UWEC Health Care Administration

🌟Student Spotlight🌟 Kami Krumenauer is a senior in the health care administration program. She is currently out on residency at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. Kami also plays on the Women's club hockey team here at Eau Claire. When asked why she chose HCAD Kami stated, "I am very passionate about healthcare. I want to improve the quality of care for others while creating a positive change in the healthcare system. #universityofwisconsineauclaire #headforbusinessheartforcaring #HCAD #HealthcareAdministration #CHAASE

In the September edition of Provider, the national flagship publication of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), three HCAD students—Kaylee Tauferner, Kandis Fieber, and Jenna Thieding—were highlighted for their work. In partnership with AHCA/NCAL, these students trained and served as Silver Quality Award Examiners during the Spring semester of 2024. Dr. Frances Maria Hawes facilitates this partnership through her HCAD 301 course. We would also like to highlight the work of HCAD affiliates Cathy Bergland, Meghan (Karstetter) Medvitz, MSHS and Megan Corcoran, NHA, QCP #UWEC #HCAD #LongTermCare #NationalQualityAward

Annabelle Howat ('24) at Marquis Tualatin in Tualatin, Oregon worked on finding a way to decrease the challenges of communicating for patients who are hard of hearing, as well as improve the comfortability of surrounding patients. Through the use of Pocket Talkers, the objective was to improve the quality of care provided to patients who are hard of hearing, enhance the comfortability of surrounding patients, and decrease overall frustration. Post-implementation, survey results showed that nurses were better able to provide for residents, there was a decrease in the number of residents effected by surrounding excess noise, and a decrease in the level of resident and staff frustration. Overall, the use of Pocket Talkers was not only beneficial for the resident themselves, but also staff, family members, and surrounding residents. #UWEC #HCAD #LeadershipProject #residency #PocketTalkers

LCS has an exciting job opportunity starting June 2025 for their Professional Development Program! You can learn more about this position and how to apply by following the link attached: https://lnkd.in/gNbYyJPG  

🌟Reminder🌟 Our 2024 HCAD Open House is today! Join us in the CHAASE Suite Schnieder 226 from 4-5pm for some free food, games, and prizes!! This is a great opportunity to see our awesome space, network with others, and to get to know your faculty! We can't wait to see you there! #HCAD #CHAASE #UWEC #openhouse

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟 Olivia Fladhammer is a junior Health Care Administration major with a minor in Gerontology and a certificate in ASL. She is the Director of Marketing for UWEC's student chapter of ACHCA. Olivia works on campus as a tutor in the Center for Writing Excellence. When asked why she chose HCAD Olivia stated, "I had no previous personal or work experience in a nursing home setting but once I found the program I knew this is what I wanted so I could make a difference in the field. The more I got involved in activities through ACHCA. the more I know this is what I want to do!" Her favorite part about being a Blugold is all of the involvement opportunities available. A fun fact about Olivia is that she wants to eventually use her ASL certification to become a licensed interpreter. #uwec #HealthcareAdministration #headforbusinessheartforcaring #universityofwisconsineauclaire

🌟 UPCOMING EVENT 🌟 Lifespark is hosting a UWEC HCAD alumni coffee social during the MN Care Providers Conference! Current students and alumni are welcome! Register using this link: https://lnkd.in/gkpRMvGU Please register by November 8th! #UWEC #HCAD #uwecalumni #LifeSpark

Melanie Hanson ('24) at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis, MN initiated a project to improve collaboration with referral sources by sending personalized thank-you gifts of chocolates and inviting them to a meet-and-greet event. The goal was to increase accepted referrals by 10% and improve communication within the process. There was noticeable improvement as they accepted 14% of referrals in January, 17% in February, and 14% in March. Feedback from a survey sent to seven organizations indicated satisfaction with communication and a willingness to refer patients, highlighting the project's positive impact on relationships. Overall, the initiative showed the value of recognizing referral sources and creating effective communication for better outcomes. #UWEC #HCAD #universityofwisconsineauclaire #headforbusinessheartforcaring #Alumni

There is a fantastic job opening for an Executive Director at Riverview Health Services, a skilled nursing facility in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. This position is open to both new graduates and experienced administrators! Interested applicants can reach out to Eden Lewan directly at elewan@nshorthc.com or apply using this link -https://lnkd.in/g9j8h6N2

🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟 Sabrina Pilney is a senior in the Health Care Administration program with a minor in Gerontology. She is the current resident student at Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN. Sabrina chose to be an HCAD major because, "I want an opportunity to pair my leadership skills with helping the community and making a difference in residents and their families lives." A fun fact about Sabrina is that she a dancer for 17 years, including on the UWEC Dance Team! #HCAD #headforbusinessandaheartforcaring #healthcareadministration #universityofwisconsineauclaire #UWEC