Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy
The ATRA Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy & Self-Assessment Guide, published in 2013, consists of 12 standards and the Self-Assessment Guide (SOP/SAG). The manual was written in a format that provides a comprehensive description of recreational therapy practice, consistent with requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies and quality recreational therapy practice.
HPAC adds 17 new organizations to collaborative
The Health Professions Accreditors Collaborative (HPAC) added 17 new accrediting organizations to the Collaborative.
Nexus Summit 2017 Workshops Announced
A full listing of conference workshops for Nexus Summit 2017 has just been published on nexusipe.org. We are excited to have so many outstanding partners committed to participating in #NexusSummit2017 and bringing their extraordinary expertise to attendees. In addition to the pre- and post-conference workshops, these workshops will bring a mix of thought provoking topics while providing practical skills you can bring back to your own institutions.
Full list of Summit Workshops now online
A complete list of Summit workshops with descriptions has been posted online. These are in addition to the pre- and post-conference workshops posted earlier.
Let us know if you have any questions or comments.
https://nexusipe.org/nexussummit/2017/workshops
Health Professions Accreditors Collaborative Welcomes 17 New Member Organizations
This week, the Health Professions Accreditors Collaborative (HPAC) added 17 new accrediting organizations to the Collaborative. HPAC is now comprised of 23 organizatons committed to working together to advance interprofessional education, practice and quality.
Nexus Summit 2017: Provocative Ideas for Practical IPE
Building on the success of last year's inaugural summit, the National Center team is excited to host Nexus Summit 2017: Provocative Ideas for Practical IPE. We are bringing together a community focused on advancing interprofessional team-based practice and education across multiple sectors within the United States. Together we will explore emerging ideas, apply practical skills and learn from role models - with a goal of affirming and advancing our collective commitment to interprofessional approaches to practice and education.
Workshops
2017 Workshops
Aligning Health Professional Student Efforts with Frontline Quality Improvement Work Within a Growing Healthcare System
2017 Nexus Award Nominations now open
In case you missed the recent announcement, the National Center is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Nexus Award. Complete details and an interview with the 2016 winner, the University of Southern Indiana, is on our Nexus Award page.
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Nexus Award 2017
The Nexus Award celebrates exemplary interprofessional practice in the US and those who are thinking and acting differently where education and practice connect in health and health care.
The award recognizes an educational institution, health system, clinic, and/or community organization for extraordinary contributions to the Nexus– linking health professions education and interprofessional practice to transform care delivery, improve health outcomes, and decrease costs.