IES vs preparedEPA

The iOS app for the information and operation system IES enables a fast collection and administration of patient data (online and offline). The integrated recognition of driver's licenses, passports and ID cards ensures high efficiency. In addition, photos of people and other documents can be uploaded directly from the app. The use of the app requires an active user account on the IES platform as well as corresponding event authorizations.

We created prEPAred as system of assessment optimized for documenting frequent workplace-based assessment even in a busy workplace setting. Using intuitive and innovative design we created a learner-centered process with maximized usability for all stakeholders. We focus on - Meaningful assessment - State-of-the-art educational concepts - Usability - Data security What prEPAred offers For learners • intuitive and innovative design • real-time documentation of workplace-based assessments (assessment FOR learning, low stakes) • creation of individual competency profile (sharable with supervisors) • managing individual learning goals (sharable with supervisors) • facilitation of actionable feedback conversations (meaningful learning) • support of self-directed learning (increased efficiency and motivation) • simple data transfer to existing log-books or learning management systems • maximum data security (data encryption) • data owned by learners (full control over access to data) • increased portability (personal competency profile stays with the learner) For supervisors/teachers/coaches • access to learner's individual competency profile (if shared by the learner) • intuitive and innovative design • teaching tailored to learner’s individual needs (facilitating meaningful and efficient learning) • allows supervision adapted to learner’s competencies (increased patient safety and efficient use of resources) • less administrative effort for workplace-based assessments (done with a few clicks) • facilitation of mentoring and coaching based on data instead of gut feeling • supports expert judgment for workplace-based assessment • on-demand guidance for meaningful feedback conversations For specialists and continuous professional development (CPD) • access to specialist's personal competency profile • intuitive and innovative design • facilitation of a culture of life-long learning trough peer coaching/support • user-friendly documentation of peer coaching situations to stay on top of your field (and earn credits) • simple data transfer to existing CPD management systems • maximum data security (data encryption for transfer and storage) • data owned by specialist (full control over access to data) • increased portability (personal competency profile stays with the specialist) For institutions/administrators/program directors • access to a state-of-the-art assessment system (based on 2020 Ottawa consensus statements in Medical Education) • intuitive and innovative design (NO faculty development needed) • access to a copy of learner's competency profile (if shared by the learner) • efficient use of resources (replacement of existing cumbersome assessment systems, decreased administrative effort) • less redundancy in education (increased efficiency) • progress and certification decisions can be made based on robust data (increased learner quality and patient safety) • remediation efforts can be guided by data • data can be integrated in any existing learning management tool • Back-end management on-demand