The year 2023 marks a year of assessment and reflection on all that ANHO has accomplished over the past 5 years. It is a year of reaffirmation of standards and benchmarks. It is a year that ANHO must demonstrate our worthiness to be continued as a college of excellence in the eyes of our peers at the Council on Occupational Education and at The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. We have been blessed beyond measure by outstanding students, faculty, staff and community partners who have made excellence an attainable reality.

During these past years, we have persevered through the troubling and disabling sequel of COVID 19 as it ravaged all of us and our families. Continuing best practices as we knew it changed dramatically throughout these tumultuous years and a new concept of how to achieve excellence was birthed.

Not only did we teach students to balance life while accomplishing goals, we had to teach each other as well. Documenting our assessments, analysis, action plans, and follow up evaluation became a prime priority for all of the college’s divisions and departments.

Throughout this period, healthcare employers’ need for ANHO’s working students, graduates, and faculty to fill their dire need for nurses was unparalleled, thus putting more stress on an already taxed situation.

I’m proud to say ANHO not only persevered, but flourished. Those who needed to step aside did so while those who continued on worked better and smarter than ever imagined in order to achieve our important mission and goals. The contribution made to our community was priceless.

While we have seen our student population’s need for support services grow throughout these difficult times we’re proud to have received emergency grants and donations so that no students was denied assistance when needed. No one went hungry, without electricity, without a roof over their head, or without transportation. No one was denied admission because they couldn’t pay.

Respectfully

Dr. Lois M. Gackenheimer Richards, RN
President

To Teach – underprivileged, unemployed and underemployed men and women of Palm Beach County the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to be employed in the Healthcare Profession.

Contributing Objectives:

1. To network with existing available resources in order to assist students in completing their education, and in obtaining and retaining employment.
2. To meet the employment needs of the Healthcare Community of Palm Beach County by contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
3. To offer healthcare employees continuing educational opportunities for keeping knowledge, skills, and competencies current in order to retain employment.

Because the student has a dream,
                  We have a job to do.
Because the student will care for patients,
                  We must protect the public.
Because the student has a choice,
                  We must be all that we can be.
Because the student has responsibilities,
                  We must be considerate.
Because the student is unique,
                  We must be flexible.
Because the student has high expectations,
                  We must excel.
Because the student is the future of Health Care,
                  We must seek continuous improvement.

The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations believes that any person willing to apply himself or herself can benefit from the education offered. Previous educational successes are not nearly as important as possessing a sincere desire to work and a commitment to help people who are sick, convalescing or dying. Love and compassion for one’s fellow man, willingness to work hard, and an even temperament are essential and valued qualities in the Health Care profession and the college. The belief that students can flourish and achieve anything they aspire to, given a caring, positive educational setting, is the prevalent philosophy of the college and is the message behind the college’s motto “Be all that you can be – Learn, Grow, Become.”

The college has maintained the philosophy that in order to adequately prepare students and approve them as competent to deliver care, it is essential to observe their behavior, integrity, responsibility, dependability, and judgment over a prolonged period of time and during many hours of clinical practice in a variety of settings. Students begin and exit the program in groups, participate in community service projects, participate in student organizational activities, and participate in student government. These activities are encouraged because the college maintains the philosophy that it is important for health care workers to excel in teamwork, organizational and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to serve the community.

Health Care Employers of Palm Beach County will look to the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations as their preferred resource for employment and retention of their workforce and the residents of Palm Beach County will look to the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations as their preferred source of health care education.

Core Values:   ◊ Integrity   ◊ Respect   ◊ Commitment   ◊ Accountability   ◊ Caring   ◊ Teamwork

GOAL: To continue to enhance financial stability to fulfill the mission of the college and to fulfill the goals of the overall strategic plan through 2028. Evaluate Annually

An institution such as a college needs financial resources and financial stability matched to its vision and mission. The college will maintain financial stability through prudent business practices, careful long-range financial planning, and increased Financial Aid funding in the face of decreased grant programs as evidence by achieving the following objectives.

1. To obtain and access funding sources that will allow the above goal to be met, thus acquiring appropriate human resources, equipment, space, facilities, and supplies. Evaluate Annually

   Financial Impact: $60,000

   1. Expand Title IV programs and student base so that grant funding remains below 30% of school’s revenue
   2. Establish scholarship program for those students with a funding gap prior to completion of the program
   3. Establish the college’s reserves to a level of 50% of the college’s Annual Operating Budget.
   4. Maintain investments to grow expansion fund
2. To, at a minimum, break even at the close of each fiscal year with no debt and fully funding depreciation and maintaining a 1.5 composite ratio. Evaluate Annually.

   Financial Impact: $33,000

   1. Expand enrollment in Programs to above break even levels
   2. Monthly evaluation of Income vs Expenditures and make adjustments as needed

Goal: To develop resources to fulfill the mission of the college and to fulfill the goals of the overall strategic plan through 2028. Evaluate Annually.

Toward this end, the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations will engage in activities related to the following categories: Annually through 2027

1. Solicitation of contributions/fundraising – Goal of $25,000.00 per year
2. Community Outreach
3. Grant writing
4. Establishing clinical training
5. Engage in succession planning

This development will be accomplished by establishing the following objectives which will be evaluated annually.

1. Solicit contributions in order to have 50% of the amount of the operating budget in reserve
   Financial Impact: $10,000.00
2. Community Outreach – Key personnel to have active participation in elite organizations such as
   Financial Impact: $10000.00
   

   Palm Healthcare Foundation		Council on Occupational Education
   Palm Beach County Directors of Nursing Assn.		Career Source, Palm Beach County
   Florida Board of Nursing		Alpha Beta Kappa
   National Honor Society		Mental Health Association
   ACEN		Youth Empowerment

3. Procure at least one grant per year to further the college’s mission
   Financial Impact: $2000.00
4. Participation in Computerized Clinical Facility Matching System and Supplemental clinical training with Community Experiences that achieve purposeful/relevant experiences
   Financial Impact: $1000.00
5. dentify and develop successors to be proficient in managing the school functions
   Annual Dues: $50000.00 per year
6. Pursuing the feasibility of offering a BSN Program at ANHO.

Goal: It is extremely important to maintain the college’s physical plant in such a way as to continue to attract excellent faculty and students, as well as ensure that all users have the proper environment to fulfill their respective jobs and responsibilities in a safe, clean, and effective manner through 2028.

To achieve this goal the following objectives have been identified and will be evaluated annually

1. To maintain a long term secure lease
   Financial Impact: $320000.00
2. To establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning including preventative maintenance measures for
   1. Lighting – Inside and outside lighting maintained with monthly preventative maintenance
      Financial Impact: $2000.00
   2. Parking.
      Financial Impact: $5000.00
   3. Educational Resources
      Computers maintained $5,000.00
      Simulators maintained$30000.00
   4. Maintenance & Repair – Copier upgrade 2023.
      Financial Impact: $20000.00
      Carpet/shampoo, paint, and repair during each college closing annually.
      Financial Impact: $5000.00
      Daily/weekly repairs as needed
      Financial Impact: $4000.00
   5. Office and Advisement Space – Provide office privacy and conference area for advisement
      Financial Impact: $2,000.00

Goal: To maintain strong security policies and effective internal controls to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information. The college will continue to implement and strengthen security measures through 2028.

1. To hold an annual cyber security training with all employees
   Financial Impact: $1000.00
2. To update and maintain the Cyber Security Procedure Manual on an annual basis
   Financial Impact: $1000.00
3. To perform a Risk Assessment and provide recommendations to increase our security
   Financial Impact: $3000.00
4. To conduct security awareness training for existing employees.
   Financial Impact: $2000.00
5. To conduct security training for all newly hired employees
   Financial Impact: $2,000.00

Goal: To include diversity, and the entire Palm Beach County geographic area, with the goal of producing not only a successful student, but also a successful graduate, and employee through 2028.

To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.

1. Attract/recruit students from diverse cultural backgrounds who meet the elements of the college’s mission and admission criteria.
   Financial Impact: $25,000.00.
   1. Hispanic Latino students to be at least 10% of the college’s population
   2. Male students to be at least 10% of the college’s population
   3. Minority students to be at least 50% of the college’s population
2. Attract/recruit students from a wide variety of geographic areas of Palm Beach County i.e. farming, urban, rural, township, unincorporated areas, including veterans.
   Financial Impact: $10000.00.
3. Serve the working PCTs, Rehab Assistants, LPNs and other Healthcare Employees of Palm Beach County to advance their educational level.
   Financial Impact: $5000.00.
4. Emphasize decorum & caring behaviors as a meaningful portion of preparation for a healthcare professional. This should encompass IPR skills, physical presentation, professional relationships, and following ANHO’s Code of Conduct and rules. Complete character essay competitions twice annually.
   Financial Impact: $5000.00.
5. Academic Dean and/or Faculty to conduct focus group meetings soliciting student advisement.
   Financial Impact: $1000.00.

Goal: To provide classroom and clinical resources that will assist students of diverse needs and backgrounds to be successful annually through 2028.

To achieve this goal the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.

1. Educational assessments will be used to identify resources that best provide students with opportunities to ensure successful entry into practice.
   Financial Impact: $50.00/student.
2. ATI/HESI threaded through out the curriculum.
   Financial Impact: $400.00/student.
3. Employer expectations solicited
   Financial Impact: $2000.00.
4. To establish up to date learning resources available daily & update print resources. .
   Financial Impact: $75,000.00.
5. To provide for life skills, employment skills, decorum, and caring behaviors threaded throughout curriculum.
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
6. To assure that student attendance at clinical practice meets state requirements.
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
7. To provide private, individual, and caring Academic Advisement for students.
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
8. Constant oversight of Friday curriculum, attendance, and feedback, adding additional assistance for teaching how to learn difficult rigorous coursework etc.
   Financial Impact: $50,000.00.
9. Pilot curriculum changes in order to meet completion and licensure benchmarks for all programs
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
10. Utilization of Sim Lab and skill demonstration to assist in student learning and outcomes
    Financial Impact: $5000.00.

Goal: A student’s success is influenced greatly by the faculty. It is therefore incumbent on the institution to insure that it has qualified, motivated, knowledgeable involved and enthusiastic faculty in its employ. This is a requirement in order to achieve the goals of any educational endeavor, but most especially to achieve the goals of educating health care practitioners annually through 2028.

To achieve this goal the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.

1. To evaluate staffing levels and assignments monthly.
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
2. To meet programmatic accreditation standards
   Financial Impact: $10000.00.
3. To evaluate classroom, clinical, and simulation faculty with corrective action plans as necessary
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
4. To evaluate classroom, clinical, simulation, and online faculty teaching concepts – congruent with approved program curriculum adopted by faculty. Appropriate measures taken for non-compliance.
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
5. To provide evidence of faculty development progress toward advanced degrees, scholarly work, and current evidence-based practice used as a basis for teaching and toward shoring up weaknesses.
   Financial Impact: $2000.00.
6. To evaluate curriculum following each cohort experience of success and progression.
   Financial Impact: $1000.00.

1. Qualified faculty to meet established goals
   Financial Impact: $1,500,000.00.
2. Improve faculty educational skills, in the areas of didactic communication, development and assessment, clinical and simulation
   Financial Impact: $1,000.00.
3. Identify sources of successful progression and measure results
   Financial Impact: $0.00.
4. Explore evidence based literature to assist faculty with scholarly work
   Financial Impact: $3,000.00
5. Achieve student learning outcomes and program outcomes via teaching students how to learn complex rigorous coursework
   Financial Impact: $0.00

Goal: To meet the needs of the community by fulfilling the mission of the college and meeting the goals of the overall strategic plan annually through 2028.

To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.

1. To collaborate and partner with Community Healthcare Agencies.
   1. A.To use a variety of 25 or more clinical training sites thereby increasing educational and employment opportunities for graduates – Employee time 10 hours/week
      Financial Impact: $ 21,000.00
   2. To collaborate with local organizations that assist students/graduates to overcome barriers and become self-sufficient, including support services.
      Financial Impact: $ 20,000.00
2. To stay abreast of new trends in the delivery of health services.
   1. Attend healthcare meetings and Association functions to ascertain latest trends and needs and build relationships
      Financial Impact: $5,000.00
   2. Utilize members of the healthcare community in an advisory capacity so as to keep current with industry needs
      Financial Impact: $5,000.00
   3. To survey alumnae and employers’ satisfaction levels and needs.
      Financial Impact: $0.00
   4. To have a satisfaction rate of 85% or higher with employers and graduates.
      Financial Impact: $0.00
3. 3.The above objectives will be met when the school reaches and continues to meet the following goals
   Financial Impact: 50,000
   1. Increase student enrollment to above break even levels
   2. Consistently obtain 85% placement rate as reported on COE Annual Report:
   3. Consistently obtain 85% licensure pass rate as reported on COE annual report:
   4. Consistently obtain retention rate at or above 60%

Goal: To provide students and faculty with an environment of commitment to excellence annually and through 2028.

To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been set and will be evaluated annually.

1. To remain current with issues that impact healthcare education and practice utilizing the following:
   1. Regulators and regulation – Commission for Independent Education, Council on Occupational Education, Florida Board of Nursing, US Department of Education, ACEN
      Financial Impact: $10,000.00/year Travel
   2. Community Organizations – Career Source Palm Beach County, Long Term Care Directors of Nursing Association, InJacobs Shoes, Cancer Alliance
      Financial Impact: $4,000.00/year
   3. Professional Associations – Florida Associate of Post Secondary Schools and Colleges, Florida Nurse Association, Sigma Theta Tau, FL Deans & Directors
      Financial Impact: $4,000.00/year
2. To maintain a current curriculum and resources that are not more than five years old. Print Resources
   Financial Impact: $2,000.00/year
3. To achieve the annual objectives that have been set.
   1. Practical Nursing Program Goals:
      Financial Impact: $10,000.00/year
      1. 75% or above completion rate within 150% of program
      2. 85% or above training related placement including drops
      3. Meet or exceed the National Average Percentage for passing NCLEX-PN Exam
      4. Initiate revised curriculum
   2. Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program Goals:
      Financial Impact: $20,000.00/year
      1. ACEN Compliance
      2. Staff familiar with Accreditation Standards
      3. 85% training related placement
      4. Meet or exceed the National Average Percentage for passing NCLEX-RN Exam.
      5. Distance Education to include proctored Final Exam
      6. 20% completion within 100% of program
   3. Health Occupations Program Goals:
      Financial Impact: $10,000.00/year
      1. To evaluate staffing levels and assignments monthly
      2. To demonstrate meeting faculty qualifications
      3. To evaluate classroom, clinical, and simulation
      4. To provide evidence of faculty development
      5. To evaluate curriculum following each cohort experience
      6. Maintain Rehab/Restorative Assistant Program in active status