Systems Theory

Coming December 2024

Systems Theory is designed to help participants understand how to navigate and improve complex healthcare systems. By viewing healthcare as an interconnected network of people, processes, and services, participants will gain practical strategies for understanding and optimizing workflows, enhancing equity and access, and creating meaningful change. This course can be taken on its own or as part of a broader learning path, offering valuable skills and strategies to help professionals drive better outcomes for both patients and healthcare teams.

  • Systems Theory for Genetic Counselors
  • Systems Theory Case Analysis: Round 1
  • Original Insights from System Thinkers
  • Expanding Awareness of System Specifics
  • Skills for Navigating Systems
  • Strategies for Systems Theory Application
  • Developing Your Analysis of the Case
  • Experts Interacting
  • Triangulating Experts' Agreement
  • Integrating Insights
  • Changing Systems
  • Connecting to Your Current Work Context

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce, and Leadership at Sarah Lawrence College to offer up to 1 CEUs or 10 Category 1 contact hours for the activity Systems Theory. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
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Learning Objectives

  • Utilize case study and industry expert insights to learn how to foster collaboration and improve care delivery across various settings.

  • Understand the tools you can use to refine implementation of changes and support workforce development.

  • Learn how to apply systems theory to everyday challenges in healthcare and make informed, data-driven decisions.

Subject Matter Experts

Megan Czarniecki Chief Operating Officer
InformedDNA

Anna DeSalvo MGR of Implementation Science
NMDP

Amy Gaviglio Consultant: Rare Disease, Genetics & Public Health