Diffusion Marketplace Monthly Newsletter

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 08/06/2024 04:30 AM EDT

AUGUST 2024

New Innovations on Marketplace

Are you working on an innovation that’s making a difference at VA? Submit a nomination for the innovation to be included on the Diffusion Marketplace.
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FEATURED INNOVATION

Speak Up!

Speak Up! is a 10-minute informational video that empowers Veterans with type 2 diabetes to actively communicate and engage in shared decision making during medical visits. Participants report improved self-efficacy to communicate and improved blood sugar control.

6 adoptions in-progress

84% of participants felt they had a better understanding of their role with their provider

93% of participants felt they were more likely to share their concerns with their provider

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Physical Therapy Embedded Within PACT

A recent article by The American Legion highlights the impact on care delivery of Physical Therapy Embedded Within PACT. Explore the article for insights from the PACT PT team into their methodology.

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Tele Eye Virtual Examination Service

Tele Eye Virtual Examination Service (TEVES) enables remote optometrists to provide full-service vision care to Veterans, particularly those who live in rural areas. The service enables remote optometrists to interact directly with Veterans via videoconference and to control equipment remotely to complete a full eye exam including eyeglass prescriptions, disease diagnosis and management, patient discussion, and the development of a care plan. Want to learn more? Contact Dr. Timothy Elcyzyn at Timothy.Elcyzyn@va.gov.

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VHA SHARK TANK FINALISTS ANNOUNCED TODAY

Diffusion of Excellence is thrilled to announce the 2024 VHA Shark Tank Competition finalist practices soon! Diffusion also invites VISN and VAMC directors to register as Sharks by August 23. Sharks bid resources on finalists’ practices in September.

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REGISTER FOR 2024 VHA INNOVATION EXPERIENCE

VHA's Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (VHA OHIL) will host 2024 VHA Innovation Experience (iEX) in Chicago, IL October 29-30, 2024. “Collaborate for Change” as you experience two days of speakers, panel discussions, presentations, breakout sessions, and an all-new exhibit hall format.

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THE SURGICAL PAUSE RECIEVES EISENBERG AWARD

On July 15, the Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum presented the 2023 John M. Eisenberg National Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality Award to Dr. Daniel Hall and the Surgical Pause team. Congratulations innovators.

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NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 DR. ROBERT L. JESSE AND GARRY J. AUGUSTINE AWARDS CLOSE SOON

Submit your nominations by August 14 for the Dr. Robert L. Jesse Award for Excellence in Innovation and the Garry J. Augustine Veteran Service Organization (VSO) Collaboration Award.

REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL VA MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE SYMPOSIUM

Veterans Mobile Evaluation Team and the Veterans Response Team are effective tools for VA facilities to enhance access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis. Learn more about how to implement a mobile response team by attending one of the virtual VA Mobile Crisis Response Symposiums on August 14, September 12, or October 8.

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BRIEF HIGHLIGHTED IN VA NEWS

Learn more about how Blind Rehab In-house Eyeglass Fabrication (BRIEF), also known as the Specialty Optical Lab, has expanded Veteran access to eyeglasses at VA Gulf Coast.

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AGE-FRIENDLY

Read more about the impact of VA’s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative on Veteran outcomes in a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) recently held a VA State of Age-Friendly Health Systems call to share key accomplishments. View a recording of the event here.

VA IMMERSIVE

Learn more about the early scaling of Immersive technology within VHA in a recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst.

Marketplace communities showcase how VA leaders and disciplines are transforming Veteran care. Explore community pages to discover up-and-coming innovations, resources, and opportunities.

VA Immersive

Suicide Prevention

Age-Friendly

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Diffusion Marketplace is a discovery and collaboration tool that curates VA's promising clinical, operational, and strategic innovations. Visit https://marketplace.va.gov to explore, nominate, or adopt an innovation.