The MCH Training Department is
going through a time of transition and growth in an effort to help MCH develop
an agency wide training program, an important goal in the current strategic
plan. The expansion of the training program will build on the strong foundation
of training that has been offered by staff members John Warren and Stormy Cole,
along with other MCH staff, in recent years.
With the addition of new staff
last summer, the Training Department is developing a comprehensive training
program to help enhance the professional development of employees in all
departments at MCH. The training staff is seeking input from employees
throughout the agency to ensure new training opportunities meet specific needs
and interests of staff.
The training staff (pictured at left, from left to right) includes John
Warren, director of training; Kristi Michaelis, staff trainer; Miranda Traylor, who provides training support in addition
to her role as direct care recruiter; Stormy Cole, staff trainer; and Jean Wright,
staff trainer.
As part of this effort, the
training staff is evaluating documentation and records management, new employee
orientation, and training needs in the areas of state licensing and COA
requirements, risk management, MCH policies and procedures, management and supervisory
skills, technology, and special interest training that addresses current issues
or needs.
MCH staff will receive more
information in the weeks ahead about new training opportunities. For
information about training, please call a member of the training staff or stop
by their offices located on the second floor of the Johnson Student Center.
