| Project: |
06-05 |
| Title: |
Enhancing the Workforce Through Innovative CNA and First Responder/EMT Training |
| Description: |
Southeast Technical's Custom Training Center expanded and enhanced the Allied Health workforce by providing innovative training in two of the fastest growing and high demand occupations in Allied Health: Certified Nursing Assistant and First Responder/Emergency Medical Technicians. They have introduced and delivered easily accessible CNA and Blended e-learning EMT training to a diverse population of high school students and adults. |
| Funding: |
$45,000.00 |
| Team Leader(s): |
Calli Ekblad |
| Coach(es): |
Nirmala Kotagal
Laurie Becker |
| Outcomes: |
Number of certified nursing assistants increased from 162 in FY 05 in two locations (Red Wing and Winona) to 232 nursing assistants in 4 locations (Red Wing, Winona, Caledonia, and Wabasha) in FY 06. Additionally, two new rural locations were established at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Wabasha and Caledonia Care and Rehabilitation in Caledonia. Recruitment and training for two new Nursing Assistant trainers for the satellite site in Caledonia. Promoted and marketed new training programs in rural communities. Organized and facilitated community focus groups and formed an allied health advisory committee. Will continue to expand program across southern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and replicate across state in future years. |
| Project: |
06-15 |
| Title: |
WSU Clinical Laboratory Science Program |
| Description: |
In the new CLS program, WSU will seek its own NAACLS accreditation to meet the national standards for laboratory training and testing. The WSU facility will provide the accreditation standards for students, allowing placement in a much broader base of clinical facilities and affiliations. |
| Funding: |
$75,000.00 |
| Team Leader(s): |
Judith A Loewen |
| Coach(es): |
Nirmala Kotagal
Laurie Becker
Sally Standiford |
| Outcomes: |
This project worked towards the steps necessary for national accreditation for the clinical laboratory science program at Winona State University. Purchased automatic analyzer dedicated to performing twelve different procedures that can be performed individually or as a panel. This includes a total review for all laboratory procedures. Additional equipment purchased towards the advancement of this lab was completed as well as receiving over $40,000 of equipment donated. Networking collaborations were also created and utilized throughout this project; Healthcare Education Industry Partnership, University of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and Rochester Community Technical College.
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| Project: |
06-19 |
| Title: |
Professional Development Proposal: Development of a Lean in Healthcare Program |
| Description: |
The goals of this program are to maintain and/or increase the quality of healthcare for Southeastern Minnesota constituents first (statewide clients later), give healthcare professionals a common language and process for continuous improvement, provide the knowledge and tools needed to maximize operational resources while creating service alignment to enhance customer value, and enhance leadership skills for healthcare managers to improve communication, build teams, and focus on quality results. |
| Funding: |
$50,000.00 |
| Team Leader(s): |
Kim Snyder |
| Coach(es): |
Bill Gould
Ruth Schroeder |
| Outcomes: |
Secured two healthcare clients; Olmsted Medical Center and Madonna Towers. Incorporated Lean projects within these clients and locations. Results included, improving the retention of CNA’s at Madonna Towers assisted living, worked closely to improve patient scheduling, inventory review and lab order accuracy at Olmsted Medical Center. Became members of a Lean Coalition for Continuous Improvement in Healthcare and continue to explore linkage with leadership academy plan. |
