Key Terms
What it is
A group of national health education organizations that identified core competencies common to all healthcare profession
Purpose
After a partnership is formed between health systems and community-based organizations, PATH assists collaborators in wo
Definition
Apply relationship-building values and principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles; plan,
Focus
Execution. This is where the other three competencies become action.
Why first
You cannot align a team around a shared goal until you know what problem you are solving.
Reference
CDC Community Health Assessments and Health Improvement Plans
TOOLKIT A
Creating and Maintaining Partnerships (Community Toolbox)
TOOLKIT B
Developing a Framework or Model of Change (Community Toolbox)
Tool
Partnership Assessment Tool for Health (PATH) Source: Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.
CHALLENGE
It can be difficult to integrate your knowledge and opinions in an interprofessional setting and show your value. This d
HOW TO IMPROVE
Leadership and communication skills. Practice is required.
IPE
Interprofessional Education. Two or more professions learning about, from, and with each other to enable effective colla
IPEC
Interprofessional Education Collaborative. National health education organizations that defined the four core competenci
Core Competency
A foundational skill or behavior expected of all healthcare professionals regardless of discipline.
Community Health Needs Assessment
A structured process for identifying and prioritizing health issues in a defined community before planning interventions