Hawai’i Learning Groups is a partner with Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes). Our goal is to increase access to specialty care, especially for rural and under-served populations.
NOTICE!
Hawaii Learning Groups has had the good fortune to partner with The Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center and HepFree Hawaii to produce a 16-week series on Hepatitis C and Liver Health. We hope to hear from more clinicians who want to improve their ability to diagnose and treat hepatitis C in a harm reduction context. The series starts January 2021, but space is limited. Please contact dan@hawaiilearning.org for more information.
WHAT IS ECHO?
ECHO is a methodology for sharing knowledge. It is intentional education. It “moves knowledge, not patients”. It is a way for interdisciplinary groups to collaborate regardless of geographic separation.
INNOVATION
ECHO leverages technology to bring scarce resources to under-served and rural populations. It is a way to deliver the right care in the right place at the right time. ECHO creates a virtual learning community that enhances access to specialty care statewide.
ADULT LEARNING
We apply the principles of adult learning: interactive, focused, short, frequent, fun and immediately applicable.
We emphasize case-based learning because it supports these principles and stimulates the joy of work!
No-cost continuing education credits
HAWAI'I LEARNING GROUPS EFFORTS INCLUDE
Curriculum Development
ECHO methods lend themselves to addressing medically complex care. We can help define what is important and what is relevant to the learning needs of your target group.
Video-Conference Expertise
We have skills to produce video-conference sessions with the Zoom tool.
Outcomes Measurement
We are outcomes researchers. We take attendance and track participation. We use surveys for continuing education accreditation and to measure progress towards the goals of improved access to care and learner self-efficacy.
Coordination and Scheduling
We have tools to help launch additional curricula using the ECHO model.
Faculty Development
Each ECHO session benefits from a good teacher and skilled facilitator. HLG helps others develop these skills.