Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Tales from the Front. Case Studies of Successful Workforce Partnerships Between Health Care and Education. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
Case Studies of Successful Workforce Partnerships Between Health Care
and Education
Tales from the Front
Anne M. Loochtan, PhD, RRTVice President of Academic AffairsMercy College of Northwest Ohio
Toledo, Ohioand
President National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-
Year Colleges (NN2)[email protected]
419-251-1785
Objectives: At the end of this presentation, the participants will be able to:
Identify key elements of successful workforce partnerships.
Strategize within their own organizations regarding successful partnerships.
Identify and mitigate possible pitfalls within existing and planned partnerships.
Case Study #1Midwestern community collegeProfileProject Elements: GRAD ProgramWhat went rightWhat went wrongHow we fixed it
Case study # 2Midwestern community college (smaller,
different environment)ProfileProject elements: Health Care
Collaborative, multiple constituencies, multiple potential fiscal agents
What went rightWhat went wrongHow we fixed it
Elements of good partnerships:Stakeholder involvementAdvance planningCommunication along the continuumIdentification of key partners and their
continued involvementProcess identificationJoint decision-makingAbsolute commitment by all key partnersFinancials:
Budget preparationBudget decisions
Role delineationLegal considerations
Stakeholder involvement
Advance planningDecide as much as possible the
scope of the projectTalk it out, using as many
constituencies as possibleLook for holesInvolve partners on ALL sides
(including future students if possible)
Walk through the details, include clerical and logistical issues (Who turns off the lights? Who is keeper of the keys? What about security?)
Communication along the continuum
Keep talking it out, using as many constituencies as possible
All decisions (major and minor) should be communicated to the group by meeting, writing, etc.
Determine your assumptions first
Establish mutual priorities and agree in writing
Keep everyone involved every step of the way
Identification of key partners and their continued involvementYou can’t have everyone
involved at the decision-making table, but you MUST have identified key partners
If a key partner is reluctant, rethink the project
Process identificationWhat is the scope of the project from a process
viewpoint?What are the specific elements?What needs to be done?Identify the steps, map the steps and assign
someone to be in charge of each step.Integrate the steps with each, each
organization and the fiscal process.
Mercy’s oversight modelAdministrative
Oversight Team
Steering Committee
Committee A
Committee B
Committee C
Committee D
Committee Example: Marketing, Communication, Technology, etc.
Impact TeamKey
element
Joint decision-makingThe parties may differ significantly in their
viewpointsAgreements should be thoroughly
discussed and final decisions should be in writing or at least in meeting minutes
Absolute commitment by all partners
Financial considerations
Budget preparationBudget decisions
Role delineationsWho serves in what capacity? Be ready to
assume a role that is outside of your comfort zone.
Is any one entity in charge?How are decisions made?Who serves an oversight role? Etc.
Legal considerationsContracts?Who serves as the fiscal agent?How do you prove that deposits are JOINT
money or project money, should the issue arise?
How do financial transactions take place? In colleges, this may be a significant limiter.
Questions?
Anne M. Loochtan, PhD, RRTVice President of Academic AffairsMercy College of Northwest Ohio
Toledo, Ohioand
President National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-Year
Colleges (NN2)[email protected]
419-251-1785Both presentations will be available on the NN2 website
at:http://www.NN2.org/resourcespublications.html
