team from Arizona State University’s Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Teaching and Research (CAIPER) was recognized for its outstanding performance earlier this month. CAIPER provides evidence-based strategies, training, and education to develop a better understanding of team collaboration and its impact on healthcare.
of team received 2022 George E. Thibault, MD Nexus Award In front of classmates and colleagues across the country National Center for Interprofessional Practice and EducationAnnual Nexus Summit on August 20th.
ASU CAIPER’s team poses with current and past directors of the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. From left: Jodie Thompson. Nina Karamedovich; Yvonne Price; CAIPER Director Barrett Michalek; Kaitlyn N. Félix; Barbara F. Brandt, Founding Director of the National Center; Kristin Allenson, Director of the National Center. CAIPER founder Gerri Lamb said: Photo credit: National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education
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The award honors “exemplary interprofessional collaboration in the United States and those who think and act differently where practice and education meet in the health care system.” It is conducted annually and started in 2016.
CAIPER Director/Associate Professor Barrett Micarek I am thrilled to know that my team has been selected for this prestigious award.
“this is of Awards in our field are testament to our focus, drive and innovative approach to interprofessional teaching, research and practice. I couldn’t be more honored and more excited for our team,” he said.
It’s also a full circle moment for CAIPER, which was founded in 2015 with the support of the Laureates and the National Centre. At the time, Thibaut was president. Josiah Macy Jr. Foundationawards grants to organizations that “work to improve public health through innovative projects that facilitate the education and training of health professionals.”
CAIPER’s founding director, Gerri Lamb, who now serves in an advisory role, says Thibault came to ASU early to meet with university leaders and help champion the center.
“Dr. Thibault and the National Center were instrumental in the development of CAIPER. “This award reflects the legacy of Dr. Thibaud and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the National Center this year. It is extraordinary to do.”
To date, CAIPER has received over $2.9 million in research funding and grants to support initiatives in interprofessional practice and education.
The CAIPER team received the 2022 George E. Thibault, MD Nexus Award in front of their peers and colleagues across the country at the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education’s annual Nexus Summit on August 20th. Photo credit: National Center
Over the past seven years, the center has issued over 40,000 certificates to learners around the world. CAIPER e-learning course and material.
Today, CAIPER’s work is focused on advancing the science of interprofessionalism and team-based health care through research, but its efforts go beyond that. The team then takes that science and translates it into training and education for medical and social he care professionals, faculty, students, and industry leaders.
“This is a team passionate about developing and delivering the highest quality interprofessional learning solutions. It is great to be recognized nationally for their consistent contribution to health education and healthcare transformation. That’s it.” Judith Kirschmer.
CAIPER continues to evolve today.Center recently consolidated showstudent health outreach for wellness, advancing the path from education to practice.
CAIPER also Learning Solution Consulting An initiative to work with national and international partners to fully integrate CAIPER’s e-learning programs into existing interprofessional programs and curricula.
Additionally, given the growing interest in CAIPER’s research activities among students and faculty, this fall, CAIPER will launch the BhEAT Lab (Belonging, Humility, Equity, Influence, Team). .
All of this work is aligned with the ultimate goal of transforming healthcare locally, nationally and globally to optimize individual, family, community and collective health.
