Post on 18-Jan-2016
Eastern Colorado Healthcare SECTOR GrantProgress ReportSubmitted by: Lorrie BoyerSECTOR Grant Project Manger
General Information• Grantee/Convener: Eastern Workforce Region
• Super-Region: Eastern and Southeast Workforce Regions
• Implementation Funds Awarded: $223,410
• Leveraged Resources: $66,085 governmental match; $48,294 non-governmental match.
Projected Outcomes
• 60 individuals enter training
• 52 individuals complete training
• 50 individuals receive industry-recognized credential (CNA, LPN, ADN; CE credits for incumbent workers)
• 80% enter employment; $12,000 wage gain for incumbent workers
ARRA Spending
• Spent a total of $97,840 on Projects/Deliverables (should have been $133,200)
• Spending Issues- Late start meant we could not spend out all of ARRA funding
• Prorated some of the partners- AAA, AHEC, Dr. Nancy McMahon
• AAA & AHEC will be spent using 2nd year budget ($4,500 & $7,500)
SECTOR Grant Deliverables• 4 Multi-Generational Workplace workshops• Spanish Interpretation Training• Specialized geriatric modules/ add-on classes• Scholarships issued for nursing students in need • Expand the capacity of community colleges to attract, educate
and train students to work in healthcare careers serving seniors
• Specialized resources for student simulation lab • Surveys- worker and clients• Legislation and information advisory tools developed for
discussion points• Site visits, employer engagement, network and knowledge
building capacity
Current Partners
• Region 1 Area Agency on Aging
• Rural Community Resource Center
• Centennial Area Healthcare Education Center
• Eastern Colorado Workforce Centers
• Eastern Colorado Community Colleges
• Economic Development, Nursing Homes, Health Departments
Colleges• Morgan Community College –
-Received 4 Geriatric Manikins, Manikin Lift and Supplies -Awarded 3 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each -Providing conference Space
• Northeastern Junior College - Received Specialized IV Infusion Therapy learning tools -Created a Specialized geriatric module; hired an instructor -Marketing -Student financial aid • Otero Junior College - Will be initiating a specialized geriatric module fall 2011 -Providing conference space
The “A” Agencies
Area Agency on Aging -Crafting surveys for employees caregivers and for clients -Provided results of Community Assessment of Older Adults (COSA) survey -Serve on leadership team
Centennial Area Health Education Center -Proving logistics and staff for four Multi-Generational Workplace Workshops -Serve on leadership team
Dr. Nancy McMahon• Analyzed and suggested how Community Assessment Survey of
Older Adults data can be used for discussion and tracking purposes (from AAA)
• Research and analysis of current health reform legislation; provided data sources
• Drafted survey instrument for use as discussion points at employer roundtables and site visits
• Provided contacts and general knowledge about healthcare in Colorado
• Served on leadership team
Rural Community Resource Center
-Provide Logistics and staff for SPRINGS Institute Spanish Interpretation trainings in Yuma and Limon
-Offer input and expertise to Project Manager
-Serve on leadership team
Success Stories/Numbers Update
• 3 students have completed the NJC specialized geriatric nursing module
• 20 students anticipated in OJC geriatric nursing course this fall
• 3 students receiving nursing education from MCC scholarships
• 22 people attended 1st Multi-Generational workplace workshop
• 46 people received certification in Spanish Interpretation, one received certification in Samalian Interpretation training
• 16 people received Workforce Center Career Ready Certificates
• 55 people have complete Workforce Center “HC” Coded training
Year 2 Deliverables / Strategies• Manage remaining deliverables- 3 more Multi-Generation Workplace
Workshops
• Organize and conduct Employer Roundtable discussions, conduct site visits and expand employer network
• Continue to maintain and expand relations with grant partners
• Continue to build connections, attend meetings, events, etc. in order to build knowledge capacity and build grant awareness
• Track results- surveys, training and employment
• Provide monthly progress reports and quarterly reports
• Collaborate with Workforce Center Business Services initiatives to further serve employers
Third Year Project Ideas
• Foot Care- RCRC
• Dental Care- Hospice of Northern Colorado
• SPRINGS “Welcome Back” program
• Older adult mental health- Dr. McMahon