[AVAPL Members] FW: The Weekly Educator - Week of July 26 - Domestic Violence item #8
- From: "Burk, Jeffrey P." <Jeff.Burk@xxxxxx>
- To: <members1@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:56:29 -0400
Correcting the e-mail address for the AVAPL listserv.
From: Zeiss, Antonette
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 6:43 PM
To: VHA National Psychology Chiefs; members@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: FW: The Weekly Educator - Week of July 26 - Domestic Violence
item #8
FYI - this should be a good and very relevant training experience.
Antonette.Zeiss, Ph.D.
202 461-7347
Antonette.Zeiss@xxxxxx
From: Lehmann, Laurent S
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 12:06 PM
To: VHA CO 116 Staff
Cc: McCutcheon, Susan
Subject: FW: The Weekly Educator - Week of July 26 - Domestic Violence
item #8
This is a project Susan and I have been working on for a while, finally
coming out.
Please let your mail groups know
Thanks
LSL
From: Oexner, Martin E.
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 11:57 AM
To: Lehmann, Laurent S; McCutcheon, Susan; Iverson, Katherine M.;
Gerber, Megan R.; Mason Wholley, Carolyn; Ariail, Coke; Knox, Kerry L.
Cc: 'Sandra Frazier'; Riegerix, Susan G.
Subject: FW: The Weekly Educator - Week of July 26 - Domestic Violence
item #8
You will find the Weekly Educator below. The Domestic Violence Satellite
is the eighth item down. If you wish to share this with your mail groups
you can send the entire edition of copy and paste the blurb below (the
title contains the link to the catalog):
Domestic Violence Satellite
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1876>
Date: Available Aug. 11 through Sept. 29
Description: This satellite broadcast is designed to provide education
for the awareness, assessment, referral and treatment for the mental
health consequences of domestic violence, defined as psychological,
sexual and/or physical abuse from a current or former partner. Domestic
violence is a very complex public health issue requiring collaboration
between many programs and agencies to address prevention, provision of
safety supports, treatment and legal consequences.
Audience: Mental health providers and their support staffs who may
encounter and treat victims of domestic violence. This includes
physicians (primary care providers and psychiatrists) psychologists,
social workers, nurses and Women Veterans Program Managers.
Modality: Satellite
Credits/hours offered: 1.5
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, APA, ASWB, CA BBS, CA BRN
Marty Oexner
Project Manager
St. Louis Employee Education Resource Center
Phone: 314-894-6452
Fax: 314-894-6573
Email: martin.oexner@xxxxxx
From: Walsh, Tim (EES)
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:54 PM
Subject: The Weekly Educator - Week of July 26
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/Site/>
In This Edition
Education News
SimLEARN Newsletter Now Available
Organization Health Newsletter Now Available
ADVANCE Training Catalog Now Available
Program Announcements
Peer Support Conference: Combating Stigma
State Veterans Home Conference: San Antonio
State Veterans Home Conference: Chicago
Movement Disorders in the Elderly
Domestic Violence Satellite
August Walter Reed Grand Rounds: Integrating Compassionate
Care with Clinical Practice
The Science and Art of Managing Difficult Dementia Behavior
in Community Living Centers
Reducing Health Care Disparities: Cultural Competency for
Leaders
Reducing Health Care Disparities: Cultural Competency for
Providers
VA Learning Management System Phase II Transition Training
Announcement: Domain Manager and Learning Manager Training
Physician Utilization Management Advisor
Nurse Professional Standard Board - San Francisco
The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: Training
America's Responders
My HealtheVet Secure Messaging Training
VISN Project Management Support Initiative
Nursing Care for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Supervisors' Corner
Managing Project Human Resources
Products of the Week
A Tradition of Service: A VA Orientation to Federal Service
and the Constitution
VA/DoD Management of Tobacco Use Binder
Tell Us What You Think
Archive <http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/Site/news/11633/>
The Weekly Educator in PDF
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1693>
______________________
EES Customer Service Center
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1694>
Edition 212
Week of July 26, 2010
Education News
<http://www.simlearn.va.gov/docs/lib/pr/SimLEARN_Newsletter_Vol1_Iss2_FC
_0710.pdf> SimLEARN Newsletter Now Available
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1885>
Welcome to the second issue of SimLEARN Newsletter, a quarterly
newsletter highlighting current initiatives in simulation-based clinical
education via VHA's Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network!
To access a PDF version of the newsletter, click here
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1885> or visit
www.simlearn.va.gov <http://www.simlearn.va.gov/> .
Please share this with frontline clinical staff, support staff and other
employees at your facility who would find interest in the newsletter.
Content featured in this issue:
* Simulation Compendium Now Available to Support Local Learners
and Learning Leaders
* Non-VA Simulation
* SimLEARN Center Names National Program Manager
* VA Palo Alto Health Care System
* VA Simulation Spotlight: Sim One
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Organization Health Newsletter Now Available
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1886>
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1886> Welcome
to the seventh edition of Organizational Health, a quarterly VHA
newsletter dedicated to building and sustaining a satisfying, productive
work environment!
Contents: Volume 7 - Summer 2010
* Everyone Helps With Patient Safety
* Be Kind, Be Careful, Be Safe
* All Things Connected - Violence by Any Other Name ...
* Updates on other significant survey efforts, data sources and
more!
The newsletter is attached, and also available at
http://organizationalhealth.vssc.med.va.gov/News/Documents/Orghealthvol7
_2010.pdf <http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1886>
.
Newsletter archives are available on the Organizational Health Web site
<http://organizationalhealth.vssc.med.va.gov/> .
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ADVANCE Training Catalog Now Available
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1821>
VA employees are a key driver in achieving our present transformation
goals. Therefore, the Department is making a substantial investment in
its people by providing and funding a large and comprehensive selection
of learning opportunities through ADVANCE, an unprecedented, long-term
investment in the professional and personal growth of VA employees
nationwide and part of the department's Human Capital Investment Plan.
As part of this initiative, the VA Learning University (VALU) has
created a course catalog to provide a high-level overview of the
training options available as of June 25. These training options will be
offered via a wide variety of delivery methods, including e-Learning,
facilitated sessions and instructor-led group events. All sessions and
travel expenses are paid for by VALU. For ease of searching, the catalog
is segmented into three sections: instructor-led training, live webinars
and recorded webinars.
To access a PDF version of the catalog, click here
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1821> .
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Program Announcements
Peer Support Conference: Combating Stigma
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1872>
Date: Aug. 10 - 12
Location: Chicago
Description: This conference is designed to provide an orientation to
the history, value, roles and issues of providing peer support services
in VA, especially for those affected by stigma. A detailed overview of
the consumer-provider model of peer support will be included.
Supervisory skills which prepare existing staff to understand and
respect the peer support technician's role and continuing education
which provide peer support staff with the competencies necessary to
accomplish peer support counseling will be covered.
Audience: Peer support technicians and peer support immediate
supervisors, namely psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers
and counselors
Modality: Conference/Workshop
Credits/hours offered: 17
Accreditations: ACCME, ANCC, APA, ASWB, CA BBS, NBCC
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State Veterans Home Conference: San Antonio
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1873>
Date: Aug. 24 - 26
Location: San Antonio
Description: The purpose of this program is to enhance participants'
knowledge and skills regarding improved methodology, standardization and
efficiency of the survey process of State Veterans Home.
Audience: Includes physicians, nurses, social workers and administrative
staff
Modality: Conference/Workshop
Credits/hours offered: 18
Accreditations: ANCC, ASWB, CA BBS
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State Veterans Home Conference: Chicago
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1874>
Date: Aug. 9 - 12
Location: Chicago
Description: The purpose of this program is to enhance participants'
knowledge and skills regarding improved methodology, standardization and
efficiency of the survey process of State Veterans Home.
Audience: Includes physicians, nurses, social workers and administrative
staff
Modality: Conference/Workshop
Credits/hours offered: 18
Accreditations: ANCC, ASWB, CA BBS
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Movement Disorders in the Elderly
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1875>
Date: Sept. 2, noon - 1 p.m. EST
Description: The program will provide participants enhanced knowledge to
enable them to provide better diagnoses of older patients with
Parkinson's Disease and enhance their treatment.
Audience: Physicians, nurses nurse practitioners, physicians assistants,
clinical nurse specialists, social workers, psychologists and therapists
Modality: Audio Conference
Credits/hours offered: 1
Accreditations: ACCME, ANCC, APA
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Domestic Violence Satellite
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1876>
Date: Available Aug. 11 through Sept. 29
Description: This satellite broadcast is designed to provide education
for the awareness, assessment, referral and treatment for the mental
health consequences of domestic violence, defined as psychological,
sexual and/or physical abuse from a current or former partner. Domestic
violence is a very complex public health issue requiring collaboration
between many programs and agencies to address prevention, provision of
safety supports, treatment and legal consequences.
Audience: Mental health providers and their support staffs who may
encounter and treat victims of domestic violence. This includes
physicians (primary care providers and psychiatrists) psychologists,
social workers, nurses and Women Veterans Program Managers.
Modality: Satellite
Credits/hours offered: 1.5
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, APA, ASWB, CA BBS, CA BRN
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August Walter Reed Grand Rounds: Integrating Compassionate Care with
Clinical Practice
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1877>
Date: Available Aug. 5 - 31
Description: This presentation will help providers with patients who
have experienced brain injury and want to know when they will feel,
think and speak better. Often, they have other important questions that
they may not articulate: "Who am I now that I am injured? Who values me
as a worthwhile person? Does my meaning depend on being independent and
productive?" This lecture addresses if these spiritual questions have a
place in the rehabilitation of brain injuries. This satellite series
requires the completion of a post test to receive a certificate. Please
refer to the Scantron instructions for guidance and post-test questions.
This program will broadcast live on August 5 from the Walter Reed Army
Medical Center.
Audience: Clinicians involved in the care of Wounded Warriors or
Veterans; types of clinicians include, but are not limited to,
physicians, physician assistants, nurses and social workers.
Modality: Satellite
Credits/hours offered: 1
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, ASWB, CA BBS
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The Science and Art of Managing Difficult Dementia Behavior in Community
Living Centers
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1878>
Date: July 29 - 30
Description: This presentation will provide information on empirically
based models of behavior management, and how to apply this information
to clinical case examples. In addition, the presentation will include a
description of an interdisciplinary behavior management intervention
currently being implemented at the VA Boston Community Living Center.
Audience: Includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical
nurse specialists, physician assistants, therapists and health
administrators
Modality: Audio Conference
Credits/hours offered: 1
Accreditations: ACCME, ANCC, APA
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Reducing Health Care Disparities: Cultural Competency for Leaders
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1879>
Description: The two-part CDN video was designed for leaders, managers
and administrators. The video seeks to raise awareness of the impact of
culture and offers suggestions to leaders, managers and administrators
for inquiring about and addressing culturally, racially or ethnically
sensitive issues. The video will incorporate Veteran interviews and
interviews with clinicians who have either conducted research on culture
and clinical care, or who have had experience treating Veterans from
many cultures. Included are interviews from Veterans who represent a
variety of cultural or ethnic groups. Please complete the brief online
survey after viewing.
Audience: All VHA leaders, managers and administrators
Modality: Video
Credits/hours offered: 0.5
Accredited: No
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Reducing Health Care Disparities: Cultural Competency for Providers
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1880>
Description: The two-part CDN video was designed to address culturally
competent health care, the impact of race and ethnicity in health care
disparities, how biases may impact treatment of patients from different
ethnic groups, the importance of learning more about culturally
competent communication skills, and the cross cultural issues that
impact medical care. The video incorporates Veteran interviews and
interviews with clinicians who have either conducted research on culture
and clinical care, or who have had experience treating Veterans from
many cultures. Included are interviews from Veterans who represent a
variety of cultural or ethnic groups. Please complete the brief online
survey after viewing.
Audience: Any and all direct clinical care providers
Modality: Video
Credits/hours offered: 0.75
Accredited: No
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VA Learning Management System Phase II Transition Training Announcement:
Domain Manager and Learning Manager Training
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1630>
Date: Aug. 24 - 26
Location: OI Field Office, Salt Lake City
Description: The purpose of this training is to teach Domain Managers
(DMs) and Learning Managers (LMs) expanded functionality of the VA LMS
as the result of the Phase II Transition. This instructor-led, 3-day,
face-to-face training session will give attendees a thorough background
in the concepts of using the VA's LMS to manage all aspects of employee
learning within their respective VA LMS Domains. The instructors will
lead attendees through a hands-on software workshop to create
educational offerings and track employee completion.
To read the related memo, click here
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/Site/news/31807.docx> .
Audience: Authorized VISN VA LMS Administrators who will attain skills
for becoming official Domain Managers and/or Learning Managers within
their VISN and/or VA LMS Domain
Modality: Conference/workshop
Credits/hours offered: 21
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Physician Utilization Management Advisor
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1862>
Description: The purpose of this program is to provide an overview of
Utilization Management in the VA and describe the basics of InterQual
Criteria as produced and maintained by McKesson Corporation. The program
describes what physician utilization management advisors (PUMAs) need to
know. Additionally, the role of PUMAs in the review process will be
clarified and potential organizational structures for PUMAs at VA
medical centers will also be described.
Audience: PUMAs, physicians, chiefs of staff, utilization management
staff, nurses, social workers and other members of the health care team
Modality: Web/Computer based
Credits/hours offered: 1
Accreditations: None
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Nurse Professional Standard Board - San Francisco
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1864>
Date: Aug. 27 - 29
Location: San Francisco
Description: This event will provide representative Nurse Professional
Standard Board (NPSB) members and Health Record Management (HRM) staff
from each medical center with training and the necessary tools to ensure
NPSB actions are fair, consistent and are taken in a timely manner.
Audience: Medical centers are to select four designated participants to
attend the training including chief nurse executive, chairperson NPSB
and HRM representative who functions as technical advisor for nursing
service
Modality: Conference/Workshop
Credits/hours offered: 15
Accreditations: ANCC
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The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: Training America's
Responders
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1865>
Date: Available from July 28 through Aug. 24
Description: Participants of this program will learn how the National
Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) can assist first responders and
provide free training nationwide. This program defines the overall
mission of the NDPC and covers the purpose and mission of each
individual member of the NDPC. It also discusses the unique programs,
workshops and research activities being implemented within the
consortium.
Audience: Emergency management agencies, emergency medical services and
fire service, along with governmental administrative, law enforcement,
health care, public health, hazmat, public safety communications and
public works representatives
Modality: Satellite
Credits/hours offered: 1
Accredited: No
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My HealtheVet Secure Messaging Training
My HealtheVet Secure Messaging training sessions will be conducted via
Live Meeting with a simultaneous conference call. Multiple training
sessions are scheduled from July 20 - Aug. 5. There are three separate
Secure Messaging topics being presented. Each topic is scheduled for
eight different dates. Please read the session descriptions below to
select the event to attend.
Secure Messaging General Overview
This is a Live Meeting presentation featuring a general overview on My
HealtheVet Secure Messaging. Information regarding "What is Secure
Messaging?," along with a brief overview of the Secure Messaging
application will be included. A detailed view of the Secure Messaging
application can be found under Secure Messaging Application Training.
Secure Messaging Administrator Training
This is an educational event detailing the Secure Messaging
Administrative Portal. Attendees will view the process of activating
Secure Messaging for Health Care Team members, establishing Secure
Messaging Triage Groups and associating VA Patients with Triage Groups.
Secure Messaging Application Training
This session will include detailed information regarding the features of
the Secure Messaging application, including how messages are prepared,
triaged and completed. Attendees will be presented with both the Health
Care Team member and VA Patient views of the Secure Messaging
application. Also included in this session is information regarding the
different settings available in Secure Messaging personal preferences
for both the Veteran and Health Care Teams.
Session
Secure Messaging General Overview
VANTS #52846
Secure Messaging Administrator Training
VANTS #74680
Secure Messaging Application Training
VANTS #17583
3
7/27 at 11 a.m.
7/28 at 11 a.m.
7/29 at 11 a.m.
4
7/27 at 3 p.m.
7/28 at 3 p.m.
7/29 at 3 p.m.
5
8/3 at 11 a.m.
8/4 at 11 a.m.
8/5 at 11 a.m.
6
8/3 at 3 p.m.
8/4 at 3 p.m.
8/5 at 3 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. To receive credit for the training,
learners must pre-register and participate via VA LMS. Attendance for
each session is limited to 100 Live Meeting seats and audio VANTS lines.
Therefore, it is recommended that this training be done in a training
room environment. However, learners attending training in this manner
still need to pre-register via the VA LMS in order to receive credit for
completing the training. Listed below are the VA LMS item details and
registration links. If you have any questions or problems with the VA
LMS registration, please contact your VA LMS Administrator for your
site.
Secure Messaging General Overview
Item ID: VA 8490
Registration Direct Link
Scheduled Offering ID
Keyword: Secure Messaging Gen
Click here to register for 7/27/2010 at 11 a.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492163>
492163
Click here to register for 7/27/2010 at 3 p.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492167>
492167
Click here to register for 8/03/2010 at 11 a.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492164>
492164
Click here to register for 8/03/2010 at 3 p.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492168>
492168
Secure Messaging Administrator Training
Item ID: VA 8488
Registration Direct Link
Scheduled Offering ID
Keyword: Secure Messaging Admin
Click here to register for 7/28/2010 at 11 a.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492154>
492154
Click here to register for 7/28/2010 at 3 p.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492159>
492159
Click here to register for 8/04/2010 at 11 a.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492155>
492155
Click here to register for 8/04/2010 at 3 p.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492160>
492160
Secure Messaging Application Training
Item ID: VA 8489
Registration Direct Link
Scheduled Offering ID
Keyword: Secure Messaging App
Click here to register for 7/29/2010 at 11 a.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492146>
492146
Click here to register for 7/29/2010 at 3 p.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492150>
492150
Click here to register for 8/05/2010 at 11 a.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492147>
492147
Click here to register for 8/05/2010 at 3 p.m. EST
<https://www.lms.va.gov/plateau/user/deeplink.do?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERI
NG_DETAILS&scheduleID=492151>
492151
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact Donna
Whitehead, Education Project Manager, EES IT National Training and
Education Office, at (605) 720-7318, or send an e-mail to
Donna.Whitehead2@xxxxxx; Jaime Nasuti, Management Analyst, at (304)
262-7358, or e-mail Jaime.Nasuti@xxxxxx; or Linda Ward, Education
Technician, at (440) 526-3030 x6126, or e-mail Linda.Ward@xxxxxxx
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VISN Project Management Support Initiative
The VISN Project Management (PM) Support Initiative for PM training
within the VISNs will be discussed on a webinar and conference call. The
VHA VISN PM Training effort was initiated to address VHA's need for
skilled and credentialed project managers and project management
knowledgeable employees. PM training adds structure and process to VA
projects, provides consistency across projects and introduces new
disciplines. PM training will allow staff to develop the requisite skill
set necessary to support activities necessary to encourage project
management modeling.
There are two types of PM training being offered. The VA Office of
Acquisition and Logistics Acquisition Academy (VAAA) provides resident
program and project management training to those managing moderate- to
high-level programs or projects or acquisitions, or who require
contracting officers technical representative (COTR) training. There are
three levels to this program:
Entry Level
This program is for employees involved significantly in one or more
phases of the acquisition investment process, including those
responsible for leading, coordinating and managing integrated project
teams for minor acquisition investments and who have 1 - 2 years
experience.
Mid /Journeyman Level
This program is for employees responsible for a significant portion of a
capital asset acquisition, encompassing over $1 million of the
investment's acquisition cost and who have 2 - 4 years experience.
Senior/Expert Level
This program is for employees managing a major investment as defined by
VA's Capital Investment Planning Process (CIPP), including those who are
responsible for submitting VA's Office of Management and Budget Exhibit
300. In addition, employees who are responsible for a significant
portion of a major investment equivalent to the thresholds outlined in
the VA's CIPP, as required to be reviewed and approved by the Strategic
Management Council and who have more than 4 years experience.
An alternative PM training is the OneVA PM Certification and Training
Program. This program provides a PM Master's Certificate from George
Washington University. This certificate is not recognized as a
replacement of the FAC-P/PM certificate. Both programs will be discussed
more in-depth on the conference call.
Attendance for either PM program is determined by a series of criteria,
which includes one's role regarding acquisitions and/or current or
potential PM responsibilities. We are offering to discuss the different
types of PM training available, the selection criteria and what support
we can provide to ensure training needs are met. This VISN PM kick-off
webinar will take place at the times and dates outlined below. There is
no need to attend more than one call; each of the calls will cover the
same topic. No registration is required. Each call will provide an
overview of the PM training programs, expectations and pertinent details
about the support the National Training & Education Office will offer.
Date
Time
Access Code
Live Meeting Link
July 26
2 p.m. EST
(800) 767-1750 #38292
Join the meeting.
<https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vaoirooms/join?id=VISN+0726-2810+discuss
ion&role=attend>
July 27
2 p.m. EST
(800) 767-1750 #38292
Join the meeting.
<https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vaoirooms/join?id=VISN+0726-2810+discuss
ion&role=attend>
July 28
2 p.m. EST
(800) 767-1750 #38292
Join the meeting.
<https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/vaoirooms/join?id=VISN+0726-2810+discuss
ion&role=attend>
There is additional information regarding PM training and options at
http://vaww.onevapmcertification.va.gov/visnpmtraining.htm.
If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Scott
Wachter, Education Project Manager, at (440) 526-3030 x6107, or send an
e-mail to Scott.Wachter@xxxxxx; or contact Laura Meade, Education
Technician, at (440) 526-3030 x7795, or e-mail Laura.Meade2@xxxxxxx
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July Grand Rounds: Ethics-Managing Emotionally Difficult Conversations
<http://vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov/We_Tracker/We_Track.asp?LINK=1839>
Date: Available through Aug. 4
Description: This presentation will discuss the architecture of painful
conversations by examining their effect on the professional's sense of
self and need to preserve self-esteem; the critical role of feelings and
emotions; and the nature and value of empathy. The latter half of the
presentation will consist of various strategic and practical
recommendations so that emotionally challenging conversations might be
conducted artfully.
This program will be broadcast live July 13 from the Brooke Army Medical
Center. This satellite series now requires the completion of a post-test
to receive a certificate. Please refer to the Scantron instructions for
guidance and post-test questions.
Audience: Clinicians involved in the care of Wounded Warriors and
Veterans, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants,
psychologists, social workers, counselors and mental health clinicians
Modality: Satellite
Credits/hours offered: 1
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, APA, ASWB, CA BBS
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Nursing Care for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
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Date: Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Location: Atlanta
Description: In this program, Nursing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) update
will provide an overview of the basic concepts of MS and MS Nursing.
Audience: Nursing staff working with or interested in working with MS
patients
Modality: Conference/Workshop
Credits/hours offered: 5
Accreditations: ANCC
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Supervisors' Corner
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Managing Project Human Resources
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Description: Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning;
keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew
the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project
environment, and they will tell you that team dynamics can make or break
a project. A positive, constructive atmosphere can keep team members
motivated and productive, while a negative atmosphere can have the
opposite effect. Developing effective project teams is one of the
primary responsibilities of a project manager. Once the team is working
effectively and the project is underway, it is time for the project
manager to proactively manage the project team in order to address and
resolve personnel issues that could adversely affect the project. This
course covers the Develop Project Team and Manage Project Team
processes, the third and fourth processes within the Project Human
Resources Management knowledge area. Learners will be introduced to best
practices outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK(r) Guide) - Fourth Edition published by the Project
Management Institute (PMI(r)). Techniques for developing project teams,
such as training, team-building activities and recognition and rewards
will be discussed. Learners will also be introduced to strategies for
enhancing project performance and conflict management techniques.
This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most
up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively
put principles to work at their own organizations. It will also assist
in preparing the learner for the PMBOK(r) certification exam.
Modality: Web/Computer based.
Credits/hours offered: 2
Accreditations: None
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Products of the Week
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instructions on how to order a product.
A Tradition of Service: A VA Orientation to Federal Service and the
Constitution
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Description: The VA - as is each Federal agency - is required to provide
every Federal employee with educational and training materials
concerning the U.S. Constitution (PL 108-477, Section 11). The materials
are to be provided as part of each Federal employee's orientation, along
with additional training offered annually in celebration of Constitution
Day (Sept. 17). VA Learning University, in collaboration with the Office
of Human Resources Management, developed this short video as a training
tool to be provided as part of each VA employee's orientation. This
video is also available through your Library (Catalog Call # KF 4550
.T73 2006). It is also currently available on the Content Distribution
Network.
Reorder# F60555
Audience: Targeted to new employees; however, it can be informative for
current employees as well
Modality: Video
Credits/hours offered: 0.25
Accreditations: None
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VA/DoD Management of Tobacco Use Binder
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Description: This updated educational binder contains a variety of
information for providers, as well as patients. It was developed to
support the information included in the VA/DoD Clinical Practice
Guideline for the Management of Tobacco Use released in 2004. Contents
include: copies of the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the
Management of Tobacco Use, guideline metrics, pocket cards, key point
cards, patient posters and videos.
Reorder #F60581
Audience: VA/DoD health care providers involved in the care and
management of patients who use tobacco
Modality: Print material
Credits/hours offered: 0.33
Accreditations: None
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