1. Healthcare Grants Final Report Update (FY 2015-2016)By
Priscilla Lopez
Associate Dean, Economic & Workforce Development

2. List of Healthcare Grants
Song Brown: Capitation & Special Project
Department of Health Services
Remediation and Retention for Associate Degree (RN) Programs
Rupe Foundation
H1-B Grant
LAH3C (DOL: TAACCCT Grant)

3. Song Brown
Funding agency: Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development
Three grants: Capitation & Special Projects
Capitation grant Award Amount: $80,000 total for 2 years ($40,000 per year) –
Allowed for 8 total, under-represented minorities, economically disadvantaged students to be in RN program.
Supports adjunct instructors, off-set a portion of Simulation Coordinator
Capitation grant Award Amount: $40,000 total for 2 years ($20,000 per year)
Allows for 4 total, under-represented minorities, economically disadvantaged students to be in RN program.
Special Project grant Award Amount: $85,000
Admit under represented minorities and economically disadvantaged into nursing program and educate them on transfer opportunities and dual enrollment in BSN programs at four year universities
Hired two adjunct transfer counselors
Written pamphlet developed for students interested in transferring to a BSN program.
Nursing Workshops and Information Sessions held for students.
2 - Transfer Fairs –included participation from approximately 11 universities: CSUDH, CSULA, CSULB, CSUF, CSUSM, Vanguard, National, Chamberlain, West Coast, Grand Canyon, Azusa Pacific
Concurrent Enrollment: 9 students enrolled concurrently at: CSUDH, CSULA and CSULB
*Commended by BRN for having a Transfer Counselor*

4. Department of Health Services (DHS)
Funding agency: DHS, County of Los Angeles
Award Amount: $69,000
To improve study skills and enhance the overall learning and success. Program goal is to assist each graduate to seek employment in LA County health facilities.
Funded tutors, intersession workshops, Family Night, guest speakers, NCLEX- RN in person review course and other student success strategies.
Off-set small portion of Department Chair’s salary
This contract renewed for two more years for $76,000 per year.

5. Remediation and Retention for Associate Degree (RN) Programs
Funded by California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Award Amount: $171,000
To increase nursing student retention/student success for pre-nursing and current nursing students.
Funds our Nursing Success Advisor—any student who is not passing theory or clinic are referred to her for early intervention (this is called our Early Alert system)
Partially off-set Simulation Technician
Off-set a small portion of Director of Nursing’s salary and supported a portion of Project Director’s salary
Supported Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Provided Student Success Workshops & provided supplemental instruction of various topics for students.

6. Rupe Foundation Funded by Rupe Foundation Award Amount: $45,000
Enhanced Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Programs
Supported Community Outreach Coordinator position
Provided students with uniforms and books.
Reimbursed students for state exam fees.
Provided supplies for program.

7. H1-B Contract
Sub-recipient of Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Board
Funding: U.S. Department of Labor H1-B grant
Award Amount ( ): $202,154
Provided training for 29 students in Sterile Processing Technician – total: $29,227
LAHC provided training to two cohorts of medical billing students. Total number of students trained: 23; total amount: $81,630
Supported books for medical billing students. Supported trainer’s fee and funding for curriculum development.
Funding for a cohort of 11 students to complete CNA/HHA courses.
Had a total of 10 students complete
Supported salary of one Accounting Technician.
Supported a portion of CNA faculty member’s salary for curriculum development.
Provided students with uniforms.
Reimbursed students for state exam testing
Provided supplies for program.

8. LAH3C Funded by Department of Labor TAACCCT grant
Award amount: $976,891 ( )
District-wide, includes all 9 colleges, LATTC is lead college
Offered HOC 62, 63, & 64 for first time under LAHC’s sections in Spring 2016
Total Enrolled in HOC courses as of 6/30/2016: 173
Institutionalization component: Offered at Academy Medical Arts on Carson High School campus Spring & Summer 2016
Purchased instructional supplies for Nursing department, Science department (pre-requisite courses)
Supported marketing materials for Health Science pathway
Purchased defibrillator
Computer for CNA office
Supports Program Technician’s salary, portion of Office Assistant’s salary, Trainer/Presenter salary and Project Director’s salary.
Goals:
Participants Served: 548 of 742
Enrollments: 301 of 521
Program Completers: 7 of 269
Job Placements: 2 of 269
Placements in Continuing Higher Ed: 29 of 233

9. Thank you!
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