News From the Center for the Health Professions, UCSF
News from the Center for the Health Professions, University of California, San Francisco
May 2008
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Centering on…Leading Hospitals
Hospitals play such a crucial role in the US health care system that changing them is often seen as a complex and daunting undertaking. This month Ed O’Neil identifies the three most fundamental challenges hospitals face today to respond to the changing health care environment.
To read this essay, visit: http://www.futurehealth.ucsf.edu/from_the_director.html.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Joanne Spetz analyzed commuting patterns of registered nurses in California, based on the 2006 Survey of RNs. Many counties are predominantly "senders" while others are "receivers", which can affect county-level estimates of RN shortages. Read the report at: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/cchws/RNCommutingBrief.pdf
Deadline Approaching! Apply now for the 2008-2010 CHCF Health Care Leadership Program, a two-year fellowship for clinically trained health care leaders in California. Join a network to shape a more responsive and effective health care system. Applications are due May 15, 2008. To complete an RFA, visit: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/program/chcf
Jean Ann Seago and Joanne Spetz published “Minority Nurses’ Experiences on the Job” in the Journal of Cultural Diversity’s Spring 2008 issue. The paper reports on the satisfaction and experiences of nurses in California, with a focus on differences across racial and ethnic groups.
Gary Dougan, DDS, MPH, works to improve the oral health of Californians through direct patient care, consumer-oriented regulatory activities, quality assurance and community service. To read more, including how Dr. Dougan’s participation in the CHCF Health Care Leadership Program and its alumni network contribute to his leadership development, visit: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/leadership/
The Center is a partnering in the "First Annual Meskin Symposium" hosted by the Santa Fe Group. The conference "Expanding access to Primary Care: New Oral Health Workforce Models" will be held in New York City June 4-5, 2008. For more information visit: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/pdf_files/SantaFe_Invite2008.pdf
Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice has published Joanne Spetz’s paper, “Nurse Satisfaction and the Implementation of Minimum Nurse Staffing Regulations,” online. Nurse satisfaction in California improved between 2004 and 2006, particularly with factors that would have been affected by the ratios. Read the abstract (subscribers can download the paper) at: http://ppn.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/1527154408316950v1
A new report is available on Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) that details the process of development and profile of the current RDHAP workforce, explores this new model of care delivery, and assesses its contribution to improving access to dental care. Read the report at: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/publications/index.html
There has been a push in recent years for allied health schools to incorporate cultural competency content into their programs. “Teaching Cultural Competence in Allied Health Professions in California” assesses the availability of cultural competency curricula in allied health professions schools in California. Read the issue brief at: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/pdf_files/Teaching%20Cultural%20Competence%20Issue%20Brief_final.pdf
New book! Edited by Linda Thompson Adams and Ed O’Neil, “Nurse Executive: The Four Principles of Management” is based on the Center’s Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Executive Nurse Fellows Program. The contributors, all RWJ graduates, discuss how to build the leadership competencies necessary to provide a new vision of the expanding leadership role for nurses.
UPCOMING COURSES
Save the date! The Network will be sponsoring a two-day cultural competence workshop, Addressing Health Disparities, in San Francisco August 8 and 9, 2008. For more information, please see: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/TheNetwork/Default.aspx?tabid=110
The Center for the Health Professions Seminar Series, held the third Wednesday of every month, features presentations and discussions led by CHP staff and colleagues. May’s seminar, Using the American Community Survey in Health Professions Workforce Research, will be led by Tim Bates, MPP. Read more at: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Leadership/Default.aspx?tabid=68
Do you want to improve your team-building, communication or other people skills? Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the foundation for these skills. On May 20th, the Center is offering a workshop entitled "Introduction to Emotional Intelligence at Work," which focuses on understanding EI and practicing skills. For more information and to register, go to: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Leadership/Default.aspx?tabid=1221
On June 11, 2008, the Center is offering a three-hour workshop on Change Management that will help participants facilitate change in their organizations by clarifying and using core values, developing creative responses and strategies, building alignment and effectively communicating their vision. For more information and to register, go to: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Leadership/Default.aspx?tabid=1086
“Ending Nurse to Nurse Hostility; Creating a Healthy Supportive Culture” a workshop from the Regional Nurse Network presented by Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, RC, MN will be offered on two different dates, June 18th or 19th. To learn more and register online, go to: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Program/Inlp/Default.aspx
Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, and Millenials, oh my! On June 26, 2008, the Center offers "Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce," a three-hour workshop focusing on developing awareness and building skills in managing employees from different generations. For more information and to register, go to: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Leadership/Default.aspx?tabid=1222
Feeling pressured to come up with innovative solutions on the job? On July 9, 2008, the Center is offering a three-hour workshop, "Creativity and Problem Solving," where you’ll learn to generate more creative ideas. For more information and to register, go to: http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/Leadership/Default.aspx?tabid=1223
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