Presentations

The University of Michigan’s Center for Interprofessional Education (C-IPE) made its mark at the 2024 Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Forum, presenting three posters that highlighted its innovative approaches to interprofessional teamwork and community engagement. Held annually, the IHI Forum is a global gathering for healthcare professionals committed to advancing quality improvement and tackling healthcare’s more pressing challenges.

Collaborating Across Academic and System Units to Improve Teamwork and the Quintuple Aims of Health

This poster explored efforts to enhance teamwork across Michigan Medicine’s complex organizational structure. The initiative utilized Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model to align system stakeholders and foster change that will support the quintuple aims: improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experience, reducing costs, promoting provider well-being, and advancing equity.

Empowering Community Engagement through Interprofessional Education The presentation emphasized the critical role of trust, cultural humility, and collaboration in working with community leaders on interprofessional education. The poster outlined strategies for building sustainable partnerships, including flexibility and a nuanced understanding of community dynamics, to address health equity challenges effectively.

Enhancing Interprofessional Teamwork by Strategically Leveraging Health Systems Data

In this presentation, the team tackled one of healthcare’s toughest challenges: measuring effective interprofessional collaboration. By analyzing employee engagement data, they demonstrated the strong connection between engaged teams, well-being and improved patient experience. These findings highlighted the importance of investing in teams to drive better outcomes and enhance organizational success.

The 2024 IHI Forum served as both a platform for knowledge-sharing and an foundation for future efforts. The C-IPE team returned with actionable insights and renewed enthusiasm for their work in interprofessional education and collaboration.