October 8, 2018
NAP Council Gathers for Fall Leadership & Strategic Planning Meeting
During the last weekend of September, NAP leaders met in Grand Rapids, MI, the hometown of NAP President Michelle Troseth. It was a productive weekend filled with rich dialogue about the future of NAP. Leadership engaged in polarity mapping exercises,that provided holistic views of NAP's past and future. Walking through the “both/and” of the polarities facilitated a better contextual understanding of NAP’s honorific leadership history, NAP’s potential future transformation through interprofessional research, practice and advocacy, exploration of the internal and external organizational factors that could impact NAP’s future, and review and revision of NAP’s strategic plan. In addition, NAP leaders were provided with a tour of the Van Andel Research Institute, a premier biomedical research and science education organization committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations.

Our thanks and appreciation goes out to EBSCO Health for sponsoring our Welcome Reception! At the reception, local NAP members joined Council leaders in being inspired by remarks from local healthcare leaders about the current local activities related to advancing interprofessional care, including words from a patient on why interprofessional care is so important.

NAP’s Council also conducted a business meeting addressing the current status of NAPs 2019 Forum Planning, ongoing work status of the Public Policy Committee in preparing for the advocacy initiative on Capitol Hill on March 7, 2019, updates from the Professional Development Committee relative to its progress related to online advocacy training to be coordinated with the Hill visit, status of the ongoing work of the Partnership and Networking Committee in developing recommendations for parameters in determining NAP partnerships and networks, and recommendations related to NAP membership. In addition, a draft 2019 budget was shared by the Treasurer for future action by the end of the year.  

Overall, the Leadership & Strategic Planning meeting enabled NAP Leaders to thoughtfully discuss and consider current and future opportunities and challenges for the organization as it undergoes a systematic and deliberative self-evaluation of its current and future directions. 
Jody Frost, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, FNAP and Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MS, FAPTA, FNAP Inducted as Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association
APTA President Sharon Dunn with Dr. Jody Frost
APTA President Dunn with Dr. Mary Lou Galantino
Jody Frost, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, FNAP and Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MS, FAPTA, FNAP were inducted June 2018 as two of 13 new Catherine Worthingham Fellows (FAPTA) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The Catherine Worthingham Fellows are the association’s highest membership category and serve as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence. Catherine Worthingham, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was a change agent who was effective, respectful, and honest, and motivated others to make an impact within the physical therapy profession as well as being a visionary who demonstrated leadership across the domains of advocacy, education, practice, and research. This honor is awarded to APTA physical therapist members who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession within a primary domain for more than 15 years. 

Dr. Frost was recognized for her sustained contributions at institutional, state, and national levels for her passionate commitment to advancing education from clinical education to leadership in education (across many areas and levels) through her career at the American Physical Therapy Association and interprofessional leadership in NAP. Dr Galantino was recognized for her lifelong research contributions to integrative evidence-based complementary medicine throughout rehabilitation practice with federal and private funding awarded to investigate this area. In addition, her teaching and advocacy focus has been on advancing the care and rehabilitation of those with HIV/AIDS and cancer using a holistic approach with influence that spans the globe.
Executive Director Position Open at Samford University College of Health Sciences
Samford University’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) invites applicants interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Executive Director, Interprofessional Education, Practice and Scholarship. In addition to the Executive Director role, this position will hold an academic appointment in the school where their terminal degree is held. This tenure-track faculty position is a 12-month appointment.

The application deadline is January 1, 2019.
Collaborating Across Borders: Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals
The Collaborating Across Borders VII (CAB VII) Program Committee is seeking proposals for preconference workshops that explore the theme of the conference, “Crossroads of Collaboration”. A variety of submissions are encouraged in order to build a portfolio of workshops with diverse representation in topics, nationality, and institutional affiliations. The Collaborating Across Borders Conference will be held on October 20-24, 2019 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pre-conference workshops will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in 3-hour time slots; four (4) will occur in the morning (8:30-11:30 am) and four (4) will occur in the afternoon (1-4 pm). These interactive sessions offer attendees structured, in-depth, extended opportunities to work together collaboratively to gain new skills and/or interact around an emerging issue related to interprofessional education and/or collaborative practice.

Important Dates
  • November 30, 2018: Pre-conference workshop proposals due
  • December 17, 2018: Pre-conference workshop notifications

Questions or ready to submit your proposal? Please contact Kelsey Binion .
NAP 2019 Award Nominations
Kimberly Beran-Shepler (accepted on Dr. Jensen's behalf), Michelle Troseth
Richard Weisbarth (accepted on Dr. Shovlin's behalf), Sandra Block, Michelle Troseth
Michelle Troseth, Simi Jesto Joseph
Nominations are now being accepted for the following three  awards   for NAP 2019:

The Nicholas Andrew Cummings Award
Named for NAP's Founder, this award is presented annually to a member of a NAP Academy who has demonstrated outstanding or extraordinary contributions to interprofessional health care.

Interdisciplinary Group Recognition Award
Given annually to groups who have made enduring contributions to interdisciplinary practice and education Interdisciplinary

Creativity in Practice & Education Award
This award recognizes and encourages interdisciplinary team programs/projects/models which focus on the improvement of health care.

Please submit nomination letters to:  
Melanie Bowzer, Executive Director
859-514-9181

Deadline for nominations: December 1, 2018
Don't Miss This Upcoming Free Webinar on Interprofessional Student Hotspotting
NAP partner, The National Center for Complex Care and Social Needs, supports a robust student hotspotting program. On October 23 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET, they will be hosting a free webinar along with AARP and The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) called Hotspotting 101: How to Build an Interprofessional Student Hotspotting Team in Your Community.

The Interprofessional Student Hotspotting Learning Collaborative  directly addresses the complex care needs of the most vulnerable patients in our community. In addition, Student Hotspotting helps build the future healthcare workforce by offering trainees from multiple professions longitudinal first-hand experience in working with medically and socially complex patients, addressing issues often related to social determinants of health.

Objectives for the webinar:
  • Recognize how Student Hotspotting can impact both educational and patient outcomes
  • Assimilate skills needed to launch Student Hotspotting teams at their home institutions
  • Identify strategies to respond to challenges in implementing Student Hotspotting within their local environments.

Webinar is cohosted by:
Eligible attendees may receive one continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour for participating in this webinar. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is an accredited CNE-provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Upcoming Conference: ADA 2018
Date: October 18-22, 2018

Location: Honolulu, HI

Regroup, retreat, and re-energize with daily keynote speakers, CE courses and workshops, and as much fun as possible!