The Key to a Prepared Workforce: 2006 Public Health Lifelong Learning Conference Lifelong Learning Strategies Panel Discussion John Rouse, Harnett County Kathy Colville, Alamance County Betty Braxton, Cabarrus County Martha Knox, Maria Reese, Marilyn Klinger, Catawba County

Harnett County Importance of workforce development Training plan for accreditation Offering trainings to staff Lessons Learned

Alamance County Focus Groups –Determination of need –Planning –Themes Barriers include time and support Staff want to learn their role Concerns about family in emergency Hands-on trainings preferred –Outcomes

Cabarrus County Workforce Development Committee –Formation of the committee –Meetings –Recommendations –Trainings Offered –Challenges

Catawba County Public Health Department Workforce Development “It Takes Teamwork to be Prepared”

Presentation Objectives Learn the contents of a public health orientation and the benefits of implementing them Identify required employee trainings Learn how to assess individual training needs Identify training opportunities Track training progress Learn how to plan & implement a “Focus Day”

Public Health Orientation Martha J. Knox, Administrative Assistant April 27, 2006

Introduction Public Health Orientation for all new employees vital – helps get the employee integrated into the agency.

Topics of Discussion Itinerary Handbook Documentation

Orientation Itinerary One day Orientation Class Structured Program

Orientation Handbook Include reference sheets from Managers Examples of paperwork for mileage, leave request, etc. Gives new employees an opportunity to ask questions of Managers that work directly with service delivery

Orientation Summary Documentation in Personnel File Future accreditation process

Education & Forms Maria Reese, MS Healthy Carolinians Coordinator April 27, 2006

Workforce Required Trainings At Public Health orientation – 2 weeks to complete – Workforce Development Assessment & Procedure – ICS 100 & 200 (Incident Command Systems) – NIMS 700 (National Incident Management Systems) Other required trainings – County Orientation – Safety & Fire Training – 2 credits towards Workforce Development

Individual Training Plan Annual Trainings – OSHA – Blood Borne Pathogens Individual Trainings – Training Topic – Justification – Educational Title – Hours – Share Information

Planning Process & Committees Identified Educational Programs Developed Tracking Forms Planned & Organized Kick Off

Focus Day Marilyn Klinger, Administrative Assistant April 27, 2006

“Spring into Professional Growth as We Prepare for the Future” Flower & Springtime type decorations Hallway signs & room decorations Theme flowed from display to display Combined Professionalism & Preparedness

Partners & Displays Registration Table State Work Force Display ARC & CCUW Display Catawba County Work Force Display Epi Team & Preparedness Display Cultural Diversity, HIPAA, & LEP Display Catawba County Personnel & IT Display

Information Provided Information flow – State, County, CCHD Sense of purpose and need Assessment results and educational offerings Required and Requested Cultural Diversity – County & assessment focus Additional Training – Work Force & County provided

Incentives Training and educational offerings -Professional license requirements -Work Force and County goals Literature and give-aways from displays Opportunity to ask questions and understand individual employee involvement Lunch provided by the Health Department

Long Term Goals Employees prepared for major ‘events’ Employees prepared for future growth Employees know their role – today & tomorrow Public Health can stay ahead of need

Focus Day Summary Lessons: Securing Funding Booth Participants Securing Incentives Core Competencies Strengths: Diverse Committee Administrative Support Sub-committees