Successful Program Research Articles

Managing Education and Training Payments (Recurring and Capital Costs)

The quality of education is directly related to the excellence of education in an educational unit. In achieving excellence in good schools, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of teachers, the quality of students, school norms and discipline, as well as education and training facilities and financing. The use of the terms education and training in an institution or organization is usually combined into training. The unit that handles employee training is usually called Pusdiklat (education and training center). Education and training can be seen as a form of investment. Therefore, every organization or agency that wants to develop, training for its employees must receive great attention. This study focuses on examining whether there is an influence of education and training financing management on the quality of an educational institution. The purpose of this writing is to describe and analyze the influence of education and training financing management on the quality of educational institutions. Education and training financing management plays an important role in determining the success of education and training programs. Sufficient and well-managed funding ensures that the training program can run in accordance with the stated objectives

Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Guru SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Kepanjen dalam Mengembangkan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Literasi Numerasi

This community service program aims to train and assist teachers in creating numeracy literacy-based learning media. The characteristics of this media are that it contains content, context, and types of Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) questions. This is motivated by the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum which is based on numeracy literacy which is not yet optimal. The implementation method is training and mentoring by a lecturer service team and a community service team by students (PMM Mitra Lecturer) targeting teachers at Muhammadiyah 3 Kepanjen Middle School. The success of this service program is the creation of learning media that includes the concept of numeracy literacy. The results of the training and mentoring that have been carried out are the formation of learning media within the context of literacy activities and connections between subjects. It should be noted that previously teachers had never created learning media so learning at school used the 2013 Curriculum student books. All of this learning media was developed using PowerPoint. The next recommendation for the community service program is teacher assistance in creating AKM-type questions.

Review of the Training Room "The Role of Training Management Personnel"

In the context of human resources development (HRD), the role of training management personnel is crucial in ensuring the effectiveness and success of training programs [1]. This article aims to delve deeper into the roles and characteristics of the four main groups of training management personnel: instructors, educators, educational staff, and other personnel. Instructors, as the frontline in the teaching and learning process, play a crucial role in delivering content and facilitating learning. They not only possess adequate technical expertise in their respective fields but also have good communication skills to deliver information in an engaging and meaningful way to training participants. Educators, often integral parts of the teaching team, are responsible for curriculum planning, development, and management. They design effective learning strategies, develop relevant evaluation tools, and are responsible for continuous monitoring and improvement of training programs. Educational staff, on the other hand, are responsible for the administrative and operational management of training programs. They plan and organize training activities, manage facilities and available resources, and ensure that all administrative aspects run smoothly to support the smooth implementation of programs. In addition to these three main groups of training management personnel, there are also other personnel who support the implementation of training programs. This includes administrative staff handling general administration, technicians responsible for facility maintenance, and other facilitators who assist in the implementation of training activities. Through a deeper understanding of the roles and characteristics of each group of training management personnel, it is hoped that training institutions can improve the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of the programs they offer, thereby making significant contributions to HRD and organizational quality improvement [ 4].

Strategies and Impacts of The Sukabumi Reading Enthusiast Program on Community Literacy

This study aimed to explore the strategies and impacts of the Sukabumi Reading Enthusiast Program on fostering community literacy and reading habits within the community. Employing a descriptive method, data were collected through observation, study of the documents and interviews with 25 participants to provide comprehensive insights into the program's effectiveness. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and triangulation. The findings reveal that the program's structured and habitual activities, such as the weekly Readhaton sessions and daily reading practices before school lessons, significantly enhance reading engagement among participants. These activities, embedded into the school curriculum and supported by community involvement, have led to a notable increase in reading interest and proficiency. The selection of diverse and age-appropriate reading materials, tailored to the needs and preferences of the community, further supports the program's success. Moreover, the program's impact extends beyond immediate participants, fostering a culture of reading that involves families and public spaces. The study highlights the program's success in increasing the number of books read, the time spent reading, and overall participation in community reading activities. These outcomes demonstrate the program's efficacy in promoting literacy, enhancing creative thinking, and developing sustainable reading habits among community members.

Connecting Practice to Data: Implementation Strategies to Increase Collection of Core Outcome Measures in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility.

To describe a quality improvement project aimed at increasing collection of a "Core Set" of functional outcome measures in an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), characterize implementation strategies used across 4 study phases, and evaluate program adoption and maintenance. A 30-bed brain injury unit of a 132-bed IRF. Participants included physical therapists (5 full-time, 2 part-time, and 30 hourly as needed) and 764 individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who received care during the project period. In this descriptive observational study, we operationalize implementation strategies selected for 4 project phases: Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment. We define each implementation strategy using the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change and report on program adoption and maintenance. Adoption (proportion of TBI-related admissions with completed outcome measures) and maintenance (adoption over 4years). Preparation phase strategies focused on local adaptations, education, environmental preparation, and collaboration with informatics. Implementation phase strategies included reminders, feedback, champions, and iterative adjustments. Sustainment strategies focused on integration into standard practice. Adoption increased postinitiation for all measures except one. Despite improvements, a notable portion of measures remained incomplete. Increases in outcome measure collection were maintained for 2 to 4years, but a significant decline in paired admission and discharge scores suggests a reduced ability to monitor change over time. This study provides an example of a clinically driven quality improvement project and selected implementation strategies used to increase the collection of standard outcome measures in IRF. By leveraging the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change framework, we aim to enhance comparability with similar efforts elsewhere. The results demonstrate the program's successes and challenges, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary clinical and research collaboration to support the translation of knowledge between research and clinical practice and inform meaningful improvements in care across TBI rehabilitation.

Infection prevention, control and management: assessing the knowledge among nurses and student nurses in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

Background and aims: The knowledge of infection control among health-care workers is a crucial factor in the success of infection control pro-grams. This study compares the understanding of infection control and prevention practices among nurses and student nurses in eastern province of Sri Lanka. Methods: We utilized a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire with 25 questions. Descriptive statistics and the independent t-test were used to analyze survey responses and compare scores between groups. Results: Out of 178 responses analyzed 112 were nurses and 66 were student-nurses. The average scores were 44% for nurses and 51% for student-nurses. Both groups had less than 10% knowledge of notifiable diseases in Sri Lanka and medical abbreviations. Knowledge about immunization, vaccines, clinical sample transportation, and MRSA decolonization was under 40% for both groups. Overall knowledge of infection control and prevention practices among nurses was significantly poorer than that of student-nurses (p<0.001). Conclusion: These findings underscore the generally inadequate knowledge of infection control and prevention practices among both nurses and student-nurses. It is imperative to implement policies and measures to as-sess and enhance the training curricula for student-nurses and to ensure ongoing training programs for nurses.

Why Programs Fail: Lessons for Improving Public Service Quality from a Mixed-Methods Evaluation of an Unsuccessful Teacher Training Program in Nepal

Abstract This study demonstrates rigorously that an at-scale government training program for secondary teachers in Nepal had little or no impact on student learning. It then documents five sets of weaknesses related to training uptake, training-session management, teacher subject knowledge, teacher adoption of new classroom practices, and student knowledge of earlier-grade curriculum content, each of which plausibly explains some, but not all, of the program's failure. While weaknesses in trainer and teacher motivation may have contributed to the program's disappointing performance, the study argues that time, resource, and capacity constraints of both trainers and teachers, and a mismatch between policy design and student learning needs, also limited program success. These results highlight the need to broaden common accountability-focused conceptions of how to improve public service quality.

Moving From Crisis to Stability? The Success and Limits of an Eviction Prevention Program

Eviction prevention policies are often crafted to focus on either an upstream approach, prior to households interacting with eviction court, or a downstream approach, once the court process has begun and when households are in an acute housing crisis. This paper examines one such upstream approach, the Virginia Eviction Reduction Pilot (VERP) program, implemented in a first phase from 2021 to 2022 in the context of statewide Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) and state and federal tenant protections. The paper uses a difference-in-differences approach to measure the effect of VERP on filings and judgments in areas served by the program and in-depth interviews with program staff to elucidate how VERP functioned as an upstream eviction prevention program during a volatile policy landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we find no statistically significant effect of VERP on filings and judgments, we triangulate interview data to detail how VERP functioned in a rapidly changing policy environment to stabilize households by leveraging ERA funds. We find that the end of COVID eviction policies like ERA placed increasing pressure on VERP to fill a void it was not designed to address, and so effectively implementing upstream policies requires consistent and robust downstream assistance.

What determines the success of housing mobility programs?

Housing Mobility Programs (HMPs) support residential mobility to reduce economic segregation. One design feature of HMPs requires identifying areas to which moving will most improve outcomes. We show that ranking neighborhoods’ effects using current residents’ outcomes has strengths over using previous residents’ outcomes due to statistical uncertainty, bias from sorting over time, and lack of support. We simulate how the choice of neighborhood ranking and others affect an originally-intended outcome of HMPs: reducing racial segregation. HMP success on this dimension depends on the ability to port vouchers across jurisdictions, access to cars, and the range of neighborhoods targeted.

Compliance Among Healthcare Workers on Hydroxychloroquine Prophylaxis in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital during COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, recommended chemoprophylaxis with Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for asymptomatic healthcare workers treating patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 disease during the initial period of the pandemic. Compliance remains a major determining factor behind the success of any Community prophylaxis program. Objective: The study aimed to assess the extent of compliance with the Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) prophylaxis schedule as per ICMR guidelines among healthcare workers and to find out the factors associated with compliance. Methods: Informed consent was obtained from the study participants, and a questionnaire on parameters and associated factors affecting compliance were filled out by every study participant upon completion of their HCQ prophylaxis. Results: A total of 160 participants were enrolled in the study. The majority of the staff enrolled was the nursing staff (34%). 66% of the total participants were involved in the care of the suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. The major source of information about HCQ prophylaxis for COVID- 19 infection among all the participants was from the Institutional circular (56%). 10% of healthcare workers believed that HCQ could give them 100% prevention against COVID-19 infection. 56% of the enrolled healthcare workers consumed the medicine on the same day of collection throughout the schedule. 24% of enrolled healthcare workers completed the full course as per ICMR guidelines. The most motivating factor for compliance was the presence of cases of COVID-19 in the hospital. The most common factor for lack of compliance among enrolled healthcare workers was cited to be no contact with COVID-19-positive patients. Conclusion: In our study, 24% of healthcare workers enrolled for HCQ prophylaxis completed the full course of the prescribed regimen as per ICMR guidelines. The main reason for the lack of compliance was the absence of direct contact with COVID-19-positive patients, followed by fear of ADRs.

Parents’ Participation in Extracurricular Programmes at Primary Schools in Surakarta

Participation plays an important role in the success of school programs. However, in reality, there are still obstacles to increasing parental participation, so a strategy is needed in an effort to optimize parental participation in school programs. The objectives of the study are (1) to describe parents’ participation in school programs; (2) to describe school strategies to optimize parents’ participation in school programs; and (3) to describe the outcomes achieved when a school strategy was implemented to maximize parent participation in State Elementary School Sayangan. The methodology utilized is a subjective way to deal with the plan of contextual investigations. The research results show that (1) parent and teacher communication through WAG and written invitations; (2) an intense approach strategy or open communication by maximizing the role of IOM for each class through regular meetings to develop programs; and (3) IOM’s involvement can increase the success of the adiwiyata competition program, alert bazaar, steady front group, and work title festival during learning. The conclusion of the research is that communication is very important in student activities at school and that success will be achieved with good cooperation between teachers, students, and parents.

Promoting antifungal stewardship through an antifungal multidisciplinary team in a paediatric and adult tertiary centre in the UK.

Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) present significant challenges, especially among immunocompromised patients, with associated high morbidity, mortality and significant economic impact. Diagnostic difficulties and the emergence of antifungal resistance necessitates enhanced antifungal stewardship (AFS) efforts. We report outcomes from a review of our multidisciplinary approach to AFS, based in a 1300-bed teaching hospital in the South-West of England. Retrospectively reviewing all adult and paediatric cases over 12 months in 2022, we investigated demographics, diagnosis, antifungal therapy and adherence to AFS advice, including clinical, mycological, financial and teamwork metrics. Data were extracted from our AFS database, supported by pharmacy records. The AFS multidisciplinary team (MDT) reviewed 111 patients, with 30 day and 1 year mortality of 22.7% and 35.4%, respectively. IFIs classified as proven accounted for 26%, with fungal pathogens identified in 36.3% of cases. Antifungal consumption (by 25.1%) and expenditure (by 59.9%) decreased from 2018 to 2022. The AFS MDT issued 324 recommendations, with a 93% acceptance rate. Our approach to AFS, centred around a weekly MDT, demonstrated improvements in IFI management, antifungal consumption and cost-efficiency. This single-centre study highlights the value of a comprehensive, collaborative approach to AFS involving experts in mycology, infection, radiology, antifungal therapies and clinical teams. The programme's success in paediatric and adult populations and the near-universal acceptance of its recommendations show its potential as a model for replication. It represents a model for enhancing patient care and AFS practices, with future directions aimed at expanding service reach and the integration of further rapid diagnostic modalities.

P-713 Proposal of model to calculate the trend in the cumulative live birth rate in IVF cycles using Spanish National Register data from 2009 to 2021

Abstract Study question Is it possible to estimate the trend in the cumulative rate of live births in IVF over 12 years, using data from the Spanish Registry? Summary answer With the proposed formula, a constant increase of 1.7% in the cumulative live birth rate is verified throughout the 12 years of study. What is known already The progressive increase in elective freeze-all cycles no longer allows the use of live birth data by fresh transfer, especially in time series. Cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) has been proposed as an appropriate way of reporting success of an IVF program, incorporating both, fresh and frozen embryos. Nevertheless, views on the most appropriate parameters required to calculate such an outcome have been inconsistent and difficult for national aggregate registries. Furthermore, there is not unanimous definition for its calculation and although IVF Register is mandatory in Spain, an analysis of the CLBR has not been carried out. Study design, size, duration Data from the Spanish National Register of Assisted Reproduction including 456302 women undergoing IVF/ICSI (563000 ovarian stimulation cycles started, 359587 fresh transfers, and 36400 cryotransfer) using autologous gametes performed in Spain from 2009 to 2021 were analyzed. Oocyte donation and PGT-a cycles were excluded. Participants/materials, setting, methods The main outcomes of present study were live birth rate per cycle (LBR) and cumulative live birth rate (CLBR). To obtain the CLBR, the probability of achieving at least one live birth for each cycle started was calculated. This includes both live births after fresh transfer and those achieved after cryotransfer of the embryos obtained from each cycle until they have run out, or a full-term pregnancy is obtained. Main results and the role of chance The live birth rate (LBR) per fresh transfer remains steady (around 24%) throughout the period analyzed. However, LBR for started cycle, which remains constant (17%) until 2013, shows a marked decline since then at a rate of 1% per year. In this same period was observed: a progressive increase in the percentage of cycles with frozen embryos (from 29% to 48%), a greater number of cryopreserved embryos (from 0.9 to 1.6 embryos per started cycle), and a constant decrease in the number of embryos in each cryotransfer (from 2.39 to 1.42). LBR after cryotransfer per started cycle has increased exponentially from 4% to 24%. It was also found a steady increase of the percentage of births after a cryotransfer cycle (from 19 to 70%), surpassing since 2017 those obtained after fresh transfer. To calculate the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR), an algorithm has been developed including all pregnancies that can be achieved with the use of all the embryos obtained after each cycle started until alive child is born. CLBR shows a constant increase in the cumulative delivery rate of 1.7% annually since 2012, rising from 22 % to 35% of births per cycle started. Limitations, reasons for caution One of the main weaknesses of the study is that some patients have not attempted a second or third cryotransfer during the timeframe (for unknown reasons), though they had supernumerary embryos available. However, this model reflects the potential capacity to have at least one living child for each cycle started. Wider implications of the findings The LBR per cycle based only on fresh transfers is not useful for a historical analysis of the effectiveness of the technique. Only the calculation of the CLBR per cycle allows us to understand the real progress of IVF effectiveness in recent years. Trial registration number not applicable

Analisis Kesulitan Keterampilan Membaca Dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia pada Siswa kelas II Sekolah Dasar

Indonesian language instruction in elementary schools aims to improve students' oral and written communication. Indonesian serves as a primary tool for students to hone their language skills correctly and effectively. Reading skills in elementary school are divided into two phases: initial reading (lower grades) and further reading (upper grades). Initial reading skills influence students' readiness before entering the next learning stage. However, second-grade elementary school students often face difficulties in developing initial reading and writing skills. Factors such as socio-economic background, gender, and teaching methods used by teachers can affect the success of literacy programs. By considering these factors, we can improve students' literacy skills at the beginning level.

Multi-Factor Evaluation of RHL Success in Neniari Village, Indonesia

General Background: Forest and land rehabilitation (RHL) is essential for addressing critical land conditions, aiming to transform unproductive lands into areas that can enhance community living standards through increased productivity. Specific Background: In Neniari Village, the RHL program has been implemented with mixed success, utilizing agroforestry systems and involving various species, including both timber and non-timber plants. Knowledge Gap: Existing studies often lack detailed analysis of the factors influencing RHL success at a community and ecological level. Aims: This study seeks to evaluate the overall success of the RHL program in Neniari Village by considering plant survival rates, environmental factors, and community participation. Results: The survival rate of plants averaged 70%, indicating a moderate level of rehabilitation success, which did not meet the targeted benchmarks. Novelty: This research uniquely combines biotic and abiotic factor analyses with community engagement levels to assess RHL outcomes. Implications: The findings highlight the need for enhanced community involvement and improved environmental condition management to boost RHL success rates, suggesting adjustments to future rehabilitation strategies.Highlights: Community Involvement: Higher levels of community participation are directly linked to the success of rehabilitation efforts, indicating the need for more focused engagement strategies. Plant Survival: An average survival rate of 70% among various plant species underlines the challenges of RHL in achieving its goals, pointing towards the necessity for improved environmental management. Agroforestry Benefits: Utilizing agroforestry systems has shown potential benefits in enhancing ecological diversity and economic returns, suggesting its suitability for RHL practices. Keywords: Forest Rehabilitation, Community Participation, Agroforestry Systems, Plant Survival Rates, Environmental Factors

Understanding Kenyan policymakers' perspectives about the introduction of new maternal vaccines.

New vaccine policy adoption is a complex process, especially in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), requiring country policymakers to navigate challenges such as competing priorities, human and financial resource constraints, and limited logistical capacity. Since the Expanded Programme on Immunization's (EPI) beginning, most new vaccine introductions under this structure have not been aimed at adult populations. The majority of adult vaccines offered under the EPI are not typically tested among and tailored for pregnant persons, except those that are specifically recommended for pregnancy. Given that new maternal vaccines, including RSV and GBS vaccines, are on the horizon, it is important to understand what barriers may arise during the policy development and vaccine introduction process. In this study, we sought to understand information needs among maternal immunization policymakers and decision-makers in Kenya for new vaccine maternal policy adoption through in-depth interviews with 20 participants in Nakuru and Mombasa counties in Kenya. Results were mapped to an adapted version of an established framework by Levine et al., (2010) focused on new vaccine introduction in LMICs. Participants reported that the policy process for new maternal vaccine introduction requires substantial evidence as well as coordination among diverse stakeholders. Importantly, our findings suggest that the process for new maternal vaccines does not end with the adoption of a new policy, as intended recipients and various actors can determine the success of a vaccine program. Previous shortcomings, in Kenya, and globally during HPV vaccine introduction show the need to allocate adequate resources in education of communities given the sensitive target group. With maternal vaccines targeting a sensitive group - pregnant persons- in the pipeline, we are at an opportune time to understand how to ensure successful vaccine introduction with optimal acceptance and uptake, while also addressing vaccine hesitancy to increase population benefit.

Effects of the comprehensive school reform program Success for All on students’ reading skills in Dutch schools

ABSTRACT Success for All (SfA) is a comprehensive school reform program designed to support schools serving many students of disadvantaged backgrounds to increase students’ achievement. SfA includes daily 90-min reading lessons with extensive use of cooperative learning, tutoring for struggling readers, and an emphasis on parental involvement. School teams receive coaching and training, and each school has a facilitator appointed who supports program implementation. SfA has shown positive results in the US, and has been translated to the Dutch context. Effects on students’ reading achievement were evaluated with a total sample size of 1,011 students from three cohorts. We found a significant positive effect on reading fluency of first-grade students (Cohen’s d = +0.40). The effect for the subgroup of low-socioeconomic-status students was even somewhat higher (Cohen’s d = +0.63). We did not find significant effects in Grade 2 and Grade 3. We also found no effects of SfA on reading comprehension.

Implementation of Finite State Automata Method in Text to Speech Conversion System

Sound processing uses a variety of methods. One of them is converting writing into sound or commonly known as Text To Speech.Text To Speech is a tool for converting writing input into sound by changing the phoneme of writing.Text To Speech Text To Speech consists of two sub-systems namely word to phoneme converters and phoneme to speech converter. The phoneme itself consists of word fragments that have different speech from one another with each other. To perform the phoneme separation process, the Finite State Automata method. Finite State Automata can recognise the simplest language and is an abstract machine whose input and output are discrete. The input system that is processed by the system only consists of two words. If there are more than two word inputs, the programme will not be able to perform word separation properly. After the word separation is done, then the system performs phoneme to speech converter.The resulting speech is processed by the Indo_TTS database which was database developed using the diphone prosody method concatenation prosody methodThe word that has been separated will be stored into the MySQL database as a result of words that have been tested by the system. Later this system will be intended for general public, students and people with speech impairment. The percentage of successful syllable separation and homograph sound output is 98.7% in the programme's success rate.

The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on the Competence of Start-Up Ventures in Empowering Nascent Makeup Artists

This research aims to analyze the influence of entrepreneurship education on startup business competencies through the empowerment of prospective makeup artists. The study employs a quantitative approach with structural equation model analysis techniques using the AMOS application. The population of this study comprises alumni of the Entrepreneurial Skills Education Program (PKW) from Training and Course Institutes (LKP) between 2016 and 2018 in West Java. The sampling technique used is random sampling. Data were obtained through a questionnaire completed by 136 respondents. The results of the study indicate that entrepreneurship education does not have a significant effect on startup business competencies through the empowerment of prospective makeup artists. However, entrepreneurship education significantly influences two variables: startup business competencies (48.6%) and the empowerment of prospective makeup artists (89.1%). The study reveals the reasons for the low achievement of the PKW Program's success based on two indicators. Indicator II states that at least 75% of graduates should be able to start a business, and Indicator III specifies that at least 30% of those who start a business should earn an income equivalent to the local minimum wage within six months. The low success rate of the PKW Program in this study is explained by the limited skills of the mentors and the lack of reflection activities during the mentoring process. This research highlights the urgent need for effective mentors when prospective bridal makeup artists design and launch their startups. Mentors play a critical role in providing business insights, market advice, and market validation. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the quality of mentors and establish qualification standards for startup business mentors.

Bridging the Gap: Specialized Training Programs for Infection Prevention Specialists Increase Certification Success

Background: The role of the infection preventionist (IP) is complex and encompasses a range of responsibilities requiring extensive knowledge in infection control practices, data analysis, surveillance, performance improvement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Infection prevention certification (CIC) by the certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) is a standardized marker of knowledge and competencies required for practice in the field. In a 2020 survey of IPs, less than half were certified or planned to become certified. Of those that do take the certification exam, less than three quarters pass on their initial exam attempt. Methods: From 2017 to 2023, fifty-two new IPs were enrolled in a competency-based training program which combined didactic and applied learning on core IP job functions, and a structured mentoring program. The initial didactic phase consisted of evidence-based learning modules with validation of competency through post-training testing and practical demonstration. Education was provided by an advanced practice IP via remote webinars, which included discussion of questions, skills coaching, and review of post-tests. Novice IPs were partnered with at least two preceptors: one advanced practice lead preceptor guided the novice IPs through assigned education modules and oversaw program management and training benchmarks. A second, near-peer preceptor or mentor collaborated with the novice IP in the facility setting. Initial training focused on facility operations, surveillance, rounding and other facility specific activities. Facility mentors were responsible for combining education module topics with practical application of skills. Mentors guided novice IPs through National Healthcare Surveillance network (NHSN) surveillance training and validated surveillance and infection coding until the novice IP had an interrater reliability validation assessing surveillance competency. After the initial training phase, the novice IPs began preparation for certification. This phase included additional training modules aligned with the CBIC certification content outline and practice exams. Results: All 52 novice IPs completed the training program and attempted the CIC examination. The initial pass rate for the certification exam among IPs in the supervised training and mentorship program was 98.1% (n=51). This is 33% higher than the initial pass rate published by CBIC, which was 73.9% (Figure 1). Conclusions: Organizing evidence-based guidelines into topic-specific modules builds a foundation of infection prevention and control knowledge, which is enhanced through remote instruction and direct application of skills under a preceptor’s supervision. This method allows IPs to be introduced to concepts covered in the board certification exam upon hire and support certification with improved outcome