INTERDISCIPLINARY GRAND ROUNDS – INTERACTIVE LEARNING TO FOSTER ENHANCED PATIENT CARE

Introduction & Objective To create a forum whereby various health care professionals could interact in a non-threatening environment and learn lessons related to patient care. Methods In the summer of 2012, the Family Medicine Residency Program at Southside Hospital created an interdisciplinary grand rounds session. The sessions are held once a month for an hour on a predetermined topic. A case is chosen from within the last 6 months. The medical team (family medicine resident, admitting nurse or supervisor, emergency department clinician, pharmacist, specialist or content expert, etc.) review the chart and each prepare 2-3 powerpoint slides that describe their interaction with the patient. The specialist or content expert prepares 4-6 slides outlining learning points. The program director of the family medicine residency program then combines them and inserts slides with questions in a multiple choice or true/false format. The entire presentation is then converted to an audience response program (ARP). At the interdisciplinary grand rounds, the participants are given ARP devices to respond to questions anonymously and to allow the presenters to clarify concepts. Participants are encouraged to have discussions and debate regarding the management of the case. Results & Conclusion To date there have been sessions on multiple topics. (see attached ppt). Alcohol Withdrawal, Diabetes and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Participants have evaluated the program favorably. The data is currently being statistically evaluated. Interactive interdisciplinary grand rounds are a viable method for discussing cases and learning methods to optimize patient care.