Why learn the skills of Medical Improv?
- To Improve Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction
- Reduce Medical Errors
- Address organizational issues with:
- Bullying
- Over Stressed Employees
- Employee Turnover
Who should attend an Improv to Improve Healthcare! workshop?
The entire organization! Across departments, and at every level, these are crucial learning opportunities for everyone! Here are a few who have benefited from Improv to Improve Healthcare! workshops:
- Home health agencies
- Physician practices
- Medical, nursing, pharmacy and public health students
- Acute care, assisted living, and long term care facilities
- Health professionals for their continuing education
- Worksite wellness
- Hospital associations
What principles do the Improv exercises focus on?
These are the foundational principles, common to any applied Improv exercise chosen for your organization:
- “Yes and…” to affirm and add to dialog, rather than negate
- Surrender individual “plans” and co-create together
- Experience “failure” as opportunity… to learn, be human, forgive, help
- Be “present” for others with mindful listening
- Make others look good by affirming and growing your partner’s ideas
- Recognize your team has everything that’s needed to support and collaborate together
How does my organization sign up for your workshops?
Here’s a basic outline for setting up an Improv to Improve Healthcare! workshop:
- 30 minute free phone consultation to discuss organizational needs and possibilities
- Proposal submitted to the organization for approval
- On-site assessment with executive team to determine issues to be addressed
- Agreement for type of workshop, training, or on-going skills facilitation to be offered [2 to 3 hr workshops are currently the most requested]
- Continued collaboration for workshop development
- Post workshop follow-through with ongoing staff education, support of new workplace culture, and the potential for “Train the Improviser” programs
What else should we know about the Improv to Improve Healthcare! workshops?
- When your organization invests in learning and practicing these new skills, patients benefit and professional collaboration soars.
- The Improv to Improve Healthcare! team is located in Tucson, AZ, and travels around the country to present workshops. There are also several Medical Improv trainers in the U.S. ready to collaborate.
- Whether it’s an annual inservice, professional conference, retreat, or special gathering, these interactive workshops are innovative, and an excellent value on investment!
[Read more about the origins of Medical Improv in the Resources area]
Improv to Improve Healthcare! Workshop
Call to arrange a telephone consultation. Email to request an appointment time.
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