Champion Engagement: A Grassroots Approach

Imagine a nurse, a social worker, and a physician all working together to implement a new best practice on their unit. Each brings unique expertise, but too often, only one perspective shapes the final decision. This session is designed to change that story.

By highlighting the work of champions who represent the full interprofessional team, this event demonstrates how meaningful engagement at the decision-making table leads to better, more inclusive care. When every discipline is involved, best practices are more likely to succeed, and care delivery becomes more collaborative and effective. 

Attending this session will not only increase your knowledge of champion engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration, but it will also help you build skills essential for career growth-skills like leadership, advocacy, and interprofessional communication. These are highly valued in today’s health-care landscape and can enhance your resume and professional profile.

This presentation explores the critical role of champion engagement within our organization, emphasizing that champions serve as representatives of our interprofessional teams. We will discuss how actively involving champions on the ground and at the decision-making table ensures diverse voices are heard and all disciplines are represented.

Ultimately, everyone benefits: the organization gains stronger teams and better outcomes, patients receive safer and more holistic care, and you, as a healthcare professional, gain practical strategies to advance your practice and career. 

Attendees will gain insights into best practices for empowering champions, fostering inclusive decision-making, and amplifying the positive influence of champion-led, multidisciplinary initiatives across the organization. Join us to learn how champion engagement can transform both your daily work and the future of care at our organization.

Presenters and credentials:

Sherida Chambers, MSN, BScN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice and Innovations, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health 

Seharish Jindani, RN, BScN, MPH, Advance Practice Clinical Lead, BPG Implementation Lead, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health