ASSOCIATION OF STANDARDIZED PATIENT EDUCATORS, INC.
BY-LAWS
Proposed Amendment to Bylaws
Current Bylaw
Article 1- Name and Purpose
Section 2: Purpose: The Mission of ASPE and its members is to promote and support the development and advancement of Standardized Patient (SP) methodology in education, assessment and research. The Association and its members are committed to:
- The development, promotion, and use of SP methodology
- Research regarding SP methodology and practice
- Collaboration among SP Educators
- Establishment of standards of practice for SP use
- Safe ethical practices involving the use of SPs
- Representation of the SPs perspective and needs
- The exchange of resources and information related to SP Educators and methodology.
Proposed Change
Article 1: Name and Purpose
Section 2: Purpose: ASPE is the international organization for professionals in the field of Simulated and Standardized Patient Methodology. ASPE is dedicated to:
- Professional growth and development of its members
- Advancement of SP research and related scholarly activities
- Setting standards of practice
- Fostering patient centered care.
Rationale
- Recognizes our international membership.
- Clearer statement.
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Current Bylaw
Article VI: COMMITTEES
Section 5: Term of Office for Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs:
The yearly ASPE conference is the start of a term and the end of a term. Total time commitment- 4 years.; One as vice, two as chair and one as advisor.
Proposed change
The start of a term is Jan 1 after election.
End of the term is Dec, 31st.
Rationale.
Board holds a retreat every December. One reason is to welcome and orient new Board members.
Time to exchange information and be trained by working with out going Board member.
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