GGD GHOR Kennisnet connects healthcare professionals

Thousands of professionals in the field of public health and safety learn from each other through GGD GHOR Kennisnet.

Sharing knowledge and information through GGD GHOR Kennisnet

GGD GHOR’s Knowledge Network was established in 2011. It is a platform for and by public health professionals. Thea Aartsma is the administrator of GGD GHOR Kennisnet. She talks about the platform’s inception: “We noticed that many people in our sector were reinventing the wheel simultaneously. That’s a waste. On GGD GHOR Kennisnet, people find each other.”

And it’s a success: in 2020, there were more than 22,000 professionals on the knowledge network. Together, they posted over 38,000 messages. And this number continues to grow.

GGD GHOR Kennisnet consists of

• Personalized content, notifications, and updates;
• Working groups, themes & news updates;
• Responsive design;
• Clear backend, based on the Yunits community framework;
• Integration with social media.

GGD GHOR Kennisnet in a nutshell

Keep the knowledge exchange going

GGD GHOR Kennisnet is built using the Yunits community software. The platform is fully responsive, providing users with a clear website layout on mobile, tablet, and computer devices.

Users of the Knowledge Network primarily share information with each other in specific groups, according to Thea Aartsma. A clear example of this is the group for childcare inspectors. “For all childcare inspectors, it’s crucial to be a member of this group. Inspectors continuously exchange knowledge and share news. If legislation changes, you usually read about it first in this group.”

GGD GHOR doesn’t just disseminate information and news; through the platform, a lot of knowledge is exchanged. In this way, we learn from each other

Thea Aartsma, administrator of GGD GHOR Kennisnet.

Interactivity is essential

In 2011, GGD GHOR became a client of Yard. On GGD GHOR Kennisnet, everything revolves around interaction: “The saying ‘for and by professionals’ is often heard, but here it truly applies. To keep the platform lively and up-to-date, the community is indispensable. A platform like Kennisnet should be ‘owned’ by everyone. That’s what we aim to achieve,” says Thea Aartsma.

The value of GGD GHOR Kennisnet was further confirmed during the COVID-19 crisis. “Our professionals were already accustomed to seeking information and asking each other questions through the groups. During the pandemic, they used the platform even m