This session focuses on strengthening interprofessional collaboration to address the health impacts of climate change through coordinated, evidence-based, and equity-centered approaches. Learners will explore opportunities within their areas of expertise to engage in interprofessional teamwork, enhance communication and decision-making across disciplines, and demonstrate inclusive leadership in complex healthcare environments. Emphasis will be placed on developing comprehensive, team-based strategies that integrate diverse perspectives, respond to the needs of vulnerable populations, and engage community stakeholders to promote sustainable and just health outcomes in a changing climate.
Learning Objectives:
Describe Interprofessional Collaboration within your area of expertise and identify opportunities within that area of expertise for interprofessional teams to work together.
Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across healthcare disciplines, demonstrating skills in team coordination, conflict resolution, and inclusive leadership in addressing the health impacts of climate change.
Lead comprehensive, team-based strategies that address specific climate-health challenges by synthesizing diverse disciplinary perspectives, vulnerable population needs, and evidence-based practices into actionable protocols.
Engage stakeholders across healthcare and community settings to promote sustainable, equitable responses to climate-related health threats, while empowering vulnerable populations through coordinated interprofessional care networks.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17198, for 1 contact hour.
