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Longbella Drug-Lakewood Health System


APPE Experience Types
Ambulatory Care

Address

Lakewood Health System
49725 Co Rd 83
Staples, MN 56479

Mail To:
Pat Ryle
501 Ski Hill Drive
Staples, MN 56479


Phone

218-296-1370

Main contact
Pat Ryle, R Ph
rylex001@umn.edu
218-296-1370

Region:
Brainerd

Lakewood Health System Site


Main Preceptor

Pat Ryle

Email

Phone
218 296 1370

 

Teaching Philosophy

LakewoodHealth System has a standing and ongoing commitment to the education of the next generation of health care providers. The staff is open to mentoring students and encouraging them to seek out and explore areas of interest. The student should be self-motivated to seek out these opportunities. Students will learn to communicate and work with other professionals in a community health care setting that includes hospital, clinic, out-patient and retail settings.


Detailed Site Information

Institution
Serving the Staples and surrounding communities since 1936, Lakewood Health System has grown from a small community hospital to one recognized as a leading rural health care system. Few rural communities have the availability of such locally owned and managed services. The marriage of technology with small town charm and friendliness makes Lakewood Health System a unique opportunity for health care professional and the people they serve, achieving our goal of providing you an exceptional healthcare experience.

Institutional Mission Statement and Vision

Mission is...
to provide personalized healthcare for a lifetime.

Our Vision is.. to be the healthcare provider of choice by providing five star service.

We Value

Open Communication
Innovation
Personalized Service
Ownership
Integrity

Pharmacy Services
Longbella Drug serves patients in 3 counties with 4 locations. The 3 clinic stores provide access to Lakewood Health System’s health care team and enjoy close working relationships. MTM services are under developement. Lani Longbella Roberts is the owner and pharmacist.

The ambulatory care rotation at Lakewood Health System is supervised from Longbella Drug. Pat Ryle, RPh is the preceptor. Although students will be working at Lakewood Clinics, they may contact, Lani, Pat or Jody Ellingson, Pharm D at Longbella Drug at any time.

The pharmacists at Lakewood Health System (Brian, Sean, Mike and Julie) participate in Pain management, Hospice, Chemo and other aspects of the student’s education.

Professionalism and Assessment
A facility orientation prior to the first day of rotation. Schedule this with the preceptor.

An introduction to the APPE rotation outcomes and walk through introductions will occur the first morning of the rotation.

Two evaluations will occur; a mid-term evaluation to establish progress and identify the focus of the remaining weeks, and a final evaluation based on outcomes met and mentor feedback.

Resources
Computer: You may use your personal laptop to access LHS’s computer network. Your work space will vary with the practitioner and site.

Parking: Free parking is available in adjoining lots to the main hospital and all remote clinics.

Dining: Employee discounts are available at the main hospital and clinic dining room, or bring your lunch. Break rooms at the remote clinics have microwave and refrigerators for your convenience; or order from the local cafes.


Ambulatory Care

Primary Preceptor
Pat Ryle
rylex001@umn.edu
218 296 1370

Preceptors
Roberts Community

Jody Ellingson Community,MTM, LTC
Pat Ryle Ambulatory Care

APPE Structure
Work and Learn with a staff of Family Practice physicians, para-professionals, and out reach specialists. Lakewood Health System has a long-standing commitment to the education of the next generation of health professionals.

In a clinic setting, students will conduct medication histories, discuss and recommend therapies and participate in patient evaluation. The student will be able to seek out learning opportunities of interest including chemotherapy, pain management, senior services, hospice, urology, orthopedics, neurology, and family practice.

Student Roles and Responsibilities
Students will review patient charts, interview & counsel patients, and observe all aspects of treating patients in a community clinic setting.

Students will participate in activities, including hub events, educational presentations and health fairs.

Other Requirements
There are no further requirements at this time.

 

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