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Training the Next Generation within Primary Care
This document summarizes a presentation about training the next generation within primary care. It discusses Community Health Center Inc.'s various workforce development programs, including clinical and non-clinical fellowships and student programs. Specifically, it focuses on administrative fellowships, outlining their purpose and key factors to consider when establishing one, such as the fellow's access and experiences. It also describes other opportunities at the Weitzman Institute for training students, such as research programs with Wesleyan University and health policy fellowships. The presentation emphasizes that community health centers are important training grounds and considers how to structure diverse programs to support succession planning.
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- 1. Training the NextGeneration within Primary Care Thursday June 2, 2022 April Joy Damian, PhD, MSc, CHPM, PMP, Vice President and Director of the Weitzman Institute, Megan Coffinbargar, MHA, Project Manager, Optimizing Virtual Care Initiative
- 2. Continuing Education Credits Insupport of improving patient care, Community Health Center, Inc. / Weitzman Institute is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. A comprehensive certificate will be sent after the end of the series, Spring 2022. 2
- 3. Disclosure • With respectto the following presentation, there has been no relevant (direct or indirect) financial relationship between the party listed above (or spouse/partner) and any for-profit company in the past 12 months which would be considered a conflict of interest. • The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and may not reflect official policy of Community Health Center, Inc. and its Weitzman Institute. • We are obligated to disclose any products which are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or under investigation (not FDA approved) and any limitations on the information hat we present, such as data that are preliminary or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. • This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $137,500 with 0% financed with non- governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. 3
- 4. At the WeitzmanInstitute, we value a culture of equity, inclusiveness, diversity, and mutually respectful dialogue. We want to ensure that all feel welcome. If there is anything said in our program that makes you feel uncomfortable, please let us know. 4
- 5. National Training andTechnical Assistance Partnership Clinical Workforce Development Provides free training and technical assistance to health centers across the nation through national webinars, learning collaboratives, activity sessions, trainings, research, publications, etc. 5
- 6. Objectives • Gain exposureto various avenues of workforce development • Understand the definition and value of an administrative fellowship • Learn the key questions to ask before establishing a fellowship at your agency 6
- 7. Current Workforce DevelopmentPrograms Program Established Date Clinical Psychology Doctoral Psychology Internship – Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC) 2003 Wesleyan University Communities Class Research 2006 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Residency Program 2007 Clinical Hosting (Nurse Practitioners, Dental Hygiene, BSN Nursing, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, MD, Dietician) 2009 Postdoctoral Psychology Residency Program 2011 National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium – NNPRFTC 2015 National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement – NIMAA 2016 Administrative Fellowship 2017 Center for Key Populations Fellowship 2017 AmeriCorps / ConnectiCorps 2019 Clinical Students Programs: Caring for Underserved Populations & Clinical Longitudinal Immersion in the Community Grant 2019 Psychology GPE Doctoral Practicum Students 2019 – 2021 funding period Weitzman Education – Joint Accreditation 2020 (accreditation rec.) Summer Fellows 2020 Truman-Albright Health Policy Fellowship 2020 AcademyHealth Delivery Science Systems Fellowship 2022
- 8. Program Established Date ClinicalPsychology Doctoral Psychology Internship – Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC) 2003 Wesleyan University Communities Class Research 2006 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Residency Program 2007 Clinical Hosting (Nurse Practitioners, Dental Hygiene, BSN Nursing, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, MD, Dietician) 2009 Postdoctoral Psychology Residency Program 2011 National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium – NNPRFTC 2015 National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement – NIMAA 2016 Administrative Fellowship 2017 Center for Key Populations Fellowship 2017 AmeriCorps / ConnectiCorps 2019 Clinical Students Programs: Caring for Underserved Populations & Clinical Longitudinal Immersion in the Community Grant 2019 Psychology GPE Doctoral Practicum Students 2019 – 2021 funding period Weitzman Education – Joint Accreditation 2020 (accreditation rec.) Summer Fellows 2020 Truman-Albright Health Policy Fellowship 2020 AcademyHealth Delivery Science Systems Fellowship 2022 Current Workforce Development Programs = Clinical-related Workforce Development Efforts Key:
- 9. Program Established Date ClinicalPsychology Doctoral Psychology Internship – Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC) 2003 Wesleyan University Communities Class Research 2006 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Residency Program 2007 Clinical Hosting (Nurse Practitioners, Dental Hygiene, BSN Nursing, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, MD, Dietician) 2009 Postdoctoral Psychology Residency Program 2011 National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium – NNPRFTC 2015 National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement – NIMAA 2016 Administrative Fellowship 2017 Center for Key Populations Fellowship 2017 AmeriCorps / ConnectiCorps 2019 Clinical Students Programs: Caring for Underserved Populations & Clinical Longitudinal Immersion in the Community Grant 2019 Psychology GPE Doctoral Practicum Students 2019 – 2021 funding period Weitzman Education – Joint Accreditation 2020 (accreditation rec.) Summer Fellows 2020 Truman-Albright Health Policy Fellowship 2020 AcademyHealth Delivery Science Systems Fellowship 2022 Current Workforce Development Programs Key: = Non-clinical Workforce Development Efforts
- 10. Administrative Fellowships Including excerptsfrom the upcoming publication “Establishing an Administrative Fellowship Program: A Practical Toolkit to Support and Develop Future Community Health Center Leaders” for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
- 11. What is anAdministrative Fellowship? 11 • A program typically administered by healthcare organizations to train master’s-level, post- graduate students on the management and delivery of healthcare services. • Program lengths vary between six months and two years, with most programs offering of a one year curriculum. • While postgraduate fellowships are not required, a majority of healthcare focused graduates pursue fellowship opportunities.
- 12. Why should Iconsider establishing an Administrative Fellowship? 12 • Succession planning • Diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and perspectives • Training the next generation
- 13. What should Iconsider before establishing an Administrative Fellowship? 13 1. How much access is my agency willing to grant the fellow? (leadership, sensitive info) 2. General fellowship or specialized fellowship? How many? 3. What experiences do I want to ensure my fellow is exposed to? 4. How long will it take for fellow to gain this experience?
- 14. What should Iconsider before establishing an Administrative Fellowship? 14 5. Who will serve as fellowship director? 6. Who will serve as rotational or project leads? 7. Will my fellow rotate departments or work on an all- encompassing strategic projects? 8. Will my agency support fellows in their search for full-time opportunities or create positions for them post fellowship?
- 15. CHC’s Experience 15 • Fellowperspective • Why did you choose a fellowship? Why a fellowship at an FQHC specifically? • How was your overall fellowship experience? • What was your visibility and access to leadership? • What are the hours and stress level of a fellowship? • What advice would you give to future fellowship preceptors?
- 16. Other Opportunities forTraining the Next Generation
- 17. Other Opportunities atWeitzman for Training the Next Generation 17 • Wesleyan University Health in Communities Class Research • Truman-Albright Health Policy Fellowship • AcademyHealth Delivery Science Systems Fellowship
- 18. Wesleyan University Health inCommunities Class Research • Established in 2006 • 12 students per academic year, Capstone course at Wesleyan University • Program-specific research and presentation through Weitzman. Five programs for the 2021-2022 academic year: • Patient’s Family Health History in Routine Medical Care • SDOH Factors in Dental Patients with High Nutrition Risk • Outstanding Warrants for Repeat Violations for DV Offenders • Patients’ Knowledge and Use of Digital Health Technologies • Promotion “Learning Through Play” for 18- to 36-Month Old Patients 18
- 19. Truman-Albright Health PolicyFellowship • The Truman-Albright Fellows Program takes place from September to May of each year and is only open to recent college graduates who have already won a Truman Scholarship. • Each Fellow works in a public service job in the Washington, D.C. area, attends bi-monthly autumn professional development sessions, and engages with their assigned Truman Scholar mentor. • The Weitzman Institute has served as a host site since 2020 and is one of the few non- Federal agency host sites for Truman Scholars interested in pursuing a career in public service.
- 20. AcademyHealth Delivery ScienceSystems Fellowship • The goal of the year-long postdoctoral fellowship is to provide hands-on training and professional opportunities for highly qualified researchers with a background in health services research (HSR) or related fields to enhance analytic skills and ultimately increase the capacity of the HSR workforce. • As an organizational member of AcademyHealth, the Weitzman Institute will host its first postdoc HSR in response to the lack of experiential-learning opportunities in delivery system settings, particularly for postdocs interested in conducting research in safety-net settings (e.g., Federally qualified health centers).
- 21. Key Takeaways 21 • RecognizeFQHCs as training grounds for clinical and non- clinical roles • Determine opportunities based on resources available • Understand the value of non-clinical training programs: • Succession planning • Diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives • Training the next generation
- 22. Resources • Administrative Fellowships: •Administrative Residencies and Postgraduate Fellowships in Healthcare Administration – Summary Report, 5/12/2010 • Postgraduate Fellowship Insights and Resources from Executives – Blog, 2020 • Directory of Fellowships in Health Administration – ACHE • National Academies: Implementing High-Quality Primary Care: Rebuilding the Foundation of Health Care 22
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- 24. Contact Information 24 For informationon future webinars, activity sessions, and learning collaboratives: please reach out to nca@chc1.com or visit https://www.chc1.com/nca
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- #12 Megan So, what is an administrative fellowship? These are 6 month to 2-year long, healthcare administration training programs for postgraduates. Fellowship organizations span across the healthcare spectrum from consulting agencies and professional societies to healthcare delivery systems—both large and small. Some fellowships offer a general experience giving fellows experiences working in multiple departments through respective dept. rotations or through strategic project work, while other fellowships offer an experience in a specific focus area such as a finance administrative fellowship. Fellows report to the fellowship director who is usually a member of the leadership team, but also often work closely with rotational or project leads which could be project managers, vice presidents, or directors within the organization. April Joy is actually one of the rotation preceptors for the fellowship at CHC, so I’ll give her a moment to share her experience and the value fellows can bring to organizations.
- #13 April Joy – experience being a preceptor, photo?
- #14 Megan Rough draft Break this slide up - Each organization customizes their fellowship program according to its leadership philosophy. Key considerations may include whether fellows will serve as learners (e.g. participating in shadowing experiences), contributors (e.g. leading projects or completing key individual assignments) trainees or some combination of both, cultural values the organization wishes to impart such as matters of faith (for faith based organizations), patient safety, or outstanding customer service, and whether the organization expects to retain fellows or prepare them for external job searches
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- #16 Megan -Regardless of the organization’s philosophy, the fellowship should be designed to ensure that fellows hit the ground running and gain practical experience. Fellows should be challenged to stretch and take risks in a controlled environment; this opportunity to fail, recover and learn distinguishes fellowships from both classroom experiences and full time (post fellowship) roles.
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