A whole of Health Service approach to Promoting Teamwork and Interprofessional Practice: The P-TIP Project
Angela Wood1,2, Katherine Delany1, Rachel Phillips1,2, Bernadette Thomson2, Nigel Fellows2 1Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia2Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Abstract
Background
Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) has been recognised as invaluable in our complex and demanding healthcare system. An integrated whole of Health Service approach is essential at individual, team and organisational levels to cultivate a culture of interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice across a large metropolitan Health Service (14,000 FTE).
Method
This project aimed to –
1.Undertake an environmental scan to identify the current status, enablers and barriers to inform, support and facilitate IPC across a large Health Service
2.Develop, implement and evaluate an integrated health service plan, aligned with the health service strategic direction and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
3.Implement, evaluate and embed a targeted, organisation-wide experiential educational program that develops IPC and systems thinking.
Results
This presentation will address Steps 1 & 2. Step 3 will be discussed in a further presentation.
The Interprofessional Collaborative Organisation Map and Preparedness Assessment (IP-COMPASS) was adopted as a quality framework underpinning all aspects of the P-TIP project. Results of the IP-COMPASS and the subsequent program of work will be outlined in the presentation including development and implementation of an Organisational Statement of Commitment to IPCP which drives IP governance (e.g., committee structure), processes (e.g., recruitment and orientation) and workforce (e.g., targeted education programs).
Discussion and Conclusion
An integrated, whole of health service approach is integral in fostering interprofessional collaboration. The findings of this project are invaluable to leaders, policy makers, educators and clinicians implementing IPC and IPE in their health service.
Biography
Angela Wood is an Occupational Therapist, Advanced Health Practitioner and Program Manager for the Metro South Health Promoting Teamwork and Interprofessional Practice (P-TIP) Project. With 25 years national and international experience in clinical, management, education and project roles, Angela leads health practitioner workforce development, building the capability and capacity of our healthcare staff. Angela is a University of Queensland PhD candidate who is passionate about interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (IPC). Angela’s research investigates interprofessional identity, and she recently led a successful grant application to foster whole of health service IPE and IPC.