Dawne Barbieri
Vice President of Clinical Services and Research, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Title: A micro approach to a macro issue: Microcredentials as a strategy to advance the mental health workforce
Biography
Biography: Dawne Barbieri
Abstract
A micro approach to a macro issue: Microcredentials as a strategy to advance the mental health workforce
Dawne Barbieri, Vice President of Clinical Services and Research, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: There is a lack of specialized mental health (MH) training in nursing curriculum in college and university programs1. Integration of MH into nursing curriculum2 and models focusing on clinical competency3 are essential for addressing this ever-growing need, and mitigating perception of the stigma of mental illness4. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: To address the growing gap between demand for services and sufficient nursing capability and capacity, Ontario Shores and TALENT have launched a program to develop 27 MH microcredentials (MC). Topics were determined by a national survey of nurses and nurse leaders. Each MC is developed by an interprofessional team including a Clinical Librarian, Subject Matter Experts (nurse, psychologist, psychiatrist), Professional Practice, and Senior Structural Designer. Each MC goes through a four-stage beta-testing process. MC delivery is facilitated asynchronously by a Skills Coach. Completed MCs include Foundations in MH, Mental Status Assessment, Pharmacology and Medicine
Knowledge, Trauma Informed Care, MH and Ethics, Recovery, and Therapeutic Communication, Relationships & Boundaries. Each MC is subject to three testing phases focused on content, structure, technology, and learner experience. Novel to this project is the assessment of product and feature lovability based on the Kano Model of Delight5. Findings: First round offerings of MCs generated 147 registered learners. Twenty-nine learners were surveyed; 87.5% expressed higher or much higher competencies after the course; 80.0% experienced delight during the MC experience; 64.3% believed the MC they have taken will contribute to improved patient care and development of new nurses. Conclusion & Significance: The uptake of the mental health MCs suggests a significant demand for this important capacity building resource. Workshop attendees will learn 1) the process for developing and evaluation MCs, 2) lessons learned, 3) future directions, 4) integrating MCs into professional development and clinical practice, and 5) how to access the MCs.
Biography
Dawne Barbieri is the Vice President of Clinical Services and Research at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Ms. Barbieri holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in Education from Central Michigan University. Throughout her career in healthcare, Ms. Barbieri has held several senior leadership positions including oversight for Interprofessional Practice, Research, and Education and Co-Lead of the Centre for Education at North York General Hospital in Toronto and Chief Nursing Executive, Vice-President and Site Executive at William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario. Ms. Barbieri has been a surveyor with Accreditation Canada since 2005 and has participated in both national and international accreditation surveys. She is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Health Administration at Central Michigan University.