First Name
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Student Program Major
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Identification of your clinical rotation
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Faculty responsible for the clinical rotation (optional)
This clinical evaluation tool is modified from Frost J, Hammer D, Nunez L, Adams J, et al. The intersection of professionalism and interprofessional care: development and initial testing of the interprofessional professionalism assessment (IPA). Journal of Interprofessional Care. 2018,1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2018.1515733
Purpose: The purpose of the Interprofessional Professionalism Assessment (IPA) is to evaluate an entry-level health professional's experience or demonstration of professionalism when interacting with members of other health professions. The UNM HSC office of IPE are using this tool as a teaching tool on the practice of Interprofessionalism, and to have students give feedback on the availability of interprofessional clinical rotations.
Application: The Interprofessional Professionalism Assessment can be used by health professionals to evaluate themselves or others including clinical rotation settings, learners, peers, supervisors, or subordinates.
Definition: Interprofessional professionalism: Consistent demonstration of core values evidenced by professionals working together, aspiring to and wisely applying principles of 1, altruism and caring, excellence, ethics, respect, communication, accountability to achieve optimal health and wellness in individuals and communities."
1Stern DT. Measuring Medical Professionalism. Oxford University Press. New York, NY; 2006:19.
Directions: Using the rating scale provided below, please express the level at which you observed the behaviors of Interprofessionalism as them were demonstrated and/or observed throughout the practice experience.
This should represent your final assessment of the practice experience in terms of the Interprofessionalism that was observed. Credit for this clinical evaluation will be granted upon completion and is not linked to how you answer the questions. Definitions are provided as a context for each of the categories provided.
Please evaluate the quality of interprofessional collaboration, communication, ethics and teamwork in your clinical rotations, by responding to the following questions.
Communication: Impart or interchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing, or signs; ?the means through which professional behavior is enacted. (Arnold and Stern in Stern 2006)
To what extent did you observe these types of communication behaviors with the other health professionals in your clinical practice setting?
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Respect: "Demonstrate regard for another person with esteem, deference and dignity . . . personal commitment to honor other peoples' choices and rights regarding themselves . . . includes a sensitivity and responsiveness to a person's culture, gender, age and disabilities . . . the essence of humanism . . . signals the recognition of the worth of the individual human being and his or her belief and value system." (Arnold and Stern in Stern, 2006)
To what extent did you observe these types of respectful behaviors with the other health professionals in your clinical practice setting?
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Altruism and Caring: Overt behavior that reflects concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs, values, welfare, and well-being of others and assumes the responsibility of placing the needs of the patients or client ahead of the professional interest.
Provide comments related to the behaviors associated with Altruism and Caring, including those that are positive and those needing improvement.
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To what extent did you observe these types of altruism and caring behaviors with the other health professionals in your clinical practice setting?
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Excellence: Adherence to, exceeds, or adapts best practices to provide the highest quality care.
To what extent did you observe qualities of excellence with the other health professionals in your clinical practice setting?
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Ethics: Consideration of a social, religious, or civil code of behavior in the moral fitness of a decision of course of action, especially those of a particular group, profession, or individual, as these apply to every day delivery of care.
To what extent did you observe these types of ethical considerations with the other health professionals in your clinical practice setting?
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Accountability: Accept the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations, and actions, including self- regulations and other behaviors that positively influence patient and client outcomes, the profession, and the health needs of society.
Provide comments related to the behaviors associated with Accountability including those that are positive and those needing improvement.
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To what extent did you observe behaviors of accountability with the other health professionals in your clinical practice setting?
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Your comments on the overall Strengths related to Interprofessional Professionalism
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Your comments on the areas for Improvement related to Interprofessional Professionalism
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