How the Learning and Action Collaborative (LAC) Works
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) Course
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Define CMM Philosophy of Practice
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Deliver the CMM Patient Care Process
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Review CMM Practice Management Tools
Implementation Science
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Supporting your team with dedicated learning coach
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Track progress and outcomes for accountability
Progress and Outcome Tracking
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Determine Measurement Strategies
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Tracking outcome with customizable templates
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Develop a Team Performance Story
Learning Collaborative
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Monthly all-teams and coaches meetings for accountability and problem solving
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All-team in person meetings to celebrate team accomplishments (CMM) Course
OUR 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 CKM, CMM practice, and revenue for pharmacists
Planning and Design Phase: 4 Months
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PHASE 1
Assessing Team Readiness
2
PHASE 2
Building a CMM Practice
3
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
Team Deliverables:
Increase CKD screening & diagnosis
Medication Therapy Problems, (MTPs) identified & resolved
Initiation of GDMT for CKM (RASi, SGLT2i, nsMRA, GLP-1 RA)
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.