SHARP
Skilled Healthcare Attraction & Retention Program
AIMS
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Marketing and recruitment for healthcare professionals
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Provide local training, education, and upgrading opportunities for our healthcare workers:
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Simulation training lab
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Part-time post-secondary healthcare programs with bridging opportunities
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Implement a dual-credit healthcare program for high school students to work towards accreditation as a healthcare aide
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The Solutions Event
The Solutions Event was held on November 17, 2022 and the day focused on connection, collaboration and collective work to develop solutions for all. Discussions and activities were future-oriented and solution-focused and at the end of the day everyone walked away with an action plan to implement in their own individual sphere.
Current
Initiatives
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Discovery Healthcare Camp (DHC)
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A one-week summer camp inspiring rural youth to consider healthcare careers
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Recognition events for local healthcare workers
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Mentoring students studying in health-related fields
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Provide rural health research opportunities for local students
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Mentoring nurses bridging from a RPN to a BScN program
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CURRENT STAGE
Need Assessment
Online Survey
Interviews
Health Professionals
Planning
Course Development