Dual Diagnosis Community of Practice
The Dual Diagnosis Community of Practice is one of Canada's most successful distance-learning partnerships, uniting over 20 clinical teams across Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia through videoconferencing.
The distinction between a Community
of Practice (CoP) concept
of education and a Rounds-Lecture format of presentation is
a core value that places overall
community welfare ahead of individual
goals.
For the past 38 months, a group
of dedicated clinicians representing
Dual Diagnosis programs
across Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia have conducted
educational events through live
interactive videoconferencing.
These teams gather monthly to
engage in sharing and learning,
based on common interests and
challenges, bonded by their experiences
in this specialized domain
of mental health care.
As this blossoming community of
like-minded individuals and
teams continues to grow across Canada, the
richness of a CoP concept of engagement is
that teams assemble for the common goal of
improving clinical practices and becoming catalysts
for team problem solving and innovation.
The Dual Diagnosis Community of Practice
therefore strives to provide the communications
playing field accessible for all Dual Diagnosis
teams in Canada who value team-based growth
through the design of this technology-enabled
engagement that brings a wealth of collective
knowledge together every month.
Celebrate your common passions, revel in the
distinctive qualities of each Dual Diagnosis
team, and honor and respect each group by
accepting the responsibilities of contribution
and facilitation.
This is a unique program in Canada.
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE CHARTER
The charter of a Community of Practice doesn’t
have to be elaborate or unique, just enabling.
Please consider the following elements of
community.
- The Dual Diagnosis CoP shall be a conduit of Knowledge and Experience to reach clients and people supporting clients.
- Each team will play a role in facilitating learning.
- The strength of the Dual Diagnosis CoP can be a catalyst for change.
Community Members 2007
Ottawa / Pembroke / Brockville / Kingston / North Bay / CAMH Toronto / Surrey Place Toronto / London / Woodstock / Walkerton / Chatham / Windsor / Penetanguishene / Owen Sound / Chatham / Oakville / Timmins / Sioux Lookout / Ongawanda / Petrolia / Montreal PQ / Dartmouth NS
March 19, 2008 Community of Practice
Guest presenter: Terry Broda, RN, BScN, PHCNP, CDDN Nurse Consultant
Health Issues Presenting as Psychiatric Symptoms
November 21 , 2007 Community of Practice
Guest presenter: Regional Support Associates, Dr. Karen Baker from Walkerton.
Making the Move: Regional Support Associates
Handout for the presentation in Adobe pdf format: Click here
Next Session September (TBD), 2008 Community of Practice
The Dual Diagnosis Community of Practice is a "closed" education event of the Ontario Telemedicine Network, however if you have a team treating Dual Diagnosis clients and you wish to join the Community of Practice, contact Debbie Champ at 613-722-6521 extension 7136 or email debbie.champ@rohcg.on.ca
