April is National Interprofessional Healthcare Month. In our ever-evolving quest to improve the health of healthcare, StrategyGen Co. (SBA Certified HUBZone Small Business) observes every day the benefits of collaboration between disciplines. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Baptist Health Carle Health Mayo Clinic St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The National Academies of Practice (NAP) issued the following proclamation in 2016 to dedicate each April to acknowledge the importance of interprofessional practice and education. Whereas, quality health care is in the public’s interest for the maintenance of independence, productivity, happiness, overall welfare, and well-being of society. Whereas, quality health care is provided collaboratively by professionals of multiple disciplines dependent upon the health needs of the public at large. Whereas, primary health care begins with health promotion, wellness, and the prevention of diseases and health problems that require treatment from various healthcare professionals. Whereas, the complexity and breadth of health promotion, illness prevention, and quality health care benefits from the diverse knowledge and skills of a range of health care professionals. Whereas, healthcare clinicians collaborating in an interprofessional team model of service enhances not only coordination, but safe, effective, and high-quality health care. #healthofhealthcare #health #collaboration #interpersonalcommunication #interpersonalleadership
