Innovative Approaches to Clinical Placements in Public Health
Explore new strategies for establishing partnerships with universities, becoming a clinical placement site, and enhancing creativity in student placements. Addressing the growing demand for public health placements, particularly in community and pediatric settings, while emphasizing the importance of tailored experiences for students.
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Exploring New Models for Clinical Placements in Public Health Lisa Finetti Hahn MS, BSN, RN Chief Nurse, Community Nursing Programs Oakland County Health Division
Objectives Gain an understanding of how to build relationships with universities for clinical placement Gain a better understanding of how you can be a clinical placement site Gain an understanding of how to be creative when determining student placement
Background More and more students/universities requesting clinical placements Shortage of Pediatric sites Need for community and public health sites More and more students are interested in public health. This includes medical, public health, health administration, health education and nursing students.
Internal Assessment Students were more likely to be interested in Public Health Nursing if they had a clinical rotation at one of our sites. Many different experiences through the health division for many different types of students. For nursing we have 15 different programs a student could be placed with. Medical students must be under the direction of the Medical Director. Have a formal requesting process for nursing students.
External Assessment Universities were having difficulties placing students in their pediatric, community/public health experiences Each university had different expectations for placements Student placements requests came from individual students and universities Students were not always supervised
Research Met with universities: Reviewed syllabus, objectives of course, projects required and prerequisites Reviewed Capstone project requirements Many universities will have a list of projects Discussed expectations of clinical placement What did we as a public health agency think students need to learn?
Public Health Essentials Definition of Public Health: https://www.malph.org/ Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals: http://www.phf.org/resourcestools/Pages/Core_ Public_Health_Competencies.aspx Public Health System and the 10 Essential Public Health Services: https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/public healthservices/essentialhealthservices.html
Examples-Public Health Core Competencies System and Services
Getting Started Meet at your agency What is your goal? What is your capacity? Assign roles Develop policies What does your agency have in place when requests come in? Track numbers of students Re-evaluate and meet regularly
Example-Presentation Presentations offered during orientation to LPH Services
Examples-Request for placement Internal Student Placement Calendar Request for Clinical Placement
Example-Procedure Oakland County Health Division Clinical Experiences Shadowing/Observation Clinical Faculty on site Traditional Clinical Faculty on Site Preceptorship/ Immersion /Capstone Faculty Not on site Student identifies an interest in public (community) nursing. Student request to participate in a public health experience to learn more about community nursing. Description of Clinical Experience Faculty member oversees a group of students in a clinical community setting. Faculty member oversees a group of students in a clinical community setting. Goal is more of an overview of Public Health Principles and specific course objectives. I. Sessions (1/2 DAY) II. Sessions (1/2 DAY) Experience could be provided to meet the course, learning outcomes, objectives or special project. Clinical experience occurs for 1-2 Days Only Days/Times to Be Determined (TBD) Student must complete a specific # of clinical hours. Times and Frequency Clinical experience occurs for a complete semester. Set days and times. Faculty and students are on site (1) day per week. OCHD Provides Education/Overview Public Health Services Public Health Programs Community Nursing Community Nurses to provide opportunities for students to shadow during in-home visits. OCHD Responsibilities OCHD Provides Education/Overview Public Health Services Public Health Programs Community Nursing Student assigned Preceptor Clinical Faculty not on site Clinical faculty meets with OCHD, preceptor and student during clinical experiences. Public Health Nurse Role Shadowing/Observation Program/Services Specific Definitions of type of clinical placement
Build Relationships Be proactive: Meet yearly to determine what is working Email requests early-to hold placement Encourage use of your agencies contract Partner with agency Grants Activities-drills, clinics
What Can Public Health Sites Offer? Understanding of Public Health function and role Nursing clinical hours Leadership experiences Pediatric hours including growth and development: normal vs abnormal Community Outreach and assessment opportunities
