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4 An Interprofessional Framework for the Future
Pages 31-40

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From page 31...
... He underscored how these examples demonstrate the use of rapid cycle learning and a systems-based thinking approach to respond to the demands of the pandemic and the needs of both students and health care organizations. STUDENTS ASSIST AMERICA Robert Cain, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine In mid-March 2020, said Robert Cain, president and chief executive officer of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 31
From page 32...
... The group's early conversations focused on sharing best practices across professions, developing shared content for educating students about BOX 4-1 Organizations Involved in Students Assist America American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy American Dental Education Association American Psychological Association Association of American Medical Colleges Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Council on Social Work Education Physician Assistant Education Association SOURCE: Robert Cain presentation, December 3, 2020.
From page 33...
... With 11 health professions organizations on board, the question they asked themselves was "What can we do with 1 million extra sets of hands? " The organizations spent a significant amount of time identifying potential tasks that would fit the knowledge base and skill set of students across the professions, he said.
From page 34...
... Students have demonstrated their passion by choosing to get involved in the response, and this willingness shows that we will be in good hands when these students move into the workforce. INTERPROFESSIONAL LEARNING AT THE POINT OF CARE: SALVAGE, SUSTAIN, AND REPACKAGE POST-COVID-19 Vineet Arora, University of Chicago School of Medicine Mary Jo Bondy, Physician Assistant Education Association In this workshop session, Bondy interviewed Vineet Arora, associate chief medical officer and assistant dean for scholarship and discovery at the University of Chicago School of Medicine (UChicago Medicine)
From page 35...
... Arora said "where you train matters," and she noted that other speakers at this workshop shared powerful stories about the value students and residents can add in health care organizations. Bridging education and practice requires changes to health professions education curricula, changes to systems in health care, and the bridging leadership to align these efforts (see Figure 4-1)
From page 36...
... However, she said, it has been challenging to achieve these benefits owing to some of the characteristics of UChicago Medicine. It is located in a health care desert and runs at 98 percent capacity on a regular day; in addition, there is no nursing school associated with the institution.
From page 37...
... At the beginning of the pandemic, librarians stopped attending rounds but were eventually redeployed to serve as an educational support team to keep clinicians educated and updated on COVID-19 related issues. During the redeployment, the librarians collaborated with medical students to synthesize information and answer questions.
From page 38...
... Using this hybrid model improved education during rounds as well as communication between clinicians, residents, and patients. MOVING FORWARD Darrin D'Agostino, Kansas City University At the conclusion of the workshop, D'Agostino offered his thoughts and polled participants on the main lessons from the sessions.
From page 39...
... Bondy reported that many participants indicated their intent to "definitely" get involved with implementing similar programs at their institutions. Several participants also endorsed continuing the dialogue and expressed a desire to move forward with a focus on interdisciplinary teams, promoting wellness, telehealth, evidence-based practice, and systems thinking.


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