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What if staff could verify what they already know and save time on training they don't need?
This week the Capability Crew are joined by special guest Ben Quartermaine, Product Manager who has been leading the Learning & Growth team building Ausmed's new Knowledge Verification feature.
Ben unpacks what Knowledge Verification is — a short pre-assessment that lets staff demonstrate existing knowledge against a module's learning outcomes, so they only sit through the training they actually need. Then together, they revisit four of the sharpest moments from last year's mandatory training episode and see how KV impacts these issues.
If you've ever had to sit through a module you wrote yourself, this one's for you.
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Resources:
- Try the KV Savings Calculator | Knowledge Verification in Ausmed Learn™
- KV Launch Webinar with Live Demo from Ben
- We've Been Measuring the Wrong Thing | KV Article by Zoe
- "New software aims to cut unproductive aged care training by 40%" | The Weekly Source
- Capability Through High-Value Training Systems | KV Article by Karen
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Zoe Youl
Zoe Youl is a Critical Care Registered Nurse and Head of Learning and Capability at Ausmed, with over a decade of experience in clinical governance, education, and professional development.
Zoe holds a Master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership and has contributed internationally to advancing nursing professional development, including as a peer reviewer and co-author of key standards and curricula.
Dr Karen Patterson
Dr Karen Patterson (PhD) is Ausmed's inaugural Chief Nursing Officer, leading the organisation's clinical governance and workforce capability strategies. With a distinguished career in health leadership, governance, and workforce development, she brings extensive expertise in clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and professional development across diverse healthcare settings.
Karen firmly believes that a skilled, equipped, supported, and engaged healthcare workforce is fundamental to providing safer, more effective care with meaningful outcomes — benefiting individuals, communities, and the broader health system.
At Ausmed, she is committed to advancing nursing education, supporting providers in meeting evolving standards, and strengthening workforce capability to drive better care and healthier communities.
Michelle Wicky
Michelle Wicky is the Chief Customer Officer at Ausmed Education. Michelle's formative years were spent in the nursing sector with a focus on clinical education before transitioning into workforce capability and development.
Michelle has held senior roles in workforce capability, including upskilling clinical and non-clinical staff in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. She possesses a wide range of skills in leadership development, strategic planning, capability building, education, facilitation, and project management.
An experienced educator, presenter, and facilitator, Michelle has a knack for engaging her audience and addressing their needs and desires. Known for her interactive and energetic approach, she is passionate about bringing practical applications to make your work life easier.
