People Experiencing Homelessness Interprofessional Virtual Outreach Training

People experiencing homelessness Interprofessional Virtual Outreach Training (PIVOT) is comprised of student triads who learn to better understand and meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness through virtual world simulations; the simulations take place in three different care settings and with three different cases, each enacting the role of provider, individual experiencing homelessness, and observer. After completing the cases in the virtual world, participants join service teams at local organizations working with people experiencing homelessness for an experiential component.

• Discuss the causes and consequences of homelessness
• Apply effective strategies for addressing the physical, social, and behavioral health needs of persons experiencing homelessness within an interprofessional team
• Utilize effective communication strategies with people experiencing homelessness and interprofessional team members
• Reflect on and rate team performance
• Reflect on the ability to implement knowledge and skills related to caring for people experiencing homelessness

Why use a virtual world for IPE?

• Allows for a safe environment for experiential learning.
• Provides an immersive, engaging learning environment that facilitates active application of core knowledge and skills.
• Enables community building among remote participants; does not require students to be in same physical location.