Health Workforce Council Meetings
The Health Workforce Council addresses current and projected workforce shortages in healthcare occupations and proposes strategies to address them. Council members represent business, labor, education, and government.
June 26: Health Workforce Listening Session
Location: Yakima Valley College Conference Center
1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Building #38, Yakima WA
Time: 1:30-4:30 pm
1:30-1:45 pm Welcome and meeting logistics
- Yakima Valley College Welcome, Dr. Jennifer Ernst, Vice President for Instruction and Student Services
- Dan Ferguson, Allied Health Center for Excellence; Dr. Russell Maier, Associate Dean, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences; and Renee Fullerton, Health Policy Associate, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
1:45-2:30 pm Grounding in community, workforce, and employer data
- Community and Workforce Trends, Dr. Patrick Jones, Executive Director, Institute of Public Policy & Economic Analysis, Eastern Washington University
- Central Washington Health Workforce, Chris Dula, Senior Researcher, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
- Greater Health Now Sentinel Network Findings, Ben Stubbs, Sentinel Network Program Director, University of Washington Center for Health Workforce Studies
2:30-2:45 pm Break
2:45-3:45 pm Facilitated workforce discussion with attending healthcare employers
- Attendees who represent healthcare employers will be actively involved in this discussion
- Attendees who represent education, workforce development, and government partners will be active listeners
3:45-4:15 pm Group reflection and discussion time
4:15-4:30 pm Wrap up and stage setting for Health Workforce Council meeting on June 27
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June 27: Health Workforce Council Meeting
Location: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
3200 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA
Time: 9 am-3 pm
9-9:30 am Welcome to the day
- Yakima welcome, Dr. Michael Lawler, President of Pacific Northwest University
- Blessing from the Yakama Nation, Davis “Yellowash” Washines, Pacific Northwest University Trustee
- Council welcome, Dr. Suzanne Allen, Chair and Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs, UW School of Medicine; and Dr. Suzy Ames, Vice-Chair and President, Peninsula College
9:30-10:00 am Listening session themes
- June 26 Listening session themes and discussion
10:00-10:20 am Grounding in data
- Overview of educational attainment for South Central Washington, Chris Dula, Senior Researcher, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board – Presentation Materials
10:20-10:30 am Break
10:30-11:45 am Educator panel: Supporting the success of health profession students from underrepresented groups
- Korina Padilla, Granger School District, HOSA Future Health Professionals Program
- Steven Mock, Yakima Valley College, Postsecondary Math Supports
- Cheri Podruzny, Yakima Valley College, Dental Hygiene Program
- Dr. Mirna Ramos-Díaz, Pacific Northwest University, Roots to Wings Program
11:45 am-12:15 pm Lunch (provided)
12:15-1:15 pm Health professional panel: Reflections on the student pathway experience
- Mattie Tomeo-Palmanteer, BSW
- Stephanie Aguilar, LMHC
- Graciela Ortiz, MSW
- Shanice Santa-Olivo, PhD
- Mayra Correa Barada, PsyD
1:15-1:45 pm Group discussion and synthesis of themes
1:45-1:55 pm Break
1:55-2:50 pm Supporting employer training for behavioral health professions: The Accountable Communities of Health pilot experience Presentation Materials
- Dani LaForest, Workforce Development Liaison, Greater Health Now
- Wendy Brzezny, MN, RN, Director of Clinical Integration, Thriving Together
- Sarah Dryfoos, MPH, CPH, Director of Equity and Collaborative Impact, Southwest Accountable Community of Health
2:50-3 pm Wrap up with gratitude and grace
- Allen, Dr. Ames, and Renee Fullerton, staff to the Council
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Thursday, March 28 | 9 am to 1 pm
Agenda
9 am – Welcome and Announcements
- Dr. Suzanne Allen, MD, MPH, Council Chair
- Dr. Suzy Ames, EdD, Council Vice-Chair
- Renee Fullerton, Council staff
9:15 am – Health Profession Credentialing Improvements – Presentation Materials
- Shawna Fox, MA, Director, Office of Health Professions, Department of Health
- Harold Wright, Jr., MEd, Deputy Director, Office of Health Professions, Department of Health
- Zach Patnode, Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement Administrator, Office of Health Professions, Department of Health
- HCA/NCA Letter
10:15 am – FAFSA Delay Update/Implications for Washington Students
- Becky Thompson, Director of Student Financial Assistance, Washington Student Achievement Council
10:35 am – Public Comment
- Attendees will have the opportunity to bring forward health workforce topics to the Council
10:45 am – Break
11 am – Washington Student Nurse Preceptor Grant Implementation – Presentation Materials
- Victoria Hayward, MSN, RN, CNOR, Nursing Consultant, Washington State Board of Nursing
- Kaknika Pisith, BA, BS, Acting Preceptor Grant Specialist, Washington State Board of Nursing
- Kim Tucker, PhD, RN, CNE, Director for Nursing Programs, Columbia Basin College
- Cheri Osler, EdD, MS-CNS, MA-LMHC, MSL, RN, CNE, Associate Dean of Nursing, Spokane Community College
11:40 am – Break
11:45 am – Health Workforce Sentinel Network Fall Data Findings/Spring Data Collection – Presentation Materials
- Renee Fullerton, Council staff, and Ben Stubbs, Sentinel Network Program Director, UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
12:15 pm – Long-Term Care Initiative Update – Presentation Materials
- Dr. Donald Smith, PhD, Long-Term Care Policy Manager, Workforce Board
12:25 pm – Health Workforce Legislative Update 2024 – Presentation Materials
- Renee Fullerton, Council staff
12:50 pm – Wrap-up and Concluding Remarks
- Dr. Suzanne Allen, Council Chair
- Dr. Suzy Ames, Council Vice-Chair
- Renee Fullerton, Council staff
Meeting Accessibility
The Workforce Board is committed to providing employees and the public, including individuals with disabilities, access to its information and services. For information regarding Board meeting testimony, handouts, other questions, or for people needing special accommodation, please contact Bianca Laxton at bianca.laxton@wtb.wa.gov.