Health Care Group

Health Care Community Breakfast Comments, June 9, 2005

What role could NMC play in helping you address these trends?

Economy	Keep tuition affordable Assist in recruitment of students for health fields: RNs, therapists Market to adult students including over 60 Contain cost of quality nursing program Attract small/large businesses so that younger people 18-50 will be able to stay and work in our area Provide low cost, easy access paramedic programs Continue momentum-seek out nursing health care workers, those interested in caring for aging population Resurrect LPN program; cost effective! Help to keep well-trained people in healthcare and try to attract very adept practitioners
Technology	Embed technology in all programs Expand tech training Collaborate with MHC to reduce redundancies in technology where applicable (ie: basic computer training, healthcare applications) Offering courses/training in new equipment/technology Offer training in latest technology in all venues Offer day classes on new codes; building, fire, mechanical, etc. Continue classes on computer and AV updates Increase use of technology to reach out to students & other universities (video conferencing, on-line classes) Focus more on retraining the adult worker; helping to provide new skill sets for displaced individuals/workers. Look toward technology & transition more to a virtual campus (on-line) Provide access to educational resources needed to stay abreast of technology
Curriculum	Train care providers in alternative care settings Developing educational programs to meet needs of increasing geriatric population, such as: radiology, rehab, speech pathology, Surgical tech, DPT & PTA programs, Masters-Geriatric, RT, RT-Assistant-program/Adult learner, OT, PA, NP, Pharmacy, Billers/Coders, Cardiovascular tech, HHA. Continue to support RN programs Provide locally available advanced-degree programs for RNs Ongoing continuing ed programs for nursing - from CENA, LPN, RN Provide some of the healthcare education needs on site Have the Culinary students do internships @ MMC cafeteria (just hoping!) Provide programming to allow achievement of Ass. In Nursing degree in 2 years Surgical program - scrub tech Paramedic program with degree Improve Management Education program with courses that focus on Healthcare Medical Assistant program: 1-year certificate/ 2-year associates degree More instructor requirements Offer home health care courses, increase visibility in long term facilities Focus on ergonomics Continue courses focusing on computers Expand clinical experiences for nurses 24/7 not just days/pm 2-3 days/week Provide clinical programs to support needs of healthcare community (PT techs, respiratory, etc.) Continue to support the medical field not only with Nursing but also technical trades (EKG, lab, stress, etc.) Have programs maintained that allow for transition to next level of education Continue strong nursing program Establish a surgical tech training program separate from Baker College Educate instructors for emergency response & prepare them to be flexible Train for different levels of patient care required by levels of health care providers Offer continuing education for management: latest trends in quality management, fiscal management, marketing, how to teach adults, changing management roles, developing resources. Continue to produce quality nursing program Training programs for persons serving people 60+: home aides, transportation, housing, RVs, RDs Develop general "plant mechanic" program Prepare for nurses to assume higher leadership roles sooner as proactive case managers in all healthcare settings (home, assisted living, acute care and especially long term care settings) Standardize rules & regulations that affect how & what is taught at NMC Increase availability of courses at NMC
General	Make programs affordable & flexible enough for the working person Expand offerings for Medical Records/Coding/Billing program to be available & more user friendly for those who work but are trying to go to school for a better career Reduce waiting list for entrance in nursing program and A&P class or revise system regarding admission Offer evening and Saturday classes for adult learners retraining Investigate expansion of 6 county support of college thru taxes (not just G.T. county) Increase enrollment size of nursing program pre-requisites
Convener Role	Expand partnerships with health care facilities in outlying counties for clinical experiences and resource sharing Leadership Role Increase number of opportunities for advanced level educational seminars/conferences Maintain ongoing communication with Healthcare Keep community involvement In partnership with healthcare providers (MMC, physicians, nurses), help educate community regarding new issues and challenges concerning healthcare Help educate Lansing about the Medicaid shortfall and impact on the community Market the school to community Continue community outreach programs like the Community Breakfasts with the President Continue educating teenagers to help them go through higher universities Reach out to older "students" and educate them for evolving high tech jobs and entry-level healthcare jobs (clerical, business, Phlebotomy, Nurses Aide, Technical Aide). Research and development of high tech jobs Partner with Munson for education on maintaining health Assist with grant writing, data collection, community planning Collaborate with MHC in exploring options to address health literacy in the community and develop programs to improve outcomes Need to determine what program/services are most needed and affordable and facilitate implementation Continued community involvement to make TC a career destination to "keep younger people here" Educate the aging population regarding their health insurance benefits and related issues Joint education/training ventures with MHC for patient care providers Work with community for internships Collaborative disease management programs Incorporate NMC leadership classes with NMC leadership program Partner with schools to focus on very young to change habits - diet, smoking Provide affordable life skill/technician education Educate the public with forums, etc. Expand educational opportunities into EMS & partner to make it affordable Work with EMS community leaders to look for solutions to funding and training Be an educational resource for our EMS community Establish student work groups for EMS career orientation Work with EMS community to teach injury prevention Collaborate with other organizations to conduct Bio-terrorism training. Continue to offer tutoring and academic support for students Work with Munson EMS education to offer lower-cost EMT & paramedic training here Community Health/Wellness Courses/Programs Cooperate with other universities to coordinate degree completion in various health care professions Work with employers to help them plan for future; encourage job growth, provide better paying jobs with benefits Stay the course with many of the quality programs you provide. Strengthen partnerships in the business community. NMC needs to remain a strategic partner with Munson Healthcare & other area employers. Host forums to raise awareness of uninsured issue Continue health care education partnership Continue training partnership for leadership Cooperation with MMC in development of governmental legislation and advocacy Continue Health Ed Institute (HEI) Help MMC do more with less - training, development of staff Help us grow our own staff Help encourage the community, especially seniors, to develop healthier lifestyles Collaborate on ways to diversify regional economy

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