Professional Development 2022
Professional Development Week is September 12-16, 2022.
Based on team member feedback from the 2021 engagement survey, “Growth and Development” was selected as one of four focus areas for organization-wide recovery planning. An advisory group of frontline team members and best-practice leaders were assembled to conduct root-case problem solving and develop meaningful recommendations to positively impact the team member and patient experience. One of the first deliverables stemming from their work is a week dedicated to highlighting ‘hot jobs’ in healthcare, a focus on resources that support professional development, and some good old-fashioned fun – The Augusta Health Way.
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Monday, 9/12 – A Focus on Nursing & Clinical Support (CMA, LPN, PCT, Surg Tech) Careers
| Departmental Activities & Events | Sponsored Learning and Development Opportunities |
| Stop by to learn about career pathways, receive professional development resources, or just to get a glimpse into the daily lives of your colleagues: Nursing Professional Practice – Resource table: 11:00-1:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm in ACC 3 Augusta Medical Group Community Practices – Resource table: 11:00-1:00pm in the Mannix Conference Room – Check out this insightful TikTok video depicting a day in the life of an office practice Nurse (coming soon). ‘Behind the Doors’ of the Operating Room – Register in advance for a 30-minute tour 2:00-4:00pm Participate in the Home Health’s contest for a chance to win a $100 gas card or get lucky in the random drawing to win a free car wash: here. | – Myers Briggs Workshop (Richard Covington) – Outlook Tips to Increase Productivity and Confidence (Trisha Fillion) – Augusta Health Nursing Scholars Program Catalog of self-paced learning modules available in HealthStream. Specific course recommendations are highlighted daily. |
Tuesday, 9/13 – A Focus on Therapy Services & Respiratory Care Careers
| Departmental Activities & Events | Sponsored Learning and Development Opportunities |
| Learn more about your colleagues in Professional Services by participating in the interactive opportunities outlined below: Therapy Services – Resource table: 8:00-10:00am & 5:00-7:00pm in ACC 3 – Shadowing opportunities coordinated in-person at the event – Enter for a chance to win a gift basket Respiratory Care – Interactive intubation activity: 11:00-1:00pm in the Blue Ridge Café – Register in advance for a 1-hour shadowing opportunity (4 total–am & pm) – Test your knowledge of Respiratory Care by taking a short quiz). The first randomly drawn submission with all the correct answers will receive a Littman Cardiology IV stethoscope | – Career Growth: How to Market Yourself (Jody Goellner, Director, Talent Acquisition) Catalog of self-paced learning modules available in HealthStream. Specific course recommendations are highlighted daily. |
Wednesday, 9/14 – A Focus on Radiology Careers
| Departmental Activities & Events | Learning and Development Opportunities |
| Did you know, the new 3T magnet in the Outpatient Pavilion will have a magnetic field that is 60,000 times stronger than the Earth’s magnetic field? Stop by to engage with the team and receive more information about the exciting modalities within Radiology. Radiology – Resource table and interactive PPE activity: 8:00-10:00am (Mannix Conference Room) & 5:00-7:00pm (3W) – Shadowing opportunities coordinated in-person at the event – Test your knowledge of Radiology by taking a short quiz. The first randomly drawn submission with all the correct answers will receive a Littman Cardiology IV stethoscope Radiation Oncology – Register in advance for a 1-hour tour Vendors and Educational Providers onsite: 11:00-2:00pm in ACC 3 – American Sentinel College – Augusta Health Credit Union – Blue Ridge Community College – Mary Baldwin University – Nursing and Physician Assistant – Post University – Valley Career & Technical Center | -Taking Back Your Time (Sherri Carter) – Building & Fostering an Inclusive Culture (Lori Showalter) Catalog of self-paced learning modules available in HealthStream. Specific course recommendations are highlighted daily. |
Thursday, 9/15 – A Focus on Fitness & Patient Access Careers
| Departmental Activities & Events | Learning and Development Opportunities |
| Fitness and Patient Access are two groups that know how to create a lasting impression. Flex your planking prowess, sign-up for a departmental tour, or stop by to learn about careers opportunities in these areas on the frontlines of serving our community. Fitness – Resource table: 8:00-10:00am & 5:00-7:00pm in ACC 3 – Stop by to compete in a plank-off contest to win a personal training package valued at $150 – Increase your knowledge of basic stretches that you can do at any time, in any environment to improve your physical and mental health. – Desk Stretches and Office Stretches Patient Access – Department tours scheduled in advance – Register in advance for a 30-minute tour – Stop by the resource table or enter to win one of four random drawings for $50 cash prize | – Service Recovery is the job of: A) Patient Experience, B) Patient Advocate, C) ME, D) All the Above (Shelley Payne and Harold Sanders) – Introduction to Problem Solving Techniques for Team Members (Megan Howell) Catalog of self-paced learning modules available in HealthStream. Specific course recommendations are highlighted daily. |
Friday, 9/16 – A Focus on Laboratory Services & Pharmacy Careers
| Departmental Activities & Events | Learning and Development Opportunities |
| Their work is oftentimes hidden but vitally important to our daily operations. Take a moment to learn more about these two instrumental teams and the peace of mind they provide to our patients and the community. Pharmacy – Resource table and interactive counting activity: 8:00-10:00am & 3:00-5:00pm at the Outpatient Pharmacy – Outpatient shadowing opportunities coordinated in-person at the event – Roundtable discussion facilitated by the inpatient Pharmacy leadership team. Conference Room C, 9-11 am. Sign up here. Topics: Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians: How their role differs from outpatient responsibilities. 340B explanations, and Buyer Role and Responsibilities. Laboratory – Register in advance for an interactive tour to learn about: –Clinical Lab Scientist Careers- 10:00-2:00 –Support Services Careers– Phlebotomy, Outreach Services, and Specimen Processing – 10:00-2:00 – A day-in-the-life of a Laboratory team member – 2:00-3:00 | – DISC Communication Styles (Cindy Young) – Giving & Receiving Feedback (Richard Covington) Catalog of self-paced learning modules available in HealthStream. Specific course recommendations are highlighted daily. |