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Transforming Health and Resiliency through Integration of Values-based Experiences (THRIVE)
Share PrintTHRIVE enhances well-being for both Veterans and staff alike by engaging people in a transformational experience. In short, the program empowers individuals to improve their quality of life through exploration of their values and strengths, a positive psychology concept.
Origin:
March 2015, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (Tampa, Florida)
Adoptions:
25 successful, 13 in-progress, 2 unsuccessful
Awards and Recognition:
VISN 8 Innovation Forum; NCP Promising Practice; Endorsed by OPCC, Diffusion of Excellence Promising Practice, VHA Shark Tank Winner, FedHealth IT Award
Partners:
Caregiver Support Program, Chaplain Services, Healthcare Innovation and Learning, Health Services Research & Development, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Office of Connected Care, Office of Primary Care, Office of Rural Health, Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, Quality Enhancement Research Initiative
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Overview
Problem
For our VA employees, burnout, dissatisf ... Although we provide excellent sick and maintenance care, there is a lack of VA clinical care that helps Veterans build resilience, enhance their health, and lead a more fulfilling life. With stressors high and access to preventative care low, Veterans are seeking something different in their healthcare experience.
For our VA employees, burnout, dissatisfaction and disengagement are climbing, which contributes significantly to impaired patient care, staff demoralization and attrition. See more
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Solution
For Veterans, the healthcare experience is enhanced through increased access and multidisciplinary care coordination. A closed cohort group comes together for 14 weeks to discuss different healthcare topics, such as: Sleep, Intuitive Nutrition, Mental Hea ... THRIVE is a multifaceted program, as it addresses the well-being of both Veterans and VA employees.
For Veterans, the healthcare experience is enhanced through increased access and multidisciplinary care coordination. A closed cohort group comes together for 14 weeks to discuss different healthcare topics, such as: Sleep, Intuitive Nutrition, Mental Health, Financial Health, Healthy Relationships, Stress Management, and Spiritual Health. The program aligns with the VA's priorities to deliver the best care possible with focus on whole health practice. THRIVE measurably improves physical, psychological, and emotional pain thresholds to reach beyond baseline to live a more fulfilling life. See more
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Results
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- Feedback Qualitative Feedback from Employees
- Published Results Published Results
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Metrics
- Veteran lives improved each year: 1000+
- Estimated staff lives improved each year: 150
Diffusion tracker
Does not include Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH)
Implementation
Timeline
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THRIVE Initiation: 3-4 months
Step 1: THRIVE Immersion Training Part IStep 2: Collaborating with Leadership to Establish Support, Recruit and Train the Core Team, Identify Subject Matter ExpertsStep 3: Attend THRIVE Immersion Part 2Step 4: Gather materials, Initiate First Clinic builds, Veteran Recruitment and SchedulingStep 5: Evaluating Feedback, QI Metrics, Leadership UpdateStep 6: Train Additional Staff; Start Additional Groups; Spread to CBOCs
Departments
- Mental health care
- Chaplaincy
- Pharmacy
- Nursing services
- Telehealth
- Primary care
- Recreation and creative arts therapy
- Whole health
- Women Veteran care
- Nutrition, food, and dietary
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Optional Resources
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Risks and mitigations
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Administrative Support |
Guidance with local support personnel Guidance with Clinic Builds, Coding and Billing, Documentation |
Protected Clinician Time | Reassure leadership of enhanced productivity and employee satisfaction with THRIVE shared medical appointments; clinic mapping; encourage afternoon timeframe for groups; group notes utilization; HAS involvement |
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All files are available in electronic format Training is held virtually (no travel costs) Volunteer services contributes resources |
Contact
Comment
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Email VHATAMWholeHealthTHRIVETeam@va.gov with questions about this innovation.
About
Origin story
Original team
Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel
Womens Health Medical Director
I am very much interested to start this process/training at my VA Hospital. I have gone through all the materials available. Thanks to Tampa and Dr. Paykel. I need to know if there is any formal training required to start this program and then when is it offered? Is there a format to get this training to start this program available virtually. I think I have read enough and gone through all the material diligently to know a lot about the program.
I need to learn more about innovation.
We are integrating this program as an offering to our women at the VA Pacific Islands Centers!
We are very excited that our bid was accepted and that we will start our journey with this innovative program at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System.
Congratulations for the huge achievements !!
This program is amongst the best within the VA. Veterans are able to become resilient as they travel thru this well structured course. The community it builds is second to none. Veterans love the ability to meet new Veterans and gain new friendships. When in search of renewing one's quality of life, physical and mental health with a holistic approach, THRIVE is the place to be. The best 14 weeks any Veteran can spend to explore a new life and gain a new passion for self health improvement. Go THRIVE.