University of New Haven's School of Health Sciences among First in U.S. to Pursue Affiliation with International Patient-Centered Care Organization

WEST HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of New Haven's School of Health Sciences announced today it has signed a letter of intent to become one of first schools in the United States to pursue higher education certification from Planetree International, a leading nonprofit that works with organizations around the world to promote patient-centered care as a model for improving the quality of healthcare.

"It is a critical component of the School of Health Sciences' mission to incorporate person-centered care into health sciences education," said Summer McGee, Ph.D., Dean of the University's School of Health Sciences. "Earning our certification from Planetree will enrich our efforts to educate competent and caring professionals who are equipped to solve today's healthcare challenges."

In pursuing the certification, the University is committing to instilling person-centered care principles in all health sciences students; building an environment focused on transparency and student engagement; and creating opportunities that focus on diversity and inclusion, holistic care, and wellness.

The University's School of Health Sciences, which was established in 2018, has more than 55 full-time and part-time faculty, more than 450 students, and eight undergraduate and graduate programs – and new programs in development.

"As a new School of Health Sciences, we are dedicated to incorporating the principles of person-centered care from day one to create student, faculty, and staff experiences that are unlike those at any other health sciences school in the nation," said McGee. "The relationship between Planetree and the University of New Haven represents an unprecedented opportunity to develop and grow a health education organization from the ground up with a person-centered care approach as the focus of everything we do. The Planetree philosophy is consistent with our mission, our commitment to excellence, and our plans for new program development."

Planetree International was founded by a patient in 1978 to inspire healthcare professionals to make patients partners in their care by personalizing and humanizing the patient experience. The organization has empowered more than nine million patients and healthcare providers to look at the care journey in a whole new way. 

"Becoming one of the first colleges or universities to earn this certification from an organization as esteemed as Planetree will differentiate and distinguish the University of New Haven's School of Health Sciences," said McGee. "This affiliation demonstrates our commitment to training caring health professionals who are prepared to be at the forefront of the future of healthcare."

About the University of New Haven

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It's a diverse and vibrant community of more than 7,000 students with campuses around the country and around the world. 

Within its colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

SOURCE University of New Haven

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