Partnerships
How organizations work with the PIER Center
The PIER Center’s collaborations with clinical rehabilitation organizations focus on strategic alignment between educational programming and organizational mission.
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Collaboration areas
Learning needs assessments
Identify gaps, strengths and opportunities to guide educational planning and continuous improvement. Results provide a clear roadmap for developing learning-centered clinical environments.
Education program evaluations
Assess effectiveness, alignment and outcomes of existing educational programming to support ongoing refinement and organizational growth.
Education strategy development
Create strategic plans that connect educational initiatives with organizational mission, performance goals and future growth.
Educational program design
Develop structured educational programs that support learning-centered clinical environments and long-term professional growth.
Providing educational content
Deliver targeted educational materials and instruction aligned with clinician development needs and organizational priorities.
Research collaboration
Partner on research initiatives that advance evidence-informed practice and translate findings into meaningful clinical and educational impact.
Current and past partnerships
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, Allentown, PA (2022 to present)
Conducted a system-wide evaluation and provided recommendations for structural and operational improvements designed to cultivate a learning-centered culture and align learning and innovation activities with organizational mission and strategic priorities.
Encompass Rehabilitation, Jacksonville
Research collaboration focused on implementing and evaluating a multidisciplinary staff training program to increase functional mobility opportunities for patients recovering from stroke during inpatient rehabilitation.
Encompass Health Therapy Grant awarded, $15,100.
Brooks Rehabilitation (in development)
Partnership in development to support learning health system strategy by establishing a methodology for ongoing evaluation of learning needs and effectiveness, and providing expertise in post-professional education and educational research.
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Use the form below to connect with the PIER Center regarding partnerships, research collaboration or general inquiries.
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