MANY PROGRAMS, TWO CAMPUSES, ONE GOAL: INTEGRATING INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (IPE) INTO MULTIPLE HEALTH PROFESSIONS CURRICULA CHERYL BABIN, DHS (c), PT, MHA, CAGS KARYN SULLIVAN, PHARMD, MPH, RPH
Objectives 1. Explain the development and role of the faculty-initiated IPE Working Group. 2. Provide an overview of the activities developed by the IPE Working Group and incorporated into required curricula for multiple health professions programs. 3. Discuss the challenges and successes of the IPE Working Group.
Interprofessional Education Working Group Worcester/Manchester Faculty initiated working group since 2012 Meets monthly Initial goal: Develop IPE activities for students Mission Statement Adopted standard definitions: IPE Interprofessional collaboration Adopted Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC ) Core Competencies and Corresponding Objectives Developed Introduction to IPE presentation Integrated into every program s curricula
Physical Therapy Dental Hygiene Nursing IPE Working Acupuncture Pharmacy Optometry Group Members Physician Assistant Occupational Therapy
Programs with IPE in Accreditation Standards Pharmacy ACPE Physical Therapy CAPTE Optometry ACOE Physician Assistant ARC PA Nursing (BSN) CCNE Nursing (MSN-FNP) CCNE Dental Hygiene CODA
IPE Working Group Mission Statement Provide IPE and collaboration opportunities for students allowing them to actively participate and engage as healthcare team members by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs Plan and deliver IPE activities in required curricula for multiple programs Routinely assess IPE activities Sustain IPE activities for the Worcester/Manchester campuses Promote IPE-related teaching, scholarship and service initiatives for both students and faculty
Adopted Definitions IPE definition When students from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes (WHO, 2010) Interprofessional Collaborative Practice definition When multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work together with patients, families, carers, and communities to deliver the highest quality of care (WHO, 2010)
Created IPE Activity Checklist Check Criteria Students or healthcare providers from 2 or more different health professions Linked to 1 or more IPEC competency areas Includes an interactive component Interprofessional teaching/learning moments are addressed/discussed The quality of the interprofessional learning is influenced by the quality of the interaction Freeth, Della. Effective Interprofessional Education; Blackwell Publishing 2005
IPE in the Curriculum Each activity is: Linked to one or more IPEC core competencies Tied to course objectives that link to IPE competencies Standard IPE language included in clinical rotation syllabi for all programs Values & Ethics Interprofessional Communication IPE Roles & Responsibilities Teams & Teamwork
Overview of IPE Working Group IPE Activities IPE Event/ Description Roles Inventory Bafa Bafa The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Book Club IPE Day Semester Offered Fall Spring Spring Summer
ROLES INVENTORY Introductory IPE Activity Fall semester
Roles Inventory: Participating Programs
Roles Inventory: What is it? Students work individually and then in interprofessional teams to complete a checklist of professional activities Values & Ethics Roles & Responsibilities IPE Interprofessional Communication Teams & Teamwork
2016 Roles Inventory Feedback 80% agreed the event allowed them to learn with students from other professions 92% reported learning something new about another profession This IPE event has certainly broadened my view of the responsibilities of other healthcare professionals. And in doing so, I have gained much respect for the training these professionals must go through to be considered capable of performing the responsibilities that fall under their scope of practice.
BAFA BAFA: A CROSS-CULTURAL SIMULATION Cultural Competence Early Spring semester
Bafa Bafa: Participating Programs
Bafa Bafa: What is it? Students are assigned to and learn the characteristics of two cultures alpha and beta Student pairs visit the other culture to observe and interact while maintaining their own culture Small groups of alpha and beta rooms interact Large group debriefing Values & Ethics IPE Roles & Responsibilities Interprofessional Communication Teams & Teamwork
I really benefitted from being thrown into another culture ; where I did not know any of the customs. I have never been in that situation before and it was useful to gain an understanding into what patients might experience when they come to see practitioners. 2017 Bafa Bafa Student Feedback
THE SPIRIT CATCHES YOU AND YOU FALL DOWN BOOK CLUB Middle Spring semester
Book Club: Participating Programs
Book Club: What is it? Students read the book: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman before the session During session students discuss guided questions in interprofessional groups Values & Ethics Interprofessional Communication IPE Roles & Responsibilities Teams & Teamwork
82% of students agreed or strongly agreed with: I understand why this book is required reading for many health professions students. The book was an excellent choice for everyone to read before starting PA school. It really opened my eyes to different cultures. Helped me understand different obstacles I will have to face in my career. Definitely recommend this for future classes. 2017 Book Club Feedback
IPE DAY Summer semester
IPE Day: Participating Programs
IPE Day: What is it? Event focuses on topics applicable to all programs Transitions in care Opioid crisis Small group activities Large group debriefing
2017 IPE Day Student Feedback Through discussions about various biases in my group with members of professions such as optometry, physical therapy and pharmacy, we worked together to enhance our knowledge and understanding about addicted individuals as well as what we can do to minimize bias and stigma. We must be openminded and welcome those who need our help. 85% agreed or strongly agreed with, As a result of this activity, I am more aware of how the opioid crisis has affected the local area.
2017 IPE Day Student Feedback I thought it was an excellent idea to include an opportunity for all students to practice assembling a naloxone atomizer kit.
IPE Working Group Challenges Timing Scheduling of the activity (time of year) Keeping within activity timeframe Scheduling of cohorts Space Adequate rooms on both campuses Grading Equal weighting of the activity Resources Planning Facilitation
Changes Along the Way Changed video project to a book club Based on student feedback IPE Day focus Based on student and faculty feedback Moved to a topic of national health care concern impacting all health care professions Invited outside speakers Medical providers and government officials Leadership roles for advanced students Facilitation
Future Initiatives Adding Diagnostic Medical Sonography representation Formal assessment plan Standardized assessment tools Assessment of IPE-related skills Longitudinal assessment Non-simulated IPE activities Hands on events with patients
Future Initiatives Grand Rounds model Co-curricular activities - voluntary for students to participate Dementia training workshop Veteran s Inc. collaboration Student organization events