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Empowering Patient Safety Outreach Through Interprofessional Partnerships: Educating Our Communities, Chris Childs, Linda Walton Jun 2012

Empowering Patient Safety Outreach Through Interprofessional Partnerships: Educating Our Communities, Chris Childs, Linda Walton

Chris A. Childs

No abstract provided.


Simulation As A Tool To Enhance Learning & Education, Sarah Andrews, Chris A. Childs, Jonathan Koffel, Kelly Thormodson Jun 2012

Simulation As A Tool To Enhance Learning & Education, Sarah Andrews, Chris A. Childs, Jonathan Koffel, Kelly Thormodson

Chris A. Childs

No abstract provided.


Consumer Health Information Access For Clinical Sites Of The Iowa Institute On Clinical & Translational Science, Chris A. Childs Jun 2012

Consumer Health Information Access For Clinical Sites Of The Iowa Institute On Clinical & Translational Science, Chris A. Childs

Chris A. Childs

No abstract provided.


Iowa Go Local, Chris A. Childs Jun 2012

Iowa Go Local, Chris A. Childs

Chris A. Childs

No abstract provided.


History Of The Iowa Public Health Association 1891-2010, Chris Childs, Ronald Eckoff Jun 2012

History Of The Iowa Public Health Association 1891-2010, Chris Childs, Ronald Eckoff

Chris A. Childs

No abstract provided.


Using It To Engage Patients In Seeking Information About Their Health Conditions, Linda J. Walton, Chris A. Childs, Jimmy A. Reyes Jun 2012

Using It To Engage Patients In Seeking Information About Their Health Conditions, Linda J. Walton, Chris A. Childs, Jimmy A. Reyes

Chris A. Childs

No abstract provided.


Building A Best Practices Team: Creating Stronger Online Tutorials Together, Jennifer Deberg, Amy Blevins, Chris Childs Jun 2012

Building A Best Practices Team: Creating Stronger Online Tutorials Together, Jennifer Deberg, Amy Blevins, Chris Childs

Chris A. Childs

Purpose: The purpose of this poster is to demonstrate the value of having a best practices working group to explore software programs and develop policies and procedures for the creation of online instructional materials. In addition, we would like to emphasize the importance of partnering with the other libraries within a University or other organization to share ideas and avoid duplication of effort. Methods: In order to determine the best software for creating tutorials, the University libraries put together a taskforce to investigate Jing, Panopto, Camtasia and Captivate. After deciding which products to purchase and support, a new team formed …


Youtube For Hosting Video Tutorials: The Hows, Whys And Why Nots, Amy E. Blevins Mals, Chris Childs Ms, Ericka Raber Mals Jun 2012

Youtube For Hosting Video Tutorials: The Hows, Whys And Why Nots, Amy E. Blevins Mals, Chris Childs Ms, Ericka Raber Mals

Chris A. Childs

Many libraries are finding it beneficial to create video tutorials. They are helpful in freeing up class time for more complex topics, they provide users with 24/7 access to library instruction, and they are invaluable for distance education students. Once the tutorials are created, the next question becomes one of publishing or hosting those tutorials. In this session, participants will be introduced to using YouTube as an option for placing videos online. Participants will also be shown how to create a YouTube account and learn some of the benefits and drawbacks to placing materials onto YouTube. The presenters will discuss …


Partnering For Patient Empowerment Through Community Awareness, Chris Childs, Linda Walton, Mary Kay Brooks, Mindy Egeland, Tanya Uden-Holman, Lorri Zipperer Jun 2012

Partnering For Patient Empowerment Through Community Awareness, Chris Childs, Linda Walton, Mary Kay Brooks, Mindy Egeland, Tanya Uden-Holman, Lorri Zipperer

Chris A. Childs

This poster will examine the importance of networking public libraries with community hospitals for quality consumer health programming. The University of Iowa partnered with five communities in Iowa to provide a training program on patient safety for consumers. The project, Empowering Public Health / Patient Safety Outreach through Community was funded through a subcontract with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region. Presenters will describe the planning process, collaborative partnerships, and challenges encountered.


Simulations, Outreach And Health Sciences Libraries: A Triple Play For Success, Linda J. Walton, Amy Blevins, Chris Childs, Sarah Andrews, Jennifer Deberg Jun 2012

Simulations, Outreach And Health Sciences Libraries: A Triple Play For Success, Linda J. Walton, Amy Blevins, Chris Childs, Sarah Andrews, Jennifer Deberg

Chris A. Childs

Purpose: Our library staff has been partnering with faculty to develop curricula using simulation equipment for various outreach programs to youth in the state. The simulation center is housed and managed by our library. This presentation will recount the development and expansion of this two-year old program and describe its various components. The programs are aimed at grades 5-12 to stimulate interest in science and health care professions through engagement and participation in a variety of interactive educational sessions using simulation equipment, such as eye exams, neurological/cognitive assessments, and cardiac rhythm evaluation. Methods: The focus of the paper will be …