Interprofessional education occurs when students/practitioners from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes (World Health Organization, 2010 and CAIPE 2010). The understanding that health and social care teams collaborative practice can improve care has never been more evident. In recent years concerns over patient safety, quality of care delivery, poor outcomes and errors have brought about a greater emphasis on `Teaming` and the value that collaboration, consultation and what unconditional positive regard brings to care.
At RGU we use the phrase interprofessional practice as a route map to create a learning continuum where two or more professions, students, patients, residents, clients, health and social care workers: learn with, from and about one another to enable safe and effective collaborative practice.
Mission Statement
This academic Centre will develop curriculum and learning opportunities for aspiring health and social care professionals to develop authentic collaborative working practices to the benefit of person-centred, evidence and values-based care. Learning to consult, collaborate and `team` effectively is the cornerstone for effective and compassionate care.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes are currently under review, information will be updated shortly.
CAIPE
We work closely with CAIPE (the Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education) and RGU is a corporate member.
Established in 1987, CAIPE is a UK-based charity with international outreach whose members (individuals, service users, students and corporate organisations) work together to promote and develop the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities through interprofessional education/learning, collaborative practice and related research facilitating the development of a workforce fit for purpose.
It is an independent ‘think tank’, accountable and responsible for its actions, dependent on funding from members’ subscriptions and income generation. It aspires to be a national and international authoritative voice respected equally by governments, academia and in the workplace.
Contact
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