TISH Learning Collaborative Curriculum
| Component | Topics and Activities |
|---|---|
| Learning Session I | Teams draft aims statements Review quality improvement methodology, process mapping, goals for data collection, and IRB process |
| Webinar: Oral Health Integration Care Pathways I | Review the Integration Spectrum Share examples of screening workflows Teams use process mapping to plan unique workflows Highlight anticipated challenges and corresponding solutions |
| Webinar: Oral Health Integration Care Pathways II | Review oral pathology and indications for dental referrals Present ADA and ACEP guidelines for hypertension and consider creating team guidelines for referral Review how to build referral networks and ensure communication between health care teams |
| Learning Session II | Share evidence-based strategies to improve patient engagement and teamwork |
| Webinar: Team Progress | Teams present storyboards with progress updates on PDSA cycles, requests for assistance, and goals for future learning |
| Webinar: Optimizing Workflows | Review the benefits of visual workflows for quality improvement Share tips for introducing workflows to staff, communicating roles, and recognizing missteps or redundancies |
| Webinar: Sustain and Spread | Prepare teams to sustain improvements Consider ways to communicate knowledge learned |
| Learning Session III | Teams share final storyboards that include reflections, lessons learned, and sustainability plans |
ACEP = American College of Emergency Physicians; ADA = American Dental Association; IRB = institutional review board; PDSA = Plan-Do-Study-Act; TISH = Teaming and Integrating for Smiles and Health.