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Knowledge Translation Committee

CANN-NET – KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION COMMITTEE

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Chair: Joanne Kappel
Vice Chair: Manish Sood

  1. PURPOSE

    The Knowledge Translation Committee assists the CANN-NET Executive Committee in defining, developing, monitoring and evaluating knowledge translation activities

  2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • To facilitate the dissemination and uptake of best practices for the care of patients with or at risk of kidney disease across Canada;
    • To develop a framework for the utilization of databases in kidney research;
    • To conduct research to determine the optimal methods of knowledge dissemination to enhance the care of patients with kidney disease;
    • To develop and implement a knowledge translation communications strategy;
    • To develop a framework for the evaluation of knowledge translation activities;
    • To develop knowledge translation tools; and
    • To advise the Knowledge Users Committee in the area of knowledge translation.

  3. COMPOSITION

    • Chair vice-chair appointed by the CANN-NET Executive Committee
    • Members – between four and six leading scientists with expertise in knowledge translation and/or adult education
      • CANN-NET Knowledge Translation manager (ex officio)
      • Chair of CANN-NET (ex officio)
    • Ad hoc project-specific members at the call of the chair

  4. ACCOUNTABILITY

    The Knowledge Translation Committee is accountable to CANN-NET Executive Committee

  5. MEETINGS

    • The Committee meets via online meetings, teleconference, email and other available technology
    • If the budget permits, the Committee may meet face-to-face biannually with knowledge users and partner ideally in conjunction with other meetings
    • Minutes shall be kept for all meetings as a record of discussion and action steps

  6. STAFF SUPPORT

    The Knowledge Translation Program Manager will ensure that the Knowledge Translation Committee receives appropriate staff support.

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