Start Date
6-10-2021 9:00 AM
End Date
6-10-2021 10:30 AM
Type of Work
Poster
Description
Objective The objective of this poster is to validate the significance of the partnership between library services and continuing medical education (CME). We will show the value of our collaboration through planned and implemented multi-faceted educational activities.
Methods A diversity team was created to determine the types of education we would offer, the speakers who could meet the needs of our objectives, and planning of the activities. With Covid-19 and social unrest, we decided to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and how we could impact our health system. We worked with public relations to market events internally and externally using social media. Survey monkey and Zoom were used for advanced registration and post evaluation.
Results We hosted six DEI continuing medical education speakers, three virtual book clubs, 13 COVID-19 perspectives, a documentary screening, and a panel discussion. Activities were designed for participants to learn strategies they could implement, engage in open conversations, and share their thoughts/feelings surrounding social issues. We developed partnerships within the community and institution. Due to the virtual option, we had over 1000 registered participants from hospitals, academic institutions, and community organizations. Survey results concluded participants made a change in their policies, protocols, or procedures.
Conclusion In the past year, COVID helped us solidify our strong team partnership. We embraced the adversities of working through a pandemic and had to be fluid in decision making and planning of activities. Our teamwork qualities served as an advantage to planning, collaborating, and implementing DEI educational activities. Using virtual technologies enabled us to reach communities outside of our health system. Survey results concluded participants made changes in their policies, protocols, and/or procedures. Through our common ground we were able to influence the starting of crucial conversations within our health system.
Embracing the value of a CME/Library partnership: growing from a common ground
Objective The objective of this poster is to validate the significance of the partnership between library services and continuing medical education (CME). We will show the value of our collaboration through planned and implemented multi-faceted educational activities.
Methods A diversity team was created to determine the types of education we would offer, the speakers who could meet the needs of our objectives, and planning of the activities. With Covid-19 and social unrest, we decided to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and how we could impact our health system. We worked with public relations to market events internally and externally using social media. Survey monkey and Zoom were used for advanced registration and post evaluation.
Results We hosted six DEI continuing medical education speakers, three virtual book clubs, 13 COVID-19 perspectives, a documentary screening, and a panel discussion. Activities were designed for participants to learn strategies they could implement, engage in open conversations, and share their thoughts/feelings surrounding social issues. We developed partnerships within the community and institution. Due to the virtual option, we had over 1000 registered participants from hospitals, academic institutions, and community organizations. Survey results concluded participants made a change in their policies, protocols, or procedures.
Conclusion In the past year, COVID helped us solidify our strong team partnership. We embraced the adversities of working through a pandemic and had to be fluid in decision making and planning of activities. Our teamwork qualities served as an advantage to planning, collaborating, and implementing DEI educational activities. Using virtual technologies enabled us to reach communities outside of our health system. Survey results concluded participants made changes in their policies, protocols, and/or procedures. Through our common ground we were able to influence the starting of crucial conversations within our health system.