Dana
Tschannen,
PhD, RN
Beatrice J Kalisch Collegiate Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
University of Michigan
Dr. Tschannen’s unique expertise in evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) methodologies has advanced the science of quality and safety in healthcare through positively influencing the understanding and adoption of evidence-based strategies among the interprofessional team. Dr. Tschannen has conducted several studies aimed at improving quality through knowledge acquisition (e.g., interprofessional team training, nurse QI competency, pressure injury risk identification) and EBP adoption (e.g., pressure injury prevention, early mobility, falls). She has worked closely with nurses and other health disciplines at various levels in the promotion of evidence-based practice and improvement in processes related to point-of-care delivery.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
A primary objective of the University of Michigan (U-M) Center for Interprofessional Education (IPE) is to equip graduates with the skills and competencies necessary to engage effectively with interprofessional teams, with the goal of improving quality of health and healthcare to patients, families, and communities. To advance this goal, the IPE Curriculum Committee launched a multi-phased initiative to define and implement a comprehensive IPE framework. This initiative focused on identifying necessary competencies and establishing a core curriculum for all relevant health professional…