PROJECT PURPOSE

Due to the critical need for nurses at all levels, we are implementing a "grow your own" program. This program will allow us to educate and keep our own nurses, that want to stay in Southwest Oklahoma.

EVIDENCE

Since March 1, 2020, we have lost approximately 224 Registered Nurses and 40 LPNs; to be in a fully filled status we are in need of 175 to 250 more RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. We need these programs and partnerships to ensure that we can provide quality medical care in Southwest Oklahoma.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

We serve a significant portion of rural Southwest Oklahoma, without proper healthcare options many of these people would not be able to travel to Oklahoma City or Wichita Falls for proper care. It is a critical need that we have adequate staffing to be able to provide the many comprehensive services we are able to provide. This is where this program becomes so critical for CCMH.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

The performance will be measured by the number of nurses that complete the program, pass their INCLEX, and stay as a full-time staff members at Comanche County Memorial.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma

PROGRAM CATEGORY

Addressing Negative Economic Impacts

PROGRAM SUBCATEGORY

Job Training Assistance (e.g., Sectoral job-training, Subsidized Employment, Employment Supports or Incentives)

FEDERAL GRANT AMOUNT

$

FEDERAL GRANT DESCRIPTION

None

HQ COUNTY

Comanche

ENTITY TYPE

County government entity

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