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Health Services Professional Advisory CommitteeMeeting Minutes
3 April 2014Teleconference Call
Welcome – CDR Stacy Evans
The meeting was called to order at 1302 EDT by CDR Stacey Evans.
Roll Call
A roll call was conducted by LCDR Ghiya and CDR Evans announced that a quorum was present.
HS PAC Voting Members
Name AttendanceCDR Stacy Evans, Chair PresentCDR Bobby Rasulnia, Chair Elect ExcusedCDR Todd Alspach PresentCDR Carlos Bell PresentLCDR Francis Bertulfo ExcusedCDR Kelly Brown ExcusedCDR Barbara Cohn PresentCDR Rhondalyn Cox PresentCAPT Amanda Dunnick PresentCDR Travis Fisher ExcusedCDR Malaysia Gresham PresentCDR Ieshia Jones PresentCDR Todd Lennon PresentCDR Kim McIntosh-Little ExcusedLCDR Amy Peterson/Strain PresentCDR Josef Rivero PresentLCDR Jemekia Thornton PresentCDR Joseph (Jay) Roth ExcusedCDR William Waldron ExcusedCDR Malaika Washington PresentLT David Young Present
Ex-officio Members
Name Role AttendanceRADM Epi Elizondo CPO AbsentLCDR Neelam Ghiya Executive Secretary Present
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Guests Present (Received from Call Operator)
CDR Carlos BellCAPT David LauLT David YoungCDR Ieshia JonesLCDR Joel NelsonCDR Joseph RiveroCDR Kimberly Mcintosh-LittleLCDR Lamar HendersonCDR Malaika WashingtonCDR Rhondalyn CoxCDR Todd AlspachCDR Aimee WilliamsCDR Ali DannerCAPT Amanda DunnickLCDR Amy StrainLT Anca TabakovaCDR Armando VeltranLT Ayana AndersonLCDR BashayLCDR Bethany ParrishLCDR BonaparteCAPT Brenda GearhartCDR Brett MaycockLCDR Brian BurtLCDR BrookLCDR Camille MitchellCDR Carmen BellCDR Chris LimLCDR Chris PoulsonLCDR Cindy EugeneLCDR Clifford ColemanLT Colleen BossoCDR ConnerLCDR DanielCAPT David DelacruzLCDR David LumLT Desiree McNairLT Diane RichardsonLCDR Donald ErtelLCDR Dorinda BallCAPT Elise Young
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LCDR Erica MurrayCDR FajardoCDR GarnerCAPT George DurginCDR Helen CoxLCDR HurstCDR Jacinta SmithLCDR Jamar BarnesLCDR James PittCAPT Janet HawkinsLCDR Jemekia ThorntonLCDR Jennifer BornemannLCDR Jennifer SmithLCDR Jennifer TateCDR Jeremy CombsLCDR Jill BreitbachLCDR JoelLCDR John PaulLCDR Jose PenLCDR Joseph NewcombCDR Joseph RiveroLCDR Julie Erb-AlvarezLCDR June GermainCDR Jyl WoolfolkLCDR Karen ForbesLCDR Kimberley RickettsLCDR Kimberly Spady-GroveCDR Kimmine HudsonLT Leticia ManningLCDR Lorener BrayboyCAPT Luanne RectorCDR Lynda BishopLCDR Lynn FieldCDR Malasia GreshamLT Marquita BurnettLCDR Monique RichardsLT Monique WorrellLCDR Myesha FrancesLCDR NewcombLCDR ParmleyLCDR Patrick NeubertLCDR Paula Murrain-HillCDR Raquel Peat
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CDR Robert WindomLCDR Ryan ClairmontLT Ryan ToliverCDR Samuel SchaffzinLT Sara LeeCDR Scott KlimpCDR Scottie EpplerCDR SerramoCDR Shane SimsLT Shannon AldrichLCDR Simleen KaurLT Tameika KastnerLT Tara DondzilaLT Tara FoleyCDR Tarsha CavanaughLT Thomas MarudoLT Thuy M NguyenCDR Tiffany EdmondsLCDR Tiffany TalaferoCDR Timothy PappalardoLCDR Tomika BevinsCDR Tracey BranchLT Tracy TilghmanCDR Travis Fisher
CPO Report –RADM Epi Elizondo
N/A
Subcommittee Reports
Awards – CDR Barbara Cohn
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.
1. Beginning process of ordering plaques for the HS PAC awards symposium2. Looking into updating past Joint Services Certificates into Awards
Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.
1. Completed advertisement and selection process for three Junior Officers for the Joint Services: Heath Services Junior Officer Award of Excellence. Army will host awards ceremony between April 26-May 1st, further logistics (location/time) to be outlined by the Army.
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2. Completed the selection process for the Garcia and Kissel awards, announcement to be made at the Awards Ceremony which will be held on Tuesday June 19, 2015 during the HSO Category Day at the USPHS Training Symposium in Atlanta, GA.
3. Notified the symposium team of the awardees for the 2015 Kissel, Garcia and 2014 Responder of the Year.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.
Career Development – CDR Kelly Brown
Current Activities/Updates – 1. CDS Operations Team planning for the HSO Booth at the 2015 COF Symposium is in-progress.2. CDS Analytics/Assessment Team are working on a feasibility study to better understand why Officers are not promoted; targeting a meeting in May with CDR Mary McCormick, DCCPR promotion coordinator to discuss.3. CDS Operations Team has begun planning for the Career Counseling Sessions at COA; a call for volunteers is forthcoming and the connection with the Mentoring Subcommittee has been made.4. CDS Promotion Team has established lead officers for each of its major projects (Career counseling at COA, Career Development Webinars, CV Review, Coaching on Demand, etc.)5. Meetings/planning with the Mentoring Subcommittee rep for the Career Counseling at COA will commence soon.
Accomplishments – 1. The CDS Operations Team completed roster updates on the HSO website, updated the roster
information in the myattendancetracker system, and assigned roles & responsibilities to team members for team activities.
2. The CDS Analytics/Assessment Team completed draft of the annual training and needs assessment survey; targeting this month (April) to distribute to HSOs.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. N/A
Communications – CDR Rhondalyn Cox
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.
- Each Team continues to receive webrequest updates and submissions for the Weekly and Listserv.
- We are continuing to look for ways to streamline the Weekly and make it more interactive and user-friendly.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. N/A
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Membership – CDR Josef Rivero
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.We 3 ongoing projects currently being conducted:1. Feasibility Study- Review and evaluate current HSO numbers and the current breakdown of VMs by HSO disciplines to determine if we can justify an increase in VMs. The goal is to ensure that we have a true representation of the diversity of the category so each discipline is represented.2. Applicant Scoring Sheet- current review of the scoring sheet to ensure benchmarks are objective and reflects the current trends in PHS leadership priorities.3. Nomination Frequently Ask Questions- completed the review of the Nominations FAQ.
Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.1. Completed the review and updated the HSPAC Nominations Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ).2. Send out the 2016-2018 HSPAC Call for Voting Members to the HSPAC Website, List serve and weekly announcements.3. Completed 3 monthly membership meeting; 2 project meetings.4. Updated the 2015 HSPAC Subcommittee members.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. Looking for secure online HSPAC Subcommittee Membership storage site.2. Collaborating with HSPAC Policy regarding membership inquiries. Mentoring – CDR Jay Roth
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report. N/AAccomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.
1. Mentoring Subcommittee leadership, key contacts, and revised Workgroups updated on the HS PAC website.
2. LT Roberto Garza selected as Lead for updating Mentoring Program Handbook.3. A Mentoring Program evaluation strategy has been identified and preliminary measures are being
vetted by team members.4. SOP revisions for subcommittees are underway.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting. N/APolicy – CDR Travis Fisher
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.
Reviewing Charter, Bylaws, DHPAG bylaws, and creating SOP template
Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.
Completed initial review of HSPAC Charter.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. Vote on the Special Events Subcommittee2. Vote on MAPAG Bylaws
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Readiness – CDR Carlos Bell
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.
The HS Readiness Subcommittee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1500 – 1600 EST hrs. Anyone interested in joining the Subcommittee should contact LT Roberta Garza at [email protected]. The Subcommittee last met on 11 March 2015. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, 8 April 2015.
The Cross Category Readiness Work Group (CCRWG) also met on Wednesday, 25 March 2015. Both CDR Carlos Bell and LT Allen Applegate, Readiness Subcommittee Alternate Chair, represented the HSO PAC at the meeting.
The USPHS will be transitioning the payment system to the USCG system, i.e., Direct Access. This will take into effect on January 2016. Similar to the other services, starting in January 2016, we will get paid twice a month, on the 1st and around the 15th.
During the 01 January 2015 Quarterly Basic Readiness check, RedDOG reported that out of 1,302 HSO officers, 110 officers did not meet basic readiness standards. 91.55% Meaning 91.55% Basic R HSOs were ranked #5 among our PHS professional categories.
Category Basic Exempt NotQualified Total Basic +
Exempt%
Ready* Ranking
HSO 1,147 45 110 1,302 1,192 91.55% 5
Cross Category Totals 5,876 158 639 6,673 6,034 90.42%
As of 12 March 2015 only 81.57% of HSO officers were projected to meet basic readiness standards for the 01 April 2015 quarterly Basic-Readiness check – 2 weeks prior. This is expected as projected rates tend to drop after the official quarterly check and tend to increase the closer we get to the quarterly check. That being said, it does show that many of us are waiting until the last minute to update our files.
All 240 HSO officers who were not projected to meet basic readiness during the 12 March 2015 check were notified by the Subcommittee’s Basic Readiness Work Group.
The most recent official quarterly readiness check was done on 01 April 2015. Once the basic readiness data is adjudicated by RedDOG, the Subcommittee will receive and share the readiness status for the HSO PAC Category. Please note that Direct Access will be down for approximately the first 0two weeks in April while adjudication is being done.
Each officer is responsible for ensuring their individual Readiness qualification. Maintaining basic level of Readiness is a condition of service and therefore mandatory for all officers at all times. Failure to sustain basic level of Readiness could impact eligibility for future promotion, eligibility for individual or group awards, and/or lead to Board review for retention of officer on active duty in USPHS Commissioned Corps.
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Additionally, basic readiness qualification is a pre-requisite for participation in all deployments.
We urge you to do your part to ensure that 100% of our HSO officers are qualified at basic level of Readiness. Part of this is ensuring that you are proactively checking your readiness status on Direct Access each quarter and planning in advance to meet readiness requirements that may be expiring. Officers who believe to have an incorrect readiness status in Direct Access, should email LCDR Nasser Mahmud (RedDOG) ([email protected]) ASAP.
Officers that cannot complete the requirements for basic readiness because they are/have been deployed to the Ebola mission will be given a 90 day administrative waiver.
If you need assistance with your Readiness, please do the following:
o Review step-by-step instructions for completing each Readiness requirement in the document titled Readiness-Down to Basics at: http://dcp.psc.gov/CCMIS/RedDOG/Forms/Basic_Readiness_Checklist.pdf. This document includes a “listing of basic readiness requirements for USPHS Commissioned Corps officers and detailed instructions on completing bureaucratic requisites for each basic readiness requirement.” Instructions for viewing your current and projected readiness status in Direct Access are also included in this document.
o If you have specific questions regarding your Readiness, you can submit a Readiness Assistance Form (RAF) to RedDOG from the secure log-in area of the CCMIS website. After you sign-in, click on “RedDOG” from left navigation bar. You may also send your inquiry to RedDOG at [email protected].
LCDR Joel Nelson is the new lead for the HSO P.A.C.E. Program -- the PHS APFT Certificate of Excellence Program. Piloted first among the Pharmacy category, the program aims to incentivize officers to not only adopt the APFT for Basic Readiness qualification but to motivate them to continue to work at their scores and increase fitness levels. There are three types of certificates: First-Time APFT Awards, Overall Fitness Level Increases, and Achieving Overall Fitness Level 4.
Officers need to submit an electronic copy of their Physical Readiness Standards Report and a screenshot from Direct Access of their Physical Fitness Summary page. Again, that POC is LCDR Joel Nelson at [email protected]. We've already submitted one Certificate request in 2015. LCDR Nelson just took over as Lead, but the program is up and running. Please keep an eye out for a flurry of activity on that front.
The Readiness Website Work Group is in the process of reviewing and updating the Readiness portion of the HSO Website. The ultimate goal is to revamp the structure of the website to better communicate readiness information to all HSO officers.
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The newly formed Education and Communications Work Group is in the process of identifying guest speakers as part of a new Readiness Lecture Series. Additionally, we hope to start including Readiness Tips in the HSO Weekly Announcements.
Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.
Restructured the Subcommittee into six working groups to better align with and meet the subcommittee’s goals for 2015.
- Basic Readiness Outreach WG o Leads: LCDRs Matthew Johns & Philip Lafleur
- CAD Outreach WG o Leads: CDR Mark McKinnon & LT Stephanie Briguglio
- Education and Communications WG o Lead: LT Allen Applegate
- HSO P P.A.C.E. WG o Lead: LCDR Joel Nelson
- Policies and Procedures WG o Leads: CDR Brett Maycock & LT Thomas Maruna
- Readiness Website WG o Leads: LT Tala Hooban & LT Roberto Garza
The Subcommittee Leadership meet with working group leads to discuss/brainstorm activities and goals for the upcoming calendar year.
The Basic Readiness Outreach WG contacted all 240 HSO officers who were not projected to meet the basic readiness standards as of 12 March 2015.
Established schedule for monthly subcommittee calls and held first call to discuss activities for the coming year.
Developed template for leads to capture and report working group activities to the full subcommittee.
Established the HSO PAC Readiness email account ([email protected]) that will be used by the Readiness Subcommittee to communicate with HSO officers regarding their Readiness status.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. N/A
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Recruitment and Retention – CDR Malaika Washington
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.
Signing and providing of appointment letters for HSAAP (Health Services Applicant Assignment Program) liaisons
Considerations on recruitment brochure for 2015 onward since HSO recruitment capacity has diminished in austere times. Officers stationed in IHS and BOP facilities, as well as attending career fairs, still find the brochure helpful as they explain the mission and purpose of the commission corps to civilian co-workers and others that they serve. The “recruitment brochure” may become more of a marketing brochure to inform the public of our service and maintain visibility throughout the “freeze”.
HSAAP Point-of-Contacts promoting service of the HSAAP for officers interested in a career change or physical move.
2015 R&R Retention Survey will be going out to HSO’s in late-April/ early-May.
Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report. Regular marketing and promotion of HSAAP as an option for officers interested in getting
assistance with new assignments, moves, networking, and resume review Completed majority of HSAAP appointment letters Secured additional PAG liaisons for R&R alignment, information sharing, reduce duplication of
efforts R&R Website updated with 2015 contacts and information
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. 2015 R&R Retention Survey before dissemination to HSO officers at-large.
Professional Advisory Group (PAG) Reports) – CDR Malaysia Gresham
Basic and Applied Science (BASPAG)
Initiative 1: To revise, implement, and approve changes in the BASPAG Bylaws by December 2015.
Initiative 2: To have all subcommittees to develop Standard Operating Procedures detailing their major functions/formal processes in order to streamline transition of
office and accurately capture roles within BASPAG, by November 2015.Initiative 3: To assist officers in finding mentors/mentees and to establish a recruitment and
retention survey in 2015.Current status of initiatives: 1. Bylaws have been disseminated to voting members for review and input.
2. Committee are in the beginning stages of planning SOPs.
3. Committee are in the beginning stages of planning and hope to gain knowledge and assistance from respective HSO PAC committees.
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Dental Hygiene (DHPAG)
Top 3 PAG 2015 Initiatives/Goals:Initiative 1:
Review and update bylaws and develop standard operating procedures for specific tasks/duties for each subcommittee
What current activities are going on that are meeting these? Bylaws have been updated, out for review. Next step: voting results are due February
20, 2015.
Initiative 2: Adding a mentor subcommittee
What current activities are going on that are meeting these? Mentor subcommittee added at today’s call, chair and co-chair identified
Initiative 3: DHPAG Newsletter
What current activities are going on that are meeting these? Communications subcommittee has identified a newsletter as their initiative for 2015 Design, setup, and distribution specifics are currently being developed
Initiative 4: Career Development Subcommittee wants to expand on last year’s CV Review program
What current activities are going on that are meeting these? Subcommittee is putting together a proposal for program design Will present proposal at April’s call
Healthcare Administration (HAPAG)
Top 3 PAG 2015 Initiatives/Goals:Initiative 1:Promoting career and professional development opportunities, as well as mentoring program(s) for HAPAG officers.What current activities are going on that are meeting these?
Career development speaker series Officer job shadowing program Resource development on career pathways and progression
Initiative 2:
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Enhancing our communication efforts and connectivity with HAPAG members.What current activities are going on that are meeting these?
Regular listserv messaging Enhancing website/social media (LinkedIn) footprint Campaign to identify and engage ALL healthcare administrators in the Corps
Initiative 3:Building partnerships with other PAGs and fostering collaboration with external stakeholders, including our sister services (DoD).
What current activities are going on that are meeting these? Cross-cutting PAG activities (co-sponsored events) Engaging American College of Healthcare Executives Exploring joint initiatives with healthcare administrators from other services (through
AMSUS contacts)
What can the HS-PAC do to assist you with reaching your initiatives? Assist HAPAG with marketing, promotion and PAG branding efforts Assist HAPAG in working with the Office of the Surgeon General to identify and target
all of the healthcare administrators in the USPHS Commissioned Corps Enable communication with the Office of the Surgeon General and PAC leadership
regarding new and changing PHS policies and current events
Health Information Technology (HITPAG)
Top 3 PAG 2015 Initiatives/Goals:Initiative 1:Establish HITPAG Strategic Plan FrameworkWhat current activities are going on that are meeting these?Initiative 2:Review/Update current HITPAG BylawsWhat current activities are going on that are meeting these?- Considerations to establish a workgroup to assist in the planningInitiative 3:Streamline Subcommittee/PAG Voting membership activitiesWhat current activities are going on that are meeting these?- Considerations to establish a workgroup to assist in the planning
What can the HS-PAC do to assist you with reaching your initiatives?Remain available to assist with facilitation with other PAGs if necessary.
Medical Laboratory Science (MLSPAG)
Top 3 PAG 2015 Initiatives/Goals:
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Initiative 1:Address and establish a mentor program within MLS PAG, either as a separate subcommittee or as part of a current subcommitteeInitiative 2:Establish an SOP for our newly-created Senior Advisory work groupInitiative 3:Obtain feedback on our new structure implemented 2015 (fewer voting members, staggered term limits)
Optometry (OPAG)
Mission: Represent and advocate for the professional discipline of optometry and its commissioned officers, civil servants, contract and tribal optometrists serving within the Public Health Service and affiliated services.
1. To align the OPAG with HSO PAC1. This will be done by encouraging involvement in HSO PAC sub
committees2. Aligning our organization structure with HSO-PAC
2. Start tracking the pulse of the Profession within PHS1. Put out a survey to gauge the enthusiasm of the members2. Put out a monthly email highlighting a member of the organization3. Assign a liaison to each of the major optometric organizations
3. Award those that deserve1. Call for award nominations and encourage those that are known to be
high performers.4. Grow the force
1. 9 new applicants- help with mentoring.2. Track current Job postings with-in HIS.
Physician Assistant (PAPAG)
Top 3 PAG 2015 Initiatives/Goals:Initiative 1:Bylaws revision
Policy and procedures subcommittee is nearing completion of this task.Initiative 2:Improve communications with all Corps PAs
Communications committee is upgrading our internal listserv, streamlining policy as to which messages get sent and required content.
Initiative 3:CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION: 1) Determine continuing medical education opportunities for maintaining licensure 2) Determine who is currently being funded and to what degree
Professional development subcommittee has sent a survey.
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What can the HS-PAC do to assist you with reaching your initiatives?Assist by providing an updated list of PAs in the Corps
Psychology (PsyPAG)
Initiative 1: Identifying issues of interest and facilitating the resolution of concerns as they relate to PHS psychologists.What current activities are going on that are meeting these? • A monthly speaker series to help officers gain a better understanding of various functions within USPHS and to learn about career opportunities in various agencies• Tracking and sharing important scholarly work• Conference notifications to assist with professional development and career progressionInitiative 2: Assessing personnel needs of USPHS as related to psychology and assisting in meeting the needs relative to recruitment, retention, training, utilization and professional developmentWhat current activities are going on that are meeting these?• Monitoring potential developments/changes in MOAs (DoD, VA)• Weekly job postings are shared with our members• Awards for Senior and Early Career Psychologists are held annually• Surveys are conducted to identify concerns and needs of membersInitiative 3: Developing position papers, statistical reports, and/or guidelines where appropriate, to advise and comment on matters relating to the personnel issues, psychologists and their practices.What current activities are going on that are meeting these?• No open papers at this time. Our membership has been active in the Operation United
Assistance both with deployments and development of training materials for family members
Public Health (PHPAG)
Top 3 PAG 2015 Initiatives/Goals:
Initiative 1:To provide guidance and resources to advance the professional development goals of officers in the Public Health PAG disciplines of epidemiology, generalists of public health, policy, health promotion/health education, and global health.What current activities are going on that are meeting these?Planning and implementation of the following activities:
Epidemiological Roles and Duties During Deployments Monthly list of upcoming epidemiology and public health-related events “National Prevention Strategy in Action Initiative” to promote the NPS in DC public
charter schools by offering engaging educational chats on a variety of topics. Healthy Eating, Menu Planning and Reading Labels Training Promotions Webinar
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Global Maternal/Child Health Training Officer Resiliency Brown Bag Obesity Prevention Brown Bag
Promotion of the PHPAG activities listed above through the following PHPAG and other communication channels:
PHPAG Weekly Announcements HSO Weekly Announcements HSPAC/PHPAG Web Page
Initiative 2:To provide leadership and growth opportunities for officers to enhance their personal and professional goals. What current activities are going on that are meeting these?Planning and implementation of the following activities:
Opportunities to lead through the PHPAG Sub-Committees/Public Health Tracks and special projects
Coaching-on-Demand and mentorship Recognition of an officer that has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the field
of public health through the Excellence in Leadership Award Recognition of a Junior Officer that demonstrated exemplary commitment to the mission
of USPHS and the PHPAG
Initiative 2:To maintain recruitment and retention efforts to ensure a robust PHPAG membership and serving the professional development needs of officers in the PHPAG disciplinesWhat current activities are going on that are meeting these?
OBC Open House PHPAG Social at the COF Symposium Promotion of the PHPAG through print and web materials including the PHPAG
brochure, web page, PHPAG Weekly Announcements, HSO Weekly Announcements, etc.
What can the HS-PAC do to assist you with reaching your initiatives?Continue to provide exemplary customer service in the way of communications and promotion of PHPAG activities through the HSPAC web page, HSO Weekly Announcements and other mechanisms. Identify opportunities for cross-PAG, cross-committee collaboration.
Social Work (SWPAG)
Initiative 1: DoD right sizing-No social worker left behind Initiative 2 : Career Guidance Mentor Tool Initiative 3: Policy and Membership will roll out: Voting Membership Model aligning with HS PAC Active 2016. Voting members to be finalized by end of 2015
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Monthly Updates: January: Initiative 1: Continued monitoring and emphasis on mentor/mentee relationships,
continued support from our Senior Advisor/CDR Dwayne Buckingham's activities in Washington DC.
Initiative 2: Working with Mentoring subcommittee and CDR Malaysia Gresham to educate all PHS social workers about this useful toll to assist and support mentor/mentee process.
Initiative 3: Planning will begin for Membership committee to establish and execute elections for voting members by end of 2015 so this process can begin in 2016.
Report Name: Events Subcommittee Report – LT David Young
Current Activities/Updates - Updates on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report.
1. The SOP/Survey Workgroup is working on developing the Events Subcommittee SOP2. The SOP/Survey Workgroup will be developing an Events Satisfaction Survey to capture and
evaluate innovative ideas and best practices from Health Services Officers and implement them across the Events Subcommittee to increase efficiency of processes, introduction of new ideas, and streamlining of information.
Accomplishments - Activities completed since the last report.1. The Events Subcommittee was approved by the HSPAC voting members to operate as a
freestanding subcommittee2. The Events Subcommittee has identified leads for the following workgroups: Change of
Command ceremony, HSO Category Day, HSO Scientific and Symposium Social, HSO Holiday Luncheon, SOP/Survey Workgroup, and Events Subcommittee Web Administrator.
Action Items - Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting.1. N/A
Other Updates and Reports
HSO Category Day –CDR Ieshia Jones
We are very excited to celebrate the 50th annual USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium held May 18-21, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. Category Day will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 8AM. The keynote Speaker will be RADM (ret) Thomas Borneman. The day will also include a panel discussion on HSO Officer
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Perspectives-Liberia Mission, Awards Luncheon, modified PAC meeting and the signature round table sessions on pertinent public health and career development topics.
Registration for the symposium is open, please visit the Symposium website at https://events.wwsc.us/eventmanager/OnlineRegistration.asp?eventcode=3M9. We look forward to seeing everyone in Atlanta, GA!!! For more information regarding the HSO Category Day, please contact: CDR Ieshia Jones at [email protected] or CDR Donna Phillips Addison at [email protected].
Additionally, we encourage HSOs to participate in the 1:1 career mentoring session, held in conjunction with the Symposium to obtain practical guidance and advice on career development, officer ship, and more!
AMSUS – CDR David Lau NEED REPORT STILL
JOAG – LCDR Avi Stein
Current Activities/Update – Update on activities previously reported and/or new activities initiated after the last report: The next JOAG General Member Meeting will be on April 10th, 2015: 1300 - 1500 ET. [Dial-in
Number: 626-677-3000; Access code: 7919605]. The next JOAG Journeyman Speaker Series will on May 8th: 1300-1400 ET. The topic will be:
"USPHS Awards" presented by CAPT Ross Spears. [Dial-in Number: 1-860-970-0300; Passcode 6904646].
Experience a day of another officer's life at work! JOAG Job Shadowing Program begins open enrollment August 25th and is looking for new junior and senior officers for this exciting career enhancing opportunity. [POCs LCDR Shepherd: [email protected] and LCDRs Maniwang: [email protected]].
JOAG is recruiting both experienced as well as new junior officers for the JOAG Peer to Peer Network. The purpose of the JOAG Peer-to-Peer Networking Program is to groom all JOAG officers for professional success, facilitate information exchange, and promote camaraderie through peer based relationships. [POC LT Megan Heyden: [email protected] and LT Omobogie Amadasu: [email protected]].
The JOAG Book Club will be discussing Chapter Two of the PHS Officer’s Guide which deals with leadership principles for USPHS Officers on April 30th. Call-in information will be forthcoming on the JOAG listserv.
If you are not a member of the JOAG listserv, please sign up. Numerous opportunities for Junior Officers are frequently posted.
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Accomplishments – Activities completed since the last report: The Spring 2015 JOAG Journal issue will soon be published and posted on the JOAG
website at http://www.usphs.gov/corpslinks/JOAG/journal.aspx .
Action Items – Action requested from the PAC voting membership at this meeting: N/A
Old Business
N/ANew Business
LT Events Subcommittee (reported via LT Young per CDR Evans)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 EDT. The next HS PAC All Hands meeting is scheduled for Friday, 5 June 2015, at 1300 EDT.
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Draft minutes prepared by: LCDR Neelam Ghiya & LT Monique Worrell, HS PAC Executive Secretary
Submitted by: CDR Stacy Evans, HS PAC Chair
Reviewed by: RADM Epi Elizondo, Health Services Chief Professional Officer
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