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Military Medics And Corpsmen Program

MISSION:

Offer

career

and credentialing pathways for

veterans and military spouses

seeking employment in Virginia’s healthcare system

MMAC MANDATE:Per 2.2.-2001.4 of the Code of Virginia:

“

The Department of Veterans Services, in collaboration with the Department of Health Professions, shall establish a program in which military medical personnel

may practice and perform certain delegated acts that constitute the practice of medicine or nursing under the supervision of a physician or podiatrist or Registered Nurse

who holds an active, unrestricted license in Virginia. Such activities shall reflect the level of training and experience of the military medical personnel. The supervising physician shall retain responsibility for the care of the patient.”

MANDATE:Per 54.1-2901of the Code of Virginia:“The Chief Medical Officer of an organization participating in a program may, in consultation with the Chief Nursing Officer of such organization, designate a Registered Nurse licensed by the Board or practicing with a multistate licensure privilege to supervise military personnel participating in the MMAC Program.”

MANDATE:“Section 4.1-2901 of the Code of Virginia reinforces the prior position given with regard to who is allowed to practice and the impact that will have on either facility licensure or CMS certification.  These positions supervised as provided for in the Code of Virginia, ultimately by a physician, and perhaps directly by an RN, is allowable and will not adversely impact facility reimbursement for care provided.”-Erik Bodin, Director,Virginia Department of Health-Office of Licensure and Certification

PARTNERS:Memo of Agreement/General Scope of Practice (GSOP) Development: Virginia Office of Attorney GeneralVirginia Dept. of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification Virginia Department of Health ProfessionsVirginia Board of Nursing Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association -Credentialing/Education:Virginia Community College System/Credit-2-Careers Program State Council of Higher Education Virginia Department of Defense Medical Education and Training Campus

PARTNERS:

PATHWAYS:1.) MMAC Qualified: -Honorably/Generally Discharged Army Medic, Navy Corpsman, Air Force Aerospace Medical Technician-Majority of MMAC General Scope of Practice (GSOP) Skills Performed Within 12-Months of Application Date -May Practice GSOP Skills Without Civilian Credentials2.) No Veteran Left Behind: -Honorably/Generally Discharged -Majority of GSOP Skills Not Performed Within12-Months of Discharge Date-Clinical or Non-Clinical Experience or Credentialing in RT, Lab, PT, HVAC, IT, HR, Supply Chain, Safety/Security, etc

PATHWAYS:3.) Healthcare Leadership: -Honorably/Generally Discharged After Command Role-Clinical Operations or Management Experience and/or Advanced Degree4.) Military Spouse-Credentialed/Non Credentialed Spouse of an Active Duty Service Member-Seeking Clinical or Leadership Position with a Virginia Healthcare System or Provider

PROCESS:Step One: Recruit-World Wide Pool: Veterans, Transitioning Service Members and military spouses with healthcare experience or wishing to apply their military experience and education in a healthcare career in VirginiaStep Two: Review-Honorable/General Discharge and DD214 Required-Application and General Scope of Practice (GSOP) Reviewed to Determine if MMAC-Qualified or best MMAC Career Pathway-Civilian-Style Resume Reviewed and Improved/Created if Needed Step Three: Refer -Open healthcare positions curated. Applicant Matched to MMAC Partner Healthcare System, V3 Healthcare employer and Region Requested

-Resume and GSOP Sent to healthcare HR Point of Contact by MMAC

PROCESS:

PROMOTION:-Videos-Force Multipliers/VSO-Digital/Social/Indeed-Print/Rack Cards/Posters-Targeted Print and On-Line-Quarterly/Yearly E-Updates-On-Installation Info. Sessions-Certified Healthcare Recruiter On Staff

RESULTS: “This program is so dedicated to Veterans that it is unbelievable. Without my job I have now, I would of never known about the hospital’s nursing program I will be attending.  Also, I would not have the extra income needed to support myself nor my family. MMAC was an opening of one door that led me to a hallway of hundreds of other doors.” -Army Medic“MMAC gave me the chance to keep practicing medicine at a decent pay while getting my education; making my transition almost seamless.”

-Navy Corpsman 

“

MMAC allowed me to get back into the clinical field, helped build my clinical experience, medical terminology, and patient interaction. It helped me in my pursuit of applying to PA school.”

-Air

Force Aerospace Medical Technician

“

Because of MMAC I have been able to gain employment with benefits and stabilize my life and finances. I now dream bigger for myself and for my future.”

-Navy Corpsman

RESULTS: “The MMAC program has flourished at Bon Secours. Being the Clinical Director of the MMAC program since our first hire in July 2016 is an honor. The program brings pride to the veterans performing and partnering with civilian health care teams,

it enhances

our staffing capabilities

and brings

clinical experts into the ministry

.” -Julie Selvey, RN. Director of Nursing and Education, Bon Secours/Mercy Health “Our MMAC-referred employees are very efficient in emergency situations and know what needs to be done and are able to step in to complete the task. They are

accustomed

to chaos and do not get rattled. They are methodical, calm, helpful

, and

kind. They are able to provide the back up and moral support needed in many situations

. MMAC is a great clinical pathway for Veterans.”

-

Dr

. Susan Lee, Carilion

Clinic

“

This is the way state government should

work”

-

Virginia

Senator and Navy SEAL Veteran Bill

DeSteph

“

MMAC

has proven to be great partners in recruitment of quality candidates with a unique skill set

.”

--Amber

Egyud

, COO/CNO Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

CONTACTS:Questions? Contact us anytime!Mark Whiting, Program Managermark.whiting@dvs.virginia.gov(804) 482-8508 (Office)(804) 624-9559 (Cell) Phil Trezza, Program Coordinatorphillip.trezza@dvs.virginia.gov(804) 482-8516 (Office)Kerri-Anne Gonzalez, Resource Coordinatorkerri-anne.gonzalez@dvs.Virginia.gov(804) 482-8509 (Office) www.dvs.virginia.gov