Principles and Benefits of IPC

Principles of IPC

Key Principles (PCRPOIAS)

1. Patient and family centered

2. Community and population oriented

3. Relationship focused

4. Process-oriented but outcomes driven

5. Integrated across the learning continuum

6. Applicable across professions

7. Sensitive to systems context

Benefits of IPC (CEECPNCCP)

• Improved communication

• Increased efficiency

• Improved employee morale

• Fosters creativity

• Better problem-solving

• Networking

• Better clinical outcomes

• Cost-effectiveness and safety

• Strengthened professional identity