Application "Quality Improvement Strategies for LTBI Screening, Testing, and Treatment in A/AA and NH/PI-Serving Health Centers: National Clinical Quality Measure Development" Learning Collaborative |
Application for Participation
What are behind the gaps in LTBI/TB prevention and what can health centers and other organizations do to support A/AA and NH/PI patients with LTBI?
Join AAPCHO's four-week TB Learning Collaborative to gain in-depth knowledge and best practices on how to empower patients at health centers through strategies that effectively address LTBI/TB prevention and quality improvement approaches in A/AA and NH/PI communities. With guest speakers from the California Department of Public Health’s TB Free California initiative and others, participants will have an opportunity to engage in peer learning to share challenges and budding practices.
Join AAPCHO's four-week TB Learning Collaborative to gain in-depth knowledge and best practices on how to empower patients at health centers through strategies that effectively address LTBI/TB prevention and quality improvement approaches in A/AA and NH/PI communities. With guest speakers from the California Department of Public Health’s TB Free California initiative and others, participants will have an opportunity to engage in peer learning to share challenges and budding practices.
Sessions and Dates:
Session 1 - Background on TB Prevention | Thursday, April 6, 2023
Session 2 - Engaging and Supporting Patients with Latent TB Infection (Screening, Testing and Treatment) | Thursday, April 13, 2023
Session 3 - Providing Care for Patients with Latent TB Infection | Thursday, April 20, 2023
Session 4 - Latent TB Infection Care Cascade (Measurement, Barriers and Interventions) | Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 9:00am-10:30am HT / 12:00-1:30pm PT/ 3:00-4:30pm ET
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of tuberculosis prevention and its contribution to overall goals of TB elimination
- Describe easy-to-use tools and other resources to engage and encourage patients during LTBI treatment to improve care cascade outcomes
- Identify how to measure the steps in the LTBI care cascade to advocate and reduce preventable losses in the cascade to improve program performance
- Identify strategies to overcome barriers to each step in the LTBI care cascade to successfully implement and improve patient diagnosis and treatment
Intended Participants: Health centers, Primary Care Associations (PCAs), Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN), and community organizations interested and/or invested in LBTI/TB prevention and management. Additional users may include, but are not limited to: health care providers, primary care clinic directors, health system leaders, electronic medical record analysts, and/or public health department leaders providing guidance for primary care settings. An honorarium will be made available for participants from qualifying community health centers and speakers participating.
CME/CEUs will be provided by the Curry International Tuberculosis Center for full participation in the Learning Collaborative.
Fee: No cost/free
Commitment: Accepted Learning Collaborative applicants are asked to attend a total of four learning sessions in April 2023 as well as complete an evaluation and follow-up evaluation. Sessions include interactive activities, small breakout room discussions, and presentations by subject matter experts.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 22 by 5pm local time
Fee: No cost/free
Commitment: Accepted Learning Collaborative applicants are asked to attend a total of four learning sessions in April 2023 as well as complete an evaluation and follow-up evaluation. Sessions include interactive activities, small breakout room discussions, and presentations by subject matter experts.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 22 by 5pm local time