1. www.3RNet.org Best Practices in Workforce 2015 National Rural Health Day November 19, 2015 Mike Shimmens, 3RNet Executive Director Jill D’Errico, Rhode Island 3RNet Member Kirby Lecy, Massachusetts 3RNet Member

2. www.3RNet.org 3RNet.org As a national nonprofit network, we have 53 members across the country As an organization, we are best known for our job board - our best tool to communicate 3RNet as a trusted resource for jobs in rural and underserved areas across the country We provide our members with networking and educational opportunities related to community-based recruitment and retention We have around 2000 visitors to 3RNet.org each week © 2014 3RNet 2

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4. www.3RNet.org Who our members are © 2015 3RNet 4

5. www.3RNet.org © 2014 3RNet 5 Features & Resources 3RNet Blog State-specific, customizable pages

6. www.3RNet.org By the Numbers - 2014 -$500,000 approximate annual budget -$1.8 billion in economic impact -32,591 jobs added -1,719 health professionals placed -141,660 member referrals made © 2014 3RNet 6

7. www.3RNet.org Our Role Drive candidates & facilities to 3RNet.org for matching We want to be a TRUSTED RESOURCE for rural and underserved jobs Provide members necessary tools to support safety-net facilities A tool people can use as a CATALYST – we can be where collaboration begins © 2015 3RNet 7

8. www.3RNet.org Massachusetts © 2015 3RNet 8 Kirby Lecy, Rural Health Outreach and Communications Coordinator MDPH State Office of Rural Health 508-792-7880 Ext 2167 kirby.lecy@state.ma.us

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12. www.3RNet.org Rhode Island Jill D’Errico, Senior Public Health Promotion Specialist Office of Primary Care and Rural Health 401-222-1488 Jill.Derrico@health.ri.gov © 2015 3RNet 12

13. www.3RNet.org What We Do Assess annually the existing workforce's capacity to meet the medical, dental and mental health services needs of Rhode Islanders. Workforce recruitment and retention is part of our overall goal to increase access to care and reduce health disparities for rural populations in our state. © 2015 3RNet 13

14. www.3RNet.org How 3RNet is Used Tracking of candidates Referrals to facilities Workforce gaps Candidate registration © 2015 3RNet 14

15. www.3RNet.org How Rhode Island is Unique FQHC registration Longevity of 3RNet/protocols Trusted resource for referrals to other states © 2015 3RNet 15

16. www.3RNet.org Questions? www.3RNet.org info@3RNet.org Facebook.com/3RNet @3_RNet 1-800-787-2512 Happy National Rural Health Day!