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Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh

Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh (AMCO) is an 84-bed technologically advanced environment, and better communication, with more access to information and greater efficiency. The hospital is designed to relieve stress, promote privacy, and foster an environment of caring and respect and most importantly, speed the healing process.

AMCO is located 3/4 mile west of the intersection of highways 41 and 21 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. As part of large integrated healthcare system, spanning the eastern half of Wisconsin and comprised of four general regions (North, Central, Metro and South), AMCO is located within the western half of the Central Region. The surgery center at Fond du Lac is also affiliated with AMCO.

Other Aurora Central West facilities: Aurora Clinics

Fox Valley Health Care Alliance (FVHCA) Member

AMCO is a member of the Fox Valley Health Care Alliance; a collaboration of healthcare facilities and academic institutions in the Fox Valley area seeking to recognize workforce development needs and create uniformity within the student clinical placement process.

For clinical placement information click on FVHCA Clinical Placement Information and select the student clinical placement tab. Complete requested forms as indicated.

All Students and New Clinical Instructors

We hope you have a great learning experience here at Aurora. Please click the links below for more information and to start your orientation.

Helpful Information:

• New Instructor Orientation Checklist
• Map of Facility
• Employee Appearance Policy
• Computer ID and Passwords (for Cerner Documentation)

Orientation

1. Start by clicking on FVHCA Orientation and complete the 2 General Orientation Modules listed below.  Follow the instructions in the modules. Start with “a.”
   1. FVHCA: Infection Control – Bloodborne Pathogens/OSHO – Safety Orientation
   2. FVHCA: HIPAA-Confidentiality-Compliance Orientation module
2. Next, print the following documents for Aurora Oshkosh orientation.
   1. AMCO Student/Instructor Orientation Checklist
   2. Student/Instructor Badge Issue Form
   3. Minimum Necessary Use of Information Worksheet
   4. FVHCA: Organization Specific Orientation Signature Form
3. Complete the following on-line AMCO Orientation module and follow the instructions and links.
   1. Orientation to Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh  (PowerPoint file)

Turn in to AMCO Education Department:

1. AMCO Orientation Checklist - completed and signed
2. Student Badge Issue Form
3. Minimum Necessary Use of Information Worksheet 

Turn in to clinical instructor or school coordinator:

1. FVHCA: Confidentiality Statement and General Orientation Signature Form
2. FVHCA: Organization Specific Orientation Signature Form 

Nursing Students and Clinical Instructors

Nursing students and clinical instructors, please review the following prior to clinical as well:

• Returning Instructor Checklist
• SureStep Blood Glucose Procedure-Checklist (print checklist and bring to department orientation)
• Medication Administration - eMar
• Look-alike Sound-alike Medications
• IV and Central Line Policy (if applicable to rotation)
• MRSA Policy (awareness)
• DVDs and procedural checklists are available to review pumps and other equipment.  Just check with the Education Department.

Happy Learning and Welcome to Aurora!

For questions, please contact our student phone line in the Education Department at (920) 456-7389 or email fv.clinical.requests@aurora.org

Or contact:
Priscilla Navis Buteyn
Education Department
Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh
855 N. Westhaven Dr. Oshkosh, WI  54904
Office: (920) 456-7347
Fax: (920) 456-7348

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