My Trip Into the Land of Oz Angela

My Trip Into the Land of Oz Angela Warner Martin, BS

Acknowledgements ¡ ¡ Sue Vest, CTR Nancy Cole, CTR Deborah Smith, CTR Jeannette Jackson-Thompson, MSPH, Ph. D This project was supported in part by a cooperative agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) (#U 58/DP 000820 -01) and a Surveillance Contract between DHSS and the University of Missouri.

Some Where Over the Rainbow Biological Sciences Degree ¡ Stephens College ¡ AHIMA Conference ¡ Visit to MCR ¡ Opportunity ¡ l Career Track

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. ”

Whirlwind of Change: Tossed To & Fro ¡ Hospital Registrars l l ¡ Learning tool Prove myself MCR staff l l Response to new ideas No history

“If I only had a brain!”

Training, Training ¡ 1 of 3 CTRs-In-Training l l l In House Workshops Webinars Experienced co-workers ¡ CTR training programs ¡

Training, Training ¡ Resources for standards ¡ Software

“If I only had a Heart!”

Atmosphere ¡ Management l l ¡ Flexible l l ¡ Open Door Two Way Communication Daily Duties Work Schedule New Ideas

Atmosphere ¡ Building on Strengths ¡ Attitude ¡ Fun

“If I only had the Nerve!”

Endless Possibilities ¡ Always Learning ¡ Other Duties as Assigned l ¡ New projects Workload

Conclusions ¡ Take a Chance ¡ Atmosphere ¡ Ownership

Thank You Questions? Angela Warner Martin, BS warnerac@health. missouri. edu http: //mcr. umh. edu