January 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Presenter(s): Andre Peri, PhD and Jim Myers, MSW
Date: January 8, 2026
Andre Peri, PhD and Jim Myers, MSW will discuss the importance of extending care beyond the traditional confines of the clinic. They will investigate how the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle can be effectively utilized to enhance integrated behavioral health (IBH) care within tribal clinics. Dr. Peri and Mr. Myers offer a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for implementing the PDSA methodology, facilitating continuous improvement. PDSA is supported by real-world case studies and insights derived from applied research, including systematic reviews. Participants will acquire practical strategies for addressing various challenges, promoting collaboration, and executing data-driven enhancements tailored to meet the unique needs of tribal healthcare settings.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to
- Examine the role of the PDSA cycle in driving continuous improvement in integrated behavioral health care.
- Identify key steps in the PDSA process and how they apply to IBH service enhancements.
- Appraise real-world examples of PDSA implementation in tribal and safety net clinics.
- Develop shared challenges in applying PDSA.