The Arizona Nexus: the first five years

Area of Science:

• Interprofessional Practice and Education
• Healthcare Collaboration
• Academic-Clinical Partnerships

Background:

• Arizona Nexus is a Nexus Innovations Network (NIN) member and a statewide collaborative.
• It involves five universities and six healthcare organizations in Arizona.
• It originated from interprofessional champions at Arizona State University (ASU) and the University of Arizona (UA).

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the development and growth of the Arizona Nexus.
• To identify key landmarks in its establishment.
• To analyze the contributing factors to its success.

Main Methods:

• This is a case study detailing the Arizona Nexus's journey.
• It examines the role of culture change, shared vision, resources, and leadership.
• The study highlights the collaborative development process.

Main Results:

• Culture change, shared vision, resources, and leadership were critical factors.
• These elements facilitated the growth and success of the Arizona Nexus.
• The collaborative has established a strong foundation over five years.

Conclusions:

• The Arizona Nexus is poised for accelerated growth in interprofessional practice and education.
• It aims to inspire further academic and clinical partnerships.
• The initiative seeks to transform healthcare through interprofessional collaboration.