Clinical Training Sites of Excellence

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Recognizing exceptional support

A program recognizing community and clinical training partners for exceptional support to University health sciences learners.

Nomination period not open at this time.

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2022 Clinical Training Sites of Excellence Awardees

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Allina Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Allina Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Note from nominator:

"Allina Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute embraces rehabilitation holistically for a diverse population and graciously brings our students along for it. From their resources of the therapy pool, multiple gyms, technology, and outdoor spaces patients receive tailored care from collaborative providers across multiple disciplines."

Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services

Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services 

Note from nominators:

"Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services demonstrates excellence in role modeling by teaming students with a licensed staff member/mentor who guides the students through all aspects of their clinical rotation. The students feel like they have private instruction and form close bonds with their mentor which strengthens not only their overall experience but starts them networking."

Cub Pharmacies

Cub Pharmacies

Note from nominator:

"Cub Pharmacies are structured to advance community-based pharmacy practice. Students learn from preceptors who are advancing pharmacy practice in their community."

M Health Fairview-Pharmacy Services

M Health Fairview-Pharmacy Services

Note from nominators:

"Many students who spend time in Fairview Pharmacy Services comment on their engagement in learning about issues impacting populations, notably Native American land loss."

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M Health Fairview - Rehabilitation Units

MHealth Fairview - Rehabilitation Units

Note from nominator:

"MHealth Fairview Rehabilitation units excel in interprofessional collaborative care, and their dedicated IPE site model has them going above and beyond to guarantee that learners on rotation there have the chance to participate in that care."

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood

Note from nominator:

"Planned Parenthood drives positive change in health care by role modeling excellent and equitable care for all patients who walk through their doors. They have a very diverse patient population and our students learn that each patient's story is unique and important."

The Pillars of Prospect Park

The Pillars of Prospect Park

Note from nominator:

"The Pillars of Prospect Park is open to all interprofessional opportunities that are presented to them. They have embraced students and are excited for the learning and perspectives they bring."

Walgreens

Walgreens

Note from nominator:

"Walgreens health system takes a significant amount of time and effort to come up with plans that make rotations as positive as they can be despite an increase in students' needs at different levels. "

See Awardee Archives: 2021 | 2020
 

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Associate deans, faculty, clinical placement coordinators, and program directors nominate clinical partners that exemplify notable qualities in their partnership.
 

About the Clinical Training Sites of Excellence

Exemplified notable qualities:

Creativity and/or Flexibility

  • The clinical partner accepted extra learners, adjusted clinical rotation schedules, or created and offered new clinical learning opportunities when clinical sites were closed to learners due to SARS-CoV-2.
  • The clinical partner supported our learners in staying on track toward graduation despite obstacles or hardships.
Role modeling and/or Driving Positive Change
  • The site has excelled in interprofessional collaborative care, engaged in community service, valued diversity,  demonstrated excellence in patient safety, or has shown fortitude during challenging circumstances.

Transparency, Communication, and Collaboration

  • The site communicated frequently throughout the pandemic, the suspension of clinical experiences, and through the return of those experiences. 
  • The site ensured excellent communication between the site, the academic programs, and the learners.
  • The site partnered with the academic program to support a struggling learner through development and implementation of an Individualized Education Plan. 

Demonstrated excellence in:

  • Notable long standing commitment
  • Stepping up to support students despite adverse conditions
  • Supporting diversity
  • Supporting our learners
  • Excelling in interprofessional education