PURPOSE Health professions programs have increasingly incorporated interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) into their curricula, but barriers exist, including a lack of faculty understanding and buy-in. It is important for faculty to see the value of IPE and IPCP and to have equivalent baseline knowledge to train students of all health professions from first year to graduation and beyond.
METHODSAn interprofessional team of faculty from four institutions in central Washington engaged health professionals in a professional development program to foster role models in interprofessional collaboration for health professions students. This research explored the impact of attending a structured interactive professional development program on increasing knowledge and value of IPE. Pre-and post-program surveys were administered to health professionals who attended a 3-hour interprofessional faculty development program. RESULTS The interprofessional program was associated with increased knowledge and value of IPE, as well as greater understanding and appreciation for tools available for IPE facilitation. Participating in this interprofessional program increases knowledge and value of IPE in the Washington health care professional community. CONCLUSION This program may serve as a model for shifting cultures and views of IPE at other institutions committed to breaking down barriers associated with IPE and IPCP.
Introduction: The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) in 2009, clinics across the United States have new incentive to ensure that the use of the electronic health record (EHR) works to improve patient access to care and health outcomes.
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