Interprofessional Initiatives at the University of Washington

Peggy S. Odegard, Lynne Robins, Nanci Murphy, Basia Belza, Doug Brock, Thomas H. Gallagher, Taryn Lindhorst, Tom Morton, Doug Schaad, Pamela Mitchell
2009 American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education  
Pharmacists must collaborate with other health professionals to promote the optimal use of medications, relying on coordinated, interprofessional communication and care to do so. In 2003, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended "all health professionals should be educated to deliver patientcentered care as members of an interdisciplinary team, emphasizing evidence-based practice, quality improvement approaches, and informatics." 2 At the University of Washington, the Center for Health
more » ... es Interprofessional Education (CHSIE) was established in 1997 to promote interprofessional curricular and clinical innovation in education, faculty development, and student activities, and to conduct evaluative research regarding the impact of interprofessional innovations. In this manuscript, we will describe the Center for Health Sciences Interprofessional Education, and highlight key projects that serve as examples of pharmacy involvement in interprofessional education, research, and service.
doi:10.5688/aj730463 pmid:19657496 pmcid:PMC2720359 fatcat:wfpfk2v6avgedgkhxhfltehwoy