Designing, implementing and sustaining a successful Collaborative Care (CoCM) program requires a strong vision, detailed clinical workflows, and the ability to recognize and resolve implementation challenges. This workshop will cover the fundamentals and key components for implementation to fidelity. This will include the five core principles of CoCM and strategies for implementing them at both programmatic (e.g., billing, workflows) and clinical (e.g., measurement-based treatment to target with brief evidence-based behavioral interventions) levels. In addition, participants will engage in interactive activities focused on visioning, workflows, and solving implementation challenges. Ample time will be provided for questions and discussion.

Abstract - Collaborative Care (CoCM) is an evidence-based, integrated care model for the treatment of behavioral health conditions in medical settings. Efficacy of CoCM has been demonstrated by more than 90 randomized controlled trials worldwide but significant practice change is required to effectively implement and sustain CoCM. This multi-component, team-based clinical intervention only works when clinical team members know their roles well and are prepared to overcome clinical and programmatic challenges. This workshop will cover the key components, both programmatic and clinical, for implementation to fidelity. This will include the five core principles of CoCM and strategies for implementing them at both programmatic (e.g., billing, workflows) and clinical (e.g., measurement-based treatment to target with brief evidence-based behavioral interventions) levels. When these principles are combined and effectively implemented CoCM programs function well. When implemented to fidelity, the clinic team will be poised to bill the CPT codes for the model and bring effective behavioral health care to a larger population in need of care. In addition, participants will engage in activities focused on visioning, workflows, and resolving implementation challenges. Ample time will be provided for questions and discussion. This session is most appropriate for program leaders and clinicians who are interested in learning about the fundamentals of CoCM and its effective implementation. The workshop will be led by Diane Powers, Co-Director of the University of Washington AIMS Center, and Dr. Patty Gibson, psychiatrist and co-founder of the Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network. The AIMS Center has been providing implementation support to diverse healthcare organizations, both nationally and internationally, for over 20 years and Diane will draw on that deep knowledge and expertise for this workshop. Similarly, Dr. Gibson will bring her clinical expertise and implementation experience to the session.