The Recruitment and Retention Workshop for KAMU members will be held at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center on June 30, 2009.

The Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved and Rural Health Education & Services invite you to attend the Recruitment and Retention Workshop. Exclusively designed for KAMU member organizations, this hands-on workshop focuses on the comprehensive efforts necessary to recruit and retain healthcare providers.

Industry leaders will provide you with action-ready strategies, tips, and information on the following topics:

• Marketing to Enhance Your Recruitment Efforts
• Background Checks 101 - What you don't know CAN hurt you!
• Physician Immigration Issues & State Loan Repayment Program
• National Health Service Corps Expansion
• Developing a Recruitment and Retention Plan

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* Please note that KAMU will be offering one complimentary registration per member clinic to attend this training.

Accommodations:

Hotel: Rooms are available at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel for the Recruitment and Retention Workshop at the conference rate of $75 plus tax per room. Make reservations before the room block's expiration of June 18, 2009. Mention that you are with the KAMU Recruitment and Retention Workshop when making your reservation.

Capitol Plaza Hotel
1717 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
Reservation phone number 785-431-7200 or 1-800-579-7937
Identify yourself as being with the Recruitment and Retention Workshop for KAMU members
Cost: $75/night
Deadline to make reservations is: June 18, 2009

Food: We will provide breakfast, lunch as well as snacks and drinks throughout the day. If you have any dietary restrictions please email us at ruralhealth@kumc.edu and we will accommodate your needs.

Agenda:

Presentation Descriptions:

Marketing to Enhance Your Recruitment Efforts
Engaging healthcare providers through your marketing efforts is an essential part of the recruitment process. This session will explore marketing tools, such as printed material and having a Web site, which will increase your organization’s presence. Additionally, presenters will address the unique opportunity social networking offers to healthcare providers.

Background Checks 101 - What you don't know CAN hurt you!
Before hiring a new employee, it is important to use pre-employment screening reports as a safeguard against negligent hiring and to ensure that due diligence is performed. This presentation will focus on the process of background checks, credentialing, and regulatory standards. Anna Jarecki from AccuCheck will discuss the types of checks should be performed and why they are important.

Physician Immigration Issues & State Loan Repayment Program
“You have what kind of Visa?” If you’ve found yourself asking this question, Barbara Huske will provide you with the answer! This presentation will include an explanation of physician visas, the process for completing a J1 Sponsorship, and proven strategies to keep the process moving forward. An overview of the state loan repayment program will also be presented.

National Health Service Corps Expansion
Judy Jensen and Clark Conover will discuss the expansion of the National Health Service Corps as a result of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). Additionally, this session will provide you with information on NHSC site eligibility and responsibilities, recruitment programs, technical assistance for potential new sites, and state-based programs and resources.

Developing a Recruitment and Retention Plan
The recruitment and retention of healthcare providers can be a long and complicated endeavor. A well- developed recruitment and retention plan can ease the challenge and streamline the process. By utilizing group discussion, participants will explore and define the elements of a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan. The goal of this session is for participants to develop a generalized strategy that may be modified and enhanced based on the unique qualities and strengths of each individual organization.