SubmissionId 43327

Acceptance Declaration
Accept

Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.

MINI ABSTRACT DESCRIPTION
Across British Columbia there are an increasing number of initiatives working towards team-based primary care. Systematic integration of CPD to support teams is needed to achieve sustainable health system change.

Accepted Type
Dedicated Poster

Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)

Type
Oral

Sub Type
Education Innovation

Considered for Poster
yes

Title
Integrating Continuing Professional Development to Support Team-based Primary Care

Background/Purpose
Background: Globally there is a transition to team-based primary care (TBC) to meet the increasing needs of communities. Recognizing the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) in supporting new models of care and the importance of change management strategies that support transitions to TBC, many initiatives include an educational component. However, these CPD opportunities are limited in distribution and variable in content. There is no comprehensive picture of the different initiatives; CPD methods used; or practice impact. Purpose: University of British Columbia collaborated with the Ministry of Health to assess needs related to CPD for team-based primary care, and proposed recommendations for CPD that better supports emerging models of TBC care.

Summary of the Innovation
Methods: We conducted a comprehensive engagement strategy and needs assessment across BC to identify current TBC initiatives and associated CPD activities, using key informant interviews and a snowball technique. Regional focus groups were used to identify perceived CPD needs and potential synergies across initiatives. Results: This project resulted in recommendations outlining an integrated approach to CPD that supports primary care transformation that is more effective, efficient and reduces duplication. As a result of this work we have enabled: • Sharing of CPD content and delivery methods • Promotion, access and provision of CPD • Alignment of evaluation strategies across initiatives • Collaborative ownership and commitment to an integrated approach to CPD

Conclusion
Conclusion: An integrated approach to CPD that supports TBC will enhance current learning opportunities; build economies of scale; create relevant opportunities that can be shared across initiatives and better support teams.

Keyword 1
Continuing Professional Development

Keyword 2
Team-based care

Keyword 3
interprofessional education

Level of Training
CPD (faculty development, CME)

Abstract Themes
Continuing Medical Education

Additional Theme (First choice)
Continuing Medical Education

Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Inter-professional Education

Authors

Term 1
Yes

Term 2
Yes

Term 3
Yes

Term 4
Yes

Term 5
Yes
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