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