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C J Honaker1, N K Sprayberry, M L Smith

  • 1Alabama Department of Public Health, Montgomery, USA.

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|May 7, 1998
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The Alabama Department of Public Health created cost-effective, interactive inservice training for over 6,000 employees. This innovative program utilizes satellite technology to deliver engaging content across 120 sites statewide.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Educational Technology
  • Distance Learning

Background:

  • Agencies require innovative methods for employee inservice training.
  • Traditional training can be costly and logistically challenging for widespread organizations.
  • The Alabama Department of Public Health sought a scalable solution for its extensive workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a cost-effective, interactive inservice training program.
  • To showcase the utilization of satellite technology for employee education in public health.
  • To provide a model for other agencies seeking to enhance their training initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Leveraged satellite technology to broadcast interactive inservice training sessions.

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  • Developed engaging and entertaining content suitable for diverse employee needs.
  • Deployed the training program across 120 sites, reaching over 6,000 employees.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully delivered cost-effective inservice training to a large, geographically dispersed employee base.
    • Achieved high levels of interactivity and engagement through the satellite-delivered program.
    • Demonstrated the feasibility of using advanced technology for practical public health training.

    Conclusions:

    • Satellite technology offers an innovative and efficient solution for delivering large-scale employee inservice training.
    • The Alabama Department of Public Health's program serves as a successful model for cost-effective, interactive training.
    • Implementing such programs can enhance employee skills and extend the reach of public health initiatives.