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— Medics from the 115th Fighter Wing based in Madison have started a monthly training program in partnership with UW Health.
Air National Guard medics from the unit will receive at least 40 hours of clinical training every other year alongside professionals in nursing, trauma and life support, emergency department, burns and wounds, and others, according to UW Health. Training began Sept. 12 and 13 this year.
“This training keeps our skills sharp, ensures we’re adaptable across various hospital roles, and provides valuable exposure to different clinical environments,” Master Sgt. David Dubuc said.
The agreement comes after years of work and is the largest in the state between a branch of the military and a private employer, Bridget Willey, director of allied health education and career pathways at UW Health, said.
“The first group UW Health will train are medics, and the goal is to extend that to technologists, technicians, advanced practice providers and pharmacists in the future,” she said.
See the release.
— The Senate Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families Committee tomorrow is holding an informational hearing on child abuse, death and serious injury.
The Department of Children and Families’ 2023 Child Abuse and Neglect Report shows an overall decline in screened-in allegations and substantiated child abuse cases. Screened in referrals fell roughly 20% in the last five years and substantiated cases fell by roughly 17%, according to the report.
Screened in allegations are reports that Child Protective Services has determined constitute allegations of child maltreatment or threatened harm as defined by Wisconsin law.
The committee will also review other reports on child abuse and neglect from DCF.
See the 2023 Child Abuse and Neglect Report here.
See the hearing notice.
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