Members learn from one another in multiple forums and work together to advance the spread of CRPs.

The Collaborative achieves many of its outcomes through its strong, action-oriented committees. Members produce CRP best practice tools and resources, training curricula, on-site services, shared learning experiences, CRP innovations, policy recommendations, and research. 

Best Practices Committee

• Creates best practice tools for implementing and evaluating CRPs
• Directs the development of innovative new CRP resources
• Organizes shared learning experiences to quickly disseminate CRP best practices and innovations

2020-2021 Activities:

• • Recommendations for development of initial disclosure tool
  • Explore development of tool for communicating with colleagues

Patient and Family Advocate Committee

• Educates patients, families, and patient advocates about CRPs and the work of CAI
• Provides guidance to CAI leadership and committees on remaining patient-centered, involving patients and families in the CRP process, and cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in CAI and CRPs
• Identifies opportunities for patients and families to provide a voice and their perspective for CRP work through publications and presentations

2020-2021 Activities:

• • CRP fact sheet from patient/family perspective
  • Explore issue of CRP metrics and patient/family feedback on CRP process
  • Explore educational content for patient advocates new to CRP

Policy Committee

• Develops policy resources to support CRP at the institutional, state and federal level
• Educates various groups about current barriers to CRP implementation and spread
• Propose collaborative research with governmental entities to demonstrate the effectiveness of CRPs

2020-2021 Activities:

• • Educational content on how CRPs intersect with tort system
  • CRP fact sheet for legislators
  • Synthesis of existing state laws