7-21-14 agnesian health care training-state grant

Nursing clinical informatics is a rapidly growing field at Agnesian HealthCare, as well as healthcare providers across the nation. As part of their role, they design and implement electronic medical records tools so that the organization can effectively and efficiently document, diagnose and plan patient care.   In fact, the field is growing so rapidly that it has become increasingly difficult to appropriately train nurses that are looking to expand their skill sets.   “In an age where wellness and planning of care are so important, it is vital that providers have data readily available to help deliver the most effective care to their patients,” says Tammy Pitts, Agnesian HealthCare director of Human Resources. “Nursing clinical informatics associates are behind the scenes developing the tools used through our electronic medical records to give ready access to a wealth of patient information.”    To help with this training opportunity, Agnesian HealthCare has partnered with the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Marian University and Moraine Park Technical College to submit, and successfully receive, a matching grant to offer a continuous 12-week training program for nursing clinical informatics associates.  Agnesian HealthCare has been awarded a $38,041 Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grant through the Office of Skills Development at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.  While Agnesian HealthCare associates currently serving in these positions will benefit directly from the training, it will open up opportunities for similar positions at other healthcare organizations.   The grant will span two years and help managing staffing resources while accommodating training needs.  Instructors from Marian University and Moraine Park Technical College will lead the classes.