The Interprofessional Professionalism Collaborative (IPC) represents 13 health professions and one assessment organization and includes Allopathic Medicine (AAMC), Audiology (ASHA), Dentistry (ADEA), Nursing (AACN), Occupational Therapy (AOTA), Optometry (ASCO), Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), Pharmacy (AACP), Physical Therapy (APTA), Psychology (APA), Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA), Veterinary Medicine (AAVMC), and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).
Our Interest in Interprofessional Practice and Education:
Our vision is that "Interprofessional professionalism when practiced by all professions will improve healthcare quality and outcomes for patients/clients, promote a culture that values and fosters individual competence, and enhance both education and practice environments." The IPC's purpose is to develop a toolkit to include a definition of interprofessional professionalism, an interprofessional professionalism assessment (IPA) focused on health professions’ entry into practice, and education resources for use in teaching to further interprofessional professionalism (IPP). We are in the process of conducting a pilot study of the IPP assessment tool to calculae metrics to assess instrument validity and reliability.
Signature Programs and Activities:
Hammer DP, Frost J, Anderson MB, Brunson WD, Grus C, et al. Defining and Measuring Construct of Interprofessional Professionalism. Journal of Allied Health, Summer 2012; 41(2): e49-53.
Holtman MC, Gandy JS, Hammer DP, McGuinn K. Nunez L. A Health Professions' Collaborative for Interprofessional Professionalism. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 2011.
Expertise and Interests:
| Group | Member since |
|---|---|
| Measurement & Evaluation | 8 years 8 months ago |
| Topics in Interprofessionalism | 8 years 8 months ago |