SPRINT Collaborative

The eiCOMPASS Project, a pioneering initiative by the CHCA, aims to equip home care organizations with enhanced capabilities. We are focusing on refining the skills of frontline providers, facilitating an emotionally responsive and compassionate approach to care. Across the nation, we are introducing the Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework along with an array of Emotional Intelligence online training programs and tools, through our SPRINT Implementation Collaborative.

The application window for participating in our SPRINT Collaborative has now ended.

Advancing Home-Based Palliative Care with Innovative Practices

Our SPRINT Collaboratives draw inspiration from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Collaborative Model for Achieving Breakthrough Improvement and the COM-B model for behavior modification. Each Collaborative facilitating rapid and effective changes that require minimal investment and time yet deliver significant results. Organizations participating in the SPRINT Collaborative will gain early access to emotional intelligence learning courses and conversation guides beginning in September of this year, before they become widely available in the fall of 2024.

Benefits of Joining the SPRINT Collaborative

The Sprint Collaborative offers a range of benefits for organizations providing home-based palliative care services. Being a part of the collaborative provides you with access to resources and expertise so you can rapidly adapt and implement new practices that positively impact patient care.

Accelerated Implementation
Our structured, evidence-informed approach streamlines the implementation process and reduces the time required to integrate new practices. This rapid process can lead to earlier realization of benefits and enhanced patient outcomes.

Quality Improvement and Innovation
Use implementation science techniques and a quality improvement approach to enable rapid testing and change. Influence policy and operational processes and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Knowledge Exchange
Teams learn from the experiences of others and gain insights into successful strategies for implementing new practices. Leverage the collective wisdom of the collaborative and adopt proven methods more efficiently.

Networking and Partnership
Engage in a national network to foster relationships with other healthcare leaders and stakeholders. Broaden your horizons for future innovative collaborations and joint initiatives to enhance organizational performance.

Reduced Implementation Risks
Access resources, tools, and expertise to help you identify potential pitfalls, develop effective implementation strategies to manage and mitigate risks, thereby increasing the chances of successful adoption.

Coaching and Support
SPRINT coaches provide guidance and skills development, problem-solving, motivation, and continuous improvement. Access customized coaching to support your team with effective implementation.

Download the SPRINT Collaborative Benefits

Over nine months, SPRINT teams will actively adapt and test the Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework, emotional intelligence training programs, and conversation guides on palliative care emergencies in the home. To ensure successful implementation, the following activities are planned:

Attend a two-day, in-person On-Boarding Educational Forum (planned for September 2023).

Engage in six Virtual Learning Sessions (1 to 1 ½ hour workshops) to work on designing, testing, and evaluating the materials.

Allocate time for Action Periods between Learning Sessions to enable your team to plan, do, study, and act.

Participate in customized coaching sessions (30-minute durations) for personalized support to address your unique issues and opportunities.

Access support materials and resources through the online SPRINT portal to facilitate knowledge exchange.

Share your learnings and successes during an invitational Capstone Summit (planned for June 2024).

Throughout this process, SPRINT teams will actively collaborate, learn, and refine their approaches to palliative care education and training, with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.

Learn more about eiCOMPASS

This project has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada.
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.

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