LMS in PH PHF

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1 Learning Data Systems: The Practice and the PromiseStacy Baker, MSEdDirector, Workforce Development & Health Improvement Public Health FoundationWashington, DCsbaker@phf.org 202-898-5600

Goals : 

2 Goals 1. Discuss the important role of coordinated learning data for public health information systems and emergency preparedness 2. Describe applications of learning management system (LMS) technology 3. Divert your thoughts of lunch with a quiz

True or False? : 

3 True or False? In an emergency event, we have a system to identify which public health personnel from surrounding jurisdictions are trained to respond, and contact them.

True or False? : 

4 True or False? We know the current availability and gaps in training—at the national, state, and local levels—to assure a competent workforce.

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5 True or False? For a given public health topic, we know how many workers have received training.

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6 False We need a nationwide, coordinated learning data system to... answer these questions support and expedite preparedness training understand and improve performance Learning Management Systems (LMSs) offer essential information for public health practice

But what do they do?What exists in public health?Where are we going? : 

7 But what do they do?What exists in public health?Where are we going?

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9 Analyzing needs for training Prioritizing program and product development

Competency-based Self-AssessmentNorth Carolina Public Health Workforce Development SystemUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Public Health : 

10 Competency-based Self-AssessmentNorth Carolina Public Health Workforce Development SystemUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Public Health Test Site

Assessment of Available Courses and GapsTrainingFinder.orgPublic Health Foundation : 

11 Assessment of Available Courses and GapsTrainingFinder.orgPublic Health Foundation Test Site Example: Database of nationally available bioterrorism and emergency preparedness distance learning courses

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12 Online catalog and registration Access to experts, discussions, and materials

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13 Participant ServicesPHTN Online, www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Search & RegisterPHTN Online, www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : 

14 Search & RegisterPHTN Online, www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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15 Class ScheduleWashington Public Health Training Network, www.doh.wa.gov/waphtn/

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16 Search & RegisterTrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN)Public Health Foundation

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17 Search & RegisterTrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN)Public Health Foundation Prototype

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18 Continuing education transcripts Credits (e.g., CME, CNE, CEU), certification, or verification of course completion

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19 Learner TranscriptsPHTN Online, www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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20 Learner Profile PageTrainingFinder Real-Time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN) Public Health Foundation Prototype

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21 Program Learning system performance Public health system performance

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22 Course Evaluation SystemPHTN Online, www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rapid Learner Satisfaction FeedbackTrainingFinder.orgPublic Health Foundation : 

23 Sample Learner Reviews “One of the best of the CDC courses…The case photos were very useful…I would have liked more specific info on the exact technique of vaccine administration.” —Physician “Flow of information, visuals (photographs and key points), variety of presenters, makes for keeping the viewers interest… Excellent use of government dollars.” —Hospital participant Rapid Learner Satisfaction FeedbackTrainingFinder.orgPublic Health Foundation

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24 Leadership to cultivate partners Coordination for planning, management Adopting standards and common business practices

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25 TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN) is PHF’s effort to: Develop a nationwide LMS for public health in coordination with CDC, HRSA, states, academic institutions, and others Build on the largest distance learning clearinghouse for public health professionals, TrainingFinder.org Ensure interoperability among over 20 participating state affiliate sites, serving the majority of the U.S. population Save over $11 million in LMS costs through economy of scale, and create ongoing efficiencies in management and content

TRAIN…A Growing Networkhttp://www.phf.org/TRAINmap.htm : 

26 TRAIN…A Growing Networkhttp://www.phf.org/TRAINmap.htm

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Take home messages about Public Health Learning Data Systems : 

28 Take home messages about Public Health Learning Data Systems Practice Patchwork quilt of learning data systems Not able to answer at all levels who is trained in what gaps in content relationship to performance Promise Coordinated, standards-based approach Many opportunities to align with PHIN Essential data for public health response & ongoing performance management