{"id":684,"date":"2018-01-15T01:21:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T01:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthpartners.com\/institute\/?page_id=684"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:52:09","slug":"observers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.healthpartners.com\/institute\/education\/ohpe\/observers\/","title":{"rendered":"Observers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55307287 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55307287 BCX0\">At HealthPartners, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55307287 BCX0\">we&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55307287 BCX0\"> committed to ensuring observers gain basic knowledge of the health care system while protecting the safety and confidentiality of our patients, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55307287 BCX0\">members<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55307287 BCX0\"> and community. Our colleagues may volunteer to provide observation experiences throughout our organization.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55307287 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Observers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fare 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mentors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fare 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63106273 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63106273 BCX8\">Observation and shadowing experiences that occur at any HealthPartners site are tracked through the\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW63106273 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/sharedspace4learning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63106273 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63106273 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">SharedSpace4Learning (SS4L) application<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63106273 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63106273 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW63106273 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> Individuals can submit requests for observation experiences through SS4L as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Observation Requests<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timeline Reminders and Important Information:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Requestors are highly encouraged to submit their request at least two weeks in advance in order for their request to be reviewed\/considered<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requestors may request any future dates in the current month and the following two months<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Due to high demand, requestors may only have three active requests at a time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Due to the high volume of requests, we can&#8217;t guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requestors will be notified when someone makes an offer on their request or if their request is not able to be accommodated\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207726543 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207726543 BCX8\">To request an observation experience at HealthPartners<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207726543 BCX8\">, pleas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207726543 BCX8\">e visit this link to learn more about our Observer Request Process:<a href=\"https:\/\/sharedspace4learning.com\/landing-help\/page\/observation-request-overview\">https:\/\/sharedspace4learning.com\/landing-help\/page\/observation-request-overview<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For questions or additional help, email us at <a href=\"mailto:sharedspace4learning@healthpartners.com\">sharedspace4learning@healthpartners.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"box border-green bg-light-gray \" \/>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Getting started guides for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthpartners.com\/institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Getting-started-guides-2022_Learner.pdf\">new learners<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Getting started guides for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthpartners.com\/institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Updating-account-guides-2022_Learner.pdf\">existing learners in SS4L<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthpartners.com\/institute\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/22-06-HP-SYS-OBSRVR-Observer-Guidelines-And-Expectations-1.pdf\">Guidelines and Expectations for observers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.compliance360.com\/ext\/hZlweTDBpFE=\">Student and Observer Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At HealthPartners, we&#8217;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. 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