What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS, ADMINISTERED THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS, A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, AND THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE, TO SUPPORT & ASSIST EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING & TRAINING FOR NURSING FACILITY STAFF.
- #2 $62KTHE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE PROVIDERS DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 3 activities
- Career Pathways Training programProvides fully funded, customizable educational and training courses for healthcare workers across five regions of New York State (Central, Long Island, North East, New York City, and Western), including coverage of tuition, books, materials, and administrative fees. The program includes employment readiness support such as resume reviews, mock interviews, job search guidance, individual case management, tutoring, test preparation, and career counseling, along with job placement assistance upon completion.
- Skills training for direct care workersProvides skills training for direct care workers through contracts with healthcare providers and funding from sources including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), supporting workforce development in the healthcare sector.
- Wage reimbursement and paid release time for healthcare traineesOffers eligible participants in the Career Pathways Training program up to two days per week of paid release time to attend classes while employed in the healthcare industry, along with wage reimbursement during training.
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
- Emergency management planning and training for nursing facility staffSupported emergency management planning and training initiatives for nursing facility staff using funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFFIE BATIS | PRESIDENT AN | 31 | $280K |
| MATTHEW SCHNECK | SECRETARY, T | 25 | $193K |
- HEIDI MOUSTAKOS — DIRECTOR
- MYLES GOMBERT — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Co-funder and implementing partner in emergency management planning and training for nursing facility staff.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates on hardship appeal processes and service commitment enforcement for the CPT program.
- Public Health Solutions Partner — Administered funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for emergency management training programs.
- Southern New York Association, Inc. Partner — Founded The Audacia Foundation, Inc. in 2009
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Government — Source of funding for emergency preparedness programs supporting nursing facility staff training.
- community based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community based organizations impacting health care delivery in New York City
- educational institutions Partner — Collaborates with educational institutions impacting health care delivery in New York City
- governmental agencies Partner — Partners with governmental agencies involved in health care delivery in New York City
- labor organizations Partner — Works with labor organizations involved in health care delivery in New York City
- managed care companies Partner — Collaborates with managed care companies to deliver customized training programs for the health care workforce in New York State.
How they approach the work
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- Employer-Partnered Workforce Trainingmethodology: employer-partnered workforce trainingBy contracting directly with healthcare providers to deliver skills training tailored to employer needs, training programs produce a more competent and stable workforce aligned with real-world clinical demands.
- Workforce Development for System Efficiencymethodology: workforce-development-for-system-efficiencyBy providing customized training to the health care workforce, managed care companies can reduce hospitalizations, lower costs, and improve quality of life, because a better-trained workforce delivers more effective and preventive care.
- Workforce Equity Through Removal of Financial Barriersmethodology: workforce_equity_through_cost_removalBy removing financial barriers and providing comprehensive support, individuals from diverse backgrounds can access healthcare careers, thereby promoting workforce equity and addressing systemic underrepresentation in the sector.