T.E.A.M.S. INITIATIVE
Team–Based Care & Interprofessional Education: One of the challenges surrounding healthcare education is anticipating the future demands of a discipline, provider modes of interaction, and educational expectations. The HEC’s core efforts are based upon the realization that multiple disciplines must work together to enhance patient care and advance future medical innovations. We are committed to coordinating efforts across the UTMB enterprise to ensure learners are equipped with the skills to face the challenges of tomorrow.
Goal: Cultivate a revolutionary approach to interprofessional education, research, and training that will transform healthcare and well-being for all.
Engagement with Stakeholders: Campus and community engagement involves a dynamic process that enhances communication, involvement, and exchanges between an organization and its stakeholders for a range of beneficial outcomes. Engagement efforts present opportunities to disseminate relevant educational contributions and develop a sense of identity. We are committed to providing access to research, learning, social, and cultural experiences for the UTMB campus and surrounding community.
Goal: Serve and engage UTMB and surrounding communities (local, regional, state, national, global) to enhance the social, economic, and cultural well-being of those we serve.
Advanced Simulation–Based Education: Simulation trainings are used as a tool to educate and train students about the skills needed in real-world practice. It provides a real-life, point-of-care learning experience and has been widely applied in fields such as aviation, the military, and healthcare. We are committed to providing access and opportunities for students and healthcare providers to train and develop skills in an innovative simulation setting to improve education, processes, and health outcomes.
Goal: Provide an optimal simulation environment that is structured, strategic, and incorporates care in community-based and primary care settings.
Modern Technology & Innovation: From advances in virtual reality to surgical robotics, technological innovations continue to provide healthcare providers with the tools needed to improve the quality of patient care and enhance the healthcare industry. A high performing technology platform is essential to fulfill core mission priorities. We are committed to providing an innovative environment that enables faculty, staff and students to develop the skills needed to meet the demands of the future.
Goal: Foster an environment that utilizes emerging technologies to enrich the learner experience and provide a platform for innovative research and discovery.
Sustainability: Successful sustainability pursues balanced, ethical solutions that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially just so that current and future generations may thrive. Recognizing that discovery and innovation drives breakthroughs in research and health care, we must focus our investments, efforts and resources to ensure long-term sustainability. We are committed to providing support for the HEC through robust development and revenue-generating strategies.
Goal: Steward financial resources to support stability, sustainability and growth of the HEC building, program goals, and educational outcomes.
Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as defined, are measures that an organization uses to define success and track progress. KPIs provide “signposts” that signal progress toward goals and objectives, as well as opportunities for improvement. To track our progress and ensure we are achieving our goals, we will measure:
- Student outcomes and achievement scores
- Faculty, staff and student satisfaction rates
- Education and research collaborations
- Local and global collaborations
- Utilization and participation rates
- Fundraising and revenue generation