Essentials of a Caring Culture: The Interprofessional Relational Model introduces a groundbreaking evolution of Creative Health Care Management’s classic Relationship-Based Care® framework. Edited by Kathleen Van Wagoner and Tina Martin, this book honors the legacy of RBC while addressing the realities of today’s health care—where integrated teams, equity, and clinician well-being are more essential than ever. The Interprofessional Relational Model™ (IRM) expands the focus of relational practice beyond nursing to include every discipline and community partner contributing to health and healing. With practical tools, inspiring stories, and six core essentials for building healthy, collaborative cultures, this book offers a clear roadmap for organizations seeking to improve outcomes, strengthen teams, and create meaningful connections across all levels of care. More than a model, IRM is a call to reclaim dignity, purpose, and humanity in health care systems

Softcover, 185 pages. (2025)

Print ISBN: 979-8-9919149-0-1