To better suit the needs of our ever-changing educational landscape, we organized an in-person Interprofessional Collaborative Event intersecting the technological interests of the students with face-to-face problem solving. We designed and created a multi-phased virtual escape room to promote active learning as they encountered scenarios highlighting the intricate dynamics of healthcare delivery and the importance of interprofessional collaboration, particularly regarding social determinants of health, identification of bias, understanding each disciplines responsibilities for the patient, and deconstructing medical jargon within healthcare team communication. The event brought together over 300 learners from 3 universities and 10 diverse healthcare disciplines. Learners were divided into small groups to navigate the virtual escape room; requiring the students to collaborate on care plans, resolve conflicts, and leverage each team member's expertise. Every phase of the escape room showed the significance of a cohesive approach to healthcare and how successful care of the patient is required from admission through discharge. Through hands-on, problem-solving, and immersive experiences, participants cultivated an appreciation for the varied perspectives and skills in each healthcare profession, fostering collaborative problem-solving and a deeper understanding of patient care complexities.
Identifying andragogical strategies that promote student responsibilities for their own thinking and learning requires an innovative model to prepare them in the community and clinical settings to reinforce their interprofessional practice. We achieved this by implementing a simulated patient case and using an in-person, virtual escape room format with activities to complement the case. An escape room helps to achieve educational goals to foster knowledge, collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect, problem solving and communication across disciplines. Studies have shown this game-based learning explores an active learning environment, increases student’s motivation and engagement to learn, and interconnects with self-efficacy. We will discuss how to use gamification to meet the IPEC core competencies while engaging students across the healthcare team in a safe and welcoming environment. During the event, students were also made aware of the different responsibilities associated with health care employees outside of their own discipline, which fulfills objectives associated with advanced applications and interprofessional skills curriculum.
Our unique event encouraged practices that will ensure better quality care among health care practitioners through emphasis on collaboration and quality communication between various disciplines to reduce error and assist with improving the patient’s experience.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.
