Diffusion Marketplace Monthly Newsletter

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 10/01/2024 04:30 AM EDT

October 2024

New Innovations on Marketplace

Veterans Response Teams

Tube Feeding Safety

Notable Health Innovations

Caregivers Finding Important Resources, Support, and Training (Caregivers FIRST)

Building Spiritual Strength (BSS)

FEATURED INNOVATION

Parenting and Problem Solving Group for Veterans and Their Families

Parenting and Problem Solving Group acts as a gateway to address reintegration challenges for parents who are returning from deployment. The program is a 10-week skills training on parenting and problem-solving for Veterans and their significant other, focusing on child development, communication, and addressing stressors such as physical/emotional health concerns, relationship/family problems, financial issues and/or employment concerns. Children participate in separate sessions to learn how to identify and communicate their feelings.

2 adoptions

4/5 quality score for workshops

100% of participants inquired about longer sessions and follow-up groups

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THE SURGICAL PAUSE

The Surgical Pause was recently featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for their work in aiming to educate Veterans of the potential risks of surgery, The Surgical Pause is a program that helps surgical teams ensure treatment plans align with a Veteran’s overarching life goals.

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HAPPEN BECOMES ACADEMY EDGE RUNNERS WINNER

Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses (HAPPEN) has been selected as one of six innovative, evidence-based models of care named Academy Edge Runners by The American Academy of Nursing. HAPPEN engages nurses to provide consistent oral care to reduce the risk of NV-HAP and improve the health and quality of life of Veterans; shortening hospital stays, reducing costs and saving lives.

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EXPLORE VHA SHARK TANK FINALIST PAGES!

Learn more about 2024 VHA Shark Tank Competition finalists by exploring their new innovation pages on Marketplace. Finalists will pitch their innovations at 2024 VHA Innovation Experience (iEX) in October.

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Also check out the new VHA Shark Tank Playbook for local teams and facilities, VISNs, and National Program Offices to hold their own competitions!

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SCOUTS HIGHLIGHTED IN VA NEWS

Supporting Community, Outpatient, Urgent Care, & Telehealth Services (SCOUTS), a 2023 VHA Shark Tank winner, was recently highlighted in a VA News article for their work with minimizing readmission after emergency care.

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JOIN THE DIFFUSION OF EXCELLENCE QUARTERLY CALL ON OCTOBER 7

The next Diffusion of Excellence Community Quarterly Call will take place on Monday, October 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Join us to learn more about recent community news highlights, VHA Shark Tank updates, and Virtual Waiting Room, a 2023 VHA Shark Tank Competition winner.

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6TH ANNUAL NATIONAL VHA NEUROLOGY SEMINAR

Throughout the VA, there has been a significant increase in the number of Veterans needing neurological care. Through this live virtual CME/CEU conference, on November 15 from 9 am EST to 5:30 pm EST, interprofessional health care teams will address the unique neurological need of Veterans. An agenda can be found on the Neurology SharePoint.

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VIRTUAL VA MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE SYMPOSIUM

Veterans Mobile Evaluation Team (VMET) and the Veterans Response Teams (VRT) are effective tools for VA facilities to enhance access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis. On August 14 and September 12, more than 300 VA clinicians, leaders, and police from across VA learned about how to implement the two programs. Learn more about implementing a mobile response team by attending the final virtual VA Mobile Crisis Response Symposiums on October 8.

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VMET/VRT HIGHLIGHTED IN VA NEWS

Veterans Mobile Evaluation Team (VMET) and Veterans Response Teams (VRT) are two innovative programs that were recently highlighted in a VA News article for their work and collaboration with local law enforcement to enhance access to mental health care for Veterans in crisis.

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AGE-FRIENDLY

The 2025 VA Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community is providing a series of monthly webinars and coaching calls to support teams on their Age-Friendly journey. Register here!

VA SUICIDE PREVENTION

VA suicide prevention community is now publicly available to view on Marketplace.

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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