A strongly-supported workforce is essential to a successfully-transformed health care delivery system. Across the Adirondacks and North Country, we are working with our partners to address workforce needs to develop and implement successful strategies for recruitment and training.
Workforce Initiatives
Workforce Funds
- Recruitment Fund: Success of
health care transformation requires appropriate staff where they are needed most. To assist partners in the recruitment of staff necessary to effect change, the Recruitment Fund was developed. The guidelines for submission and application can be found at Workforce Recruitment Fund. - Training Fund: In order to support partner training needs to ensure staff is prepared for changes in health care delivery, the Training Fund was developed. The guidelines for submission and application can be found at Workforce Training Fund.
Training Opportunities and Resources
Upcoming/Ongoing Training
- Volume to Value: The Power of Data in Value-Based Payment – September 20, 2018
- 3RNet 2017 Academy – ongoing (use code AHI2017 when registering for free webinar access)
- Community Health Workers and Chronic Conditions – ongoing
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Distance Learning Course – ongoing
- Value-Based Payment (VBP) Training Series – ongoing
Resources
- HealthStream Learning Management System – Access is for AHI PPS partner organizations. If you require assistance or would like additional information, please read the HealthStream flyer or contact [email protected].
- Training Sign-in Sheet
- Training Assessment Form
- DSRIP Metrics vs. DSRIP Programs
- Partner Career Opportunities
Workforce Governance
Workforce Committee
The Workforce Committee is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of workforce activities to ensure the AHI PPS hires, retains and trains staff to support successful health-care transformation. The committee is the governing body for all workforce activities and includes representatives from each of our nine counties. Membership includes representatives from hospitals, primary care, long-term care, behavioral health, public health, education and training, and labor sectors.
Workgroups
Compensation and Benefits Workgroup
Recruitment Workgroup
Meets monthly to review Recruitment Fund requests. Also assesses training/strategies needed to provide sustainable, ongoing approaches to partner recruitment.
Training and Resources Workgroup
More Information
If you have any questions about our workforce initiatives or committee/workgroups, please contact [email protected] for more information.