Below are some tips on how to practice proper telehealth etiquette as a participant.
DO
Join the session on time
Make sure your room is well lit and quiet
Minimize distractions and interruptions by letting other people know you are in a videoconference
Maintain a professional demeanor while on camera
Place your mobile phone on silent mode
Make eye contact with the camera, rather than the monitor, when speaking
Mute your microphone when you are not speaking
Use the chatroom to raise your hand, to ask a question or make a comment. Wait for the facilitator to call on you
Use the chatroom to participate if you do not have a microphone
Introduce yourself and your institution before you speak
Bring questions
Complete the session evaluation
Participate!
DON’T
X Position your camera too low or too high
X Do other work while participating in the session
X Join from a noisy place
X Talk while someone else is speaking
X Have unrelated conversations or talk on the phone during the session
X Criticize another participant or colleague
X Share your screen without permission