Ronna
Romano,
MBA
Cleveland Clinic
OH,
United States
Ronna Romano, Senior Project Manager at the Cleveland Clinic Office of Interprofessional Learning, is a driving force behind the organization's commitment to collaborative healthcare education. With more than 20 years of experience, she expertly designs and manages interprofessional educational programs, encompassing both engaging live sessions and accessible online resources. Her contributions are essential to the planning, development, and successful implementation of all interprofessional initiatives at Cleveland Clinic. Further enhancing her value, she also serves as a trusted team coach, contributing to the professional growth and cohesion of her fellow caregivers.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
This presentation describes the development of an evidence-based interprofessional framework to enhance curriculum to systematically align its design, , and assessment to program goals. Leveraging AI analysis, the literature, and collaborative input, we refined foundational principles and measurable behaviors. We share insights from the creation and implementation of this framework.
BOOST is an interprofessional team coaching program that transforms healthcare team dynamics through collaborative development, training, and assessment. This interactive workshop introduces participants to evidence-based approaches for enhancing interprofessional practice and provides practical tools and strategies for implementing effective team coaching and supporting development of trusting relationships across professional boundaries.
We will explore our approach for addressing handoff challenges in nutrition care, focusing on communication breakdowns. Using process optimization and relational coordination, we identified root causes and fostered shared accountability. By enhancing communication, we developed a replicable model to improve interprofessional collaboration and streamline care transitions effectively.
Leadership training under one roof for an interprofessional team is vital because it fosters a unified understanding of roles, enhances communication, builds trust, and promotes a collaborative environment. These factors contribute to a more cohesive and effective team, which is crucial for improving patient care, driving innovation, and achieving optimal health outcomes.