Diabetes Collaborative - Learning Outcomes

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement Breakthrough Series learning model was used as the framework for learning, action and collaboration in the Diabetes Collaborative.

The learning model consisted of three learning sessions where experts (including successful teams in learning session two and three) share approaches to system change, followed by three action periods. During the action periods, teams made the changes in processes or programs that improve chronic disease management. Conference calls, monthly reports and an email listserv supported communications and sharing during the action periods. There was a province-wide Closing Congress at the end of the collaborative to share successes.