Fostering Organizational Change to Promote Uptake of Evidence-Based Practices: Lessons and Tools-View Presentation

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The webinar, led by Dr. Allison Hamilton and Amy Cohen, focuses on fostering organizational change to promote the uptake of evidence-based practices, particularly in mental health care settings. Key points discussed include the importance of quality improvement (QI) efforts, leadership roles, and interdisciplinary teams in achieving sustained improvements. Dr. Hamilton outlined various QI approaches, such as Lean Six Sigma and evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI), emphasizing data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement. The EQUIP study was highlighted as an example, aiming to enhance the use of supported employment services for patients with schizophrenia. This study demonstrated that systematic interventions could increase service utilization and employment rates among participants. Essential elements for successful QI initiatives include effective communication, leadership support, and clear aims and measures. The discussion also covered strategies for selecting QI priorities, conducting meetings efficiently, and ensuring stakeholder consensus. The session concluded with a reminder of the significance of measuring and sharing QI outcomes for broader organizational impact. Audience interactions involved questions on forming QI teams, frequency of meetings, and engaging leadership at various levels.

Keywords

organizational change

evidence-based practices

mental health care

quality improvement

Lean Six Sigma

stakeholder engagement

EQUIP study

supported employment

leadership roles