Learning and Action Collaborative (LAC)
WHAT IS A LAC?
A structure built on established business development, quality improvement, and implementation science methods.
OUR GOALS
Advance the inclusion of pharmacists on interdisciplinary care teams to bridge the gap between Nephrology, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Primary care for patients with Cardiovascular- Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome by implementing Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services.
Help meet new value-based payment model metrics and serve as evidence generating incubators for interdisciplinary CKM care.
Foster learning and action to ensure best practices in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease and CKM.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM)
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Defining a Philosophy of Practice
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Delivering the CMM Patient Care Process
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Establishing a robust Practice Management
Implementation Science
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Supporting your team with dedicated learning coach
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Pacing implementation with proven quality improvement strategies
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Using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles
Progress Tracking
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Defining a Measurement Strategy
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Tracking outcome and process measures with customizable templates
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Developing your organization's Performance Story
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Collect medication therapy problems and resolution
Learning Collaborative
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Offering live and virtual pacing events
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Connecting teams with nephrology field experts
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Celebrating team accomplishments
THE PROCESS
SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
3-4 Members
Pharmacist required
Other members: physician, nurse, administrative and/or IT staff
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
Up to 8 hours a month for entire team
Pharmacist completes CMM training
Administrative support and champion(s) are identified
COACH
Expert in implementation science
FIELD EXPERTS
in Nephrology
Planning and Design Phase: 4 Months
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PHASE 1
Assessing Team Readiness
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PHASE 2
Building a CMM Practice
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PHASE 3
Establishing Improvement Strategies
4
PHASE 4
Finalizing Your Bold Aims (PS)
Planning and Design
Development of CMM program foundation and preparation for implementation
Implementation Phase: 12 Months
Pace program delivery and progress in generating measurable results toward achieving bold aims
Milestone Learning Session
Five Monthly Pacing Events
Milestone Learning Session
Four Monthly Pacing Events
Milestone Learning Session
Four Action Periods
Five Action Periods
Four Team Deliverables
Five Team Deliverables
Milestone Learning Sessions
Orient, share ideas and plans with all teams; celebrate success
Monthly
Pacing Events
Focus on specific implementation steps sharing progress (team and coach)
Team
Deliverables
Assignments that align with planning and implementation themes to foster accountability
Action
Periods
Guided by coaches and focus on planning and implementing work by the team
The first AKHOMM LAC cohort launched in July 2024. Check back frequently for updates on progress of the first cohort and when our second cohort’s recruitment will begin.