MC Strategies, a leader in e-learning solutions for healthcare professionals, today announced a partnership with St. Louis-based Psychological Associates. The two companies will create
and deliver online courses designed to provide healthcare professionals with relationship-managing tools and practical skills. The courses will address the need to develop interpersonal
skills in healthcare professionals that contribute directly to successful outcomes.
's8220;This agreement is an integral part of MC Strategies's8217; overall plan to provide educational materials for the healthcare industry,'s8221; explained Maribel Rodriguez-Brogden,
Vice President of Program Planning for MC Strategies. 's8220;There is a vital need for nurse-leaders who are able to develop a more collaborative workplace with their colleagues, allowing
for a safer and healthier work environment for patients and staff.'s8221;
's8220;We transform nurses into leaders who can focus the energy and enthusiasm of others on the mission and vision of their organization,'s8221; said Cindy Lefton, R.N., Ph.D. 's8220;Our
developmental processes have produced positive results in the healthcare field, and studies have shown that better relationships at work can reduce the frequency of patient errors as well
as conflicts and staff turnover.'s8221;
MC Strategies supplies nursing and clinical-related curricula to healthcare professionals. Courses are delivered by the company's8217;s Knowledge Deployment System® (KDS), developed
specifically to bring interactive e-learning solutions to hospitals.
About Psychological Associates
Established in 1958, the St. Louis-based company is an international human development company that provides consulting, training and assessment services to develop and motivate people to
achieve their maximum potential. A leader in the creation of collaborative work skills workshops designed by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals, Psychological
Associates was recently awarded a grant to create a standard tool for evaluating nursing satisfaction with key clinical support functions. The grant is a joint effort sponsored by the
American Organization of Nurse Executives, ARAMARK and the Studer Group.
About MC Strategies, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, MC Strategies has been providing web-based training and education products and services to healthcare professionals since 1986. MC Strategies is part of
Elsevier Health Sciences, home to some of the world's8217;s premier names in healthcare publishing such as Mosby and Saunders. The company's8217;s WebInservice division is a pioneer in
providing e-learning solutions and serves a client base of over 1,300 healthcare organizations nationwide, including integrated health delivery networks, hospitals, academic institutions
and the federal government. For more information, visit www.mcstrategies.com or call 800-999-6274.