Observers

At HealthPartners, we’re committed to ensuring observers gain basic knowledge of the health care system while protecting the safety and confidentiality of our patients, members and community. Our colleagues may volunteer to provide observation experiences throughout our organization. 

Observers are individuals seeking a learning experience through direct observation of a HealthPartners colleague. Learning is through listening and observing only and no patient/customer care is provided. 

Mentors are individuals at HealthPartners who choose to offer guidance and support to assist others with career development, learning from past experiences and exploring interest in health care careers. This can be with observers that are HealthPartners colleagues and those outside of the organization. 

Observation and shadowing experiences that occur at any HealthPartners site are tracked through the SharedSpace4Learning (SS4L) application. Individuals can submit requests for observation experiences through SS4L as well.

Observation Requests 

Timeline Reminders and Important Information: 

• Requestors are highly encouraged to submit their request at least two weeks in advance in order for their request to be reviewed/considered

• Requestors may request any future dates in the current month and the following two months
  
• Due to high demand, requestors may only have three active requests at a time

• Due to the high volume of requests, we can’t guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request
• Requestors will be notified when someone makes an offer on their request or if their request is not able to be accommodated

• Observers must be at least 16 years of age in order to submit a request. Anyone over the age of 16 but under the age of 18 must also provide a consent form signed by a parent/guardian. 

To request an observation experience at HealthPartners, please visit this link to learn more about our Observer Request Process:https://sharedspace4learning.com/landing-help/page/observation-request-overview

For questions or additional help, email us at sharedspace4learning@healthpartners.com.