Interprofessional Collaboration Award

Description and purpose

• To recognize occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who demonstrate exemplary interprofessional collaboration in order to provide client-centered care or innovation in health professional education, or to improve health outcomes through research.
• To recognize occupational therapy practitioners (clinician, educator, or researcher) who work collaboratively with other professions to meet the needs of clients in health, community, or educational settings.
• To recognize occupational therapy educators who have made an outstanding contribution to interprofessional practice, education, or research.

Minimal requirements

• Individuals or teams are eligible for this award as long as at least one member of the team is an occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) who is a member in good standing of the Association at the time of the nomination and presentation of the award.
• The nominee(s) shall demonstrate exemplary leadership in the development and implementation of interprofessional practice, education, or research incorporating the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies:
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Values and ethics
• The nominee(s) shall disseminate their interprofessional education or practice model and/or results through presentations or publications.

Specific information regarding award

Multiple awards may be given each year.