What is the cause of low evaluation scores for IPE, despite optimal instructional design and relevancy of content? Do extraneous factors, like campus parking, garner more attention from students than in-depth interprofessional training toward effective teamwork and communication? The presenters will introduce the connection of programmatic improvement in IPE with the principles and models of Lean Six Sigma. Participants will be encouraged to consider Lean Six Sigma to achieve programmatic goals.
>This lightning talk introduces the principles and methods of Lean Six Sigma as a method to coordinating large-scale efforts in interprofessional education for and across multiple colleges and professions. The purpose of Lean Six Sigma is to reduce variation in the quality and experience of IPE, thus improving its impact for students, faculty, and the overall institution(s).
>Leaders in IPE need strategic models for IPE design that include knowledge and application of true collaborative effort, systems thinking, and outcomes orientation. Delivering interprofessional education programming is difficult; even one-time, one-hour sessions prove time-intensive and resource-heavy. However, with Lean Six Sigma methods, leaders can actualize real improvements over time and validate learning objectives, content, and outcomes as meaningful to overall professional learning.
Presenters will highlight key Lean Six Sigma principles that, when applied, impact educational outcomes. Lean Six Sigma can help deliver seamless execution of logistics, and the results are improved quality of learning; students are better engaged with the content/activities, and thus, learning is achieved.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.
