to the directory and covers how to  search specialists and community services, pre-login restrictions and how to become an OTN member for full directory privileges. ***Directory for Non Members will not be available until 21 March, 2019. 

      • The Role of a Primary Contact URL

        This short instructional video provides information on the primary contact's role and how to access/deactivate OTNhub users from your organisation.

    •  Online and Live Training Programs Available

      • eVisit Support Toolkit URL

        From here you will be able to access instructional material, guides and videos to get you started using eVisit to connect with patients at home. This support page is broken into sequential units that cover: what is eVisit, the benefits, how to implement eVisit, as well the process involved in scheduling and joining appointments.  We have also included further information on technical considerations, videoconference best practice, protocols and OHIP billing.

      • Personal Videoconferencing (eVisit) Course URL

        This course will provide you with the "know how" to use Personal Videoconferencing (eVisit). The course covers videoconferencing fundamentals, OTNinvite, scheduling  as well as  privacy and security considerations. 

      • Personal Videoconferencing for Health Care Professionals URL

        This course is divided into two parts entitled StartSmart and Build Your Practice. The StartSmart modules will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to use OTN’s personal videoconferencing service. The Build Your Practice modules walk you through the process of promoting your telemedicine practice.

    •  OHIP Billing Considerations

    •  Support and Communications

      • Recommended Browsers URL

        We recommend that for full videoconferencing functionality, members switch to Chrome as it offers the most features including the ability to share screen content and switch cameras during a videoconferencing event.

      • Joining an eVisit event as a Host URL

        For privacy reasons we have introduced a host PIN for providers joining via email to ensure participants begin interacting only after the facilitator arrives. 

      • Joining an eVisit event as a Patient or Guest URL

        Patients joining on their desktop or laptop computers no longer need to install plugins to join OTNinvite events. 

      • Using OTNconnect for Providers URL

        An update to the iOS OTNconnect app is available and will need to be installed to continue accessing videoconferencing on iOS mobile devices. 

      • Sharing and_Viewing Content URL

        Sharing content via video is easier than ever, with full content sharing supported with Chrome and Firefox.  

      • eVisit Videoconferencing Promotion File

        This short video highlights the exciting features and benefits of the new eVisit videoconferencing interface.

      • eVisit Videoconferencing Features File

        This short instructional video covers some of the major features including: personal settings, guest via OTNinvite as well as the video toolbar. 

      • Invite Multipoint Feature URL

        This short instructional video goes step-by-step through the process of inviting participants to a learning or meeting multi-point videoconference using the Invite Feature.

      • OTNhub Communication URL

        At OTN, our vision is to facilitate a one-stop, collaborative, online work environment to deliver telemedicine care and learning, based on your practice needs. This short video provides an overview to the OTNhub. 

    •  Best Practice Considerations

    •  Privacy and Security Considerations

    •  Best Practice Series for Videoconferencing

      Are you interested in learning more about Videoconferencing? Do you know colleagues that are interested in the service?

      OTN’s Training Team offer live weekly Breakfast/Lunch and Learn sessions that cover:  installation, videoconferencing fundamentals  as well as privacy & etiquette considerations.

      To enroll in a session, please go to OTN’s Learning Centre at: learning.otn.ca.  In the search field located at the top right of the screen, please type Best Practices and click Search. You will now be presented with a complete listing of Best Practice sessions. Select the session that you’re interested in attending and you’ll be provided with registration instructions. Hope to see you soon!

      • Lunch and Learn Calendar URL

        OTN's Best Practices Lunch & Learn Series are Live-Practical sessions where you will learn how to use various OTN Products and Services. They are great as a refresher for the occasional user or a hands-on introduction to a new product or service.

        Choose the Lunch & Learn session right for you from the OTN's Best Practices Lunch & Learn Series Calendar and be taken directly to Ncompass to register your system for the event.