Wiki Orientation
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Check out the Wiki Recruit Checklist for a guide to things on the Wiki that may be helpful information for those interested in working at YKHC, those scheduled for a site visit, and those new to YKHC.
For new hires, this resource provides a step-by-step process for starting work at YKHC.
For those working at YKHC already, this manual has become a storehouse of day-to-day working tips, pooled experiential knowledge of seasoned YK providers and a single site to access tools and resources to help your ongoing YKHC orientation and work at YKHC as smooth as possible.
Practicing medicine in Bush Alaska has its challenges and also its rewards. This wiki orientation is intended to introduce you to the "YK Way." It is an evolving, never-ending work in progress, with several sections still under construction.
Browse, go directly to orientation sections you are interested in reading, jump to emergency health aide scenario tips or check out the resource links to guidelines, formularies and important policies.
Thanks to the many providers that have written large sections of this manual and to all of the providers that have given feedback and edits.
Consult the User's Guide for general information on using wiki software.
The sidebar to the left lists categories, or chapters, linking to information about our company, region, medical practices and clinical resources and mimics the sections and subsections on the Main Page. The links (any words in blue) may be the best route to what you're looking for, but searching is also effective. You may also wish to see the list of all pages.
Wiki navigation is somewhat primitive. If you find yourself at a dead end or in a standalone pdf document, you may not see the main sidebar menu of the wiki. Use your browser's back button to return to the previous page or until you find yourself in familiar territory.
Ways to Get to the Main Page
- Click the YKHC Logo at the top left of the web page (see below)
- Click the back button OR the "Wiki" favorites button at the top left of the Web Browser (see below)
Improving Search
Searching within the wiki does not always find all the information available within the wiki about some topics. In order to enhance your search, click "Advanced"
then select "All" and "Search" again
Editing and Contributing
This guide is authored by a team of YKHC senior medical staff. Questions, comments and requests can be directed to the Chief of Staff or Medical Director. YKHC staff can find a list of which editors are responsible for updating which sections [here]. Staff can also find an introductory guide to the YK Wiki.
Redlinks
Editors can create links before a page is made. These show up in red (in the wiki world, these are known as "redlinks"). Clicking on one of those links will take you to an empty page. If you are logged in as an editor, you can create the page yourself. You can use your browser's backbutton to escape if you're not ready yet.
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Editing
The Guide to YKHC Medical Practices uses a lightweight graphical editor to simplify the process of editing pages, but the standard wiki markup you may be familiar with from other wikis is still valid. You may find this cheatsheet helpful.
Pages with Structure
When a page has more than three headings in it, the wiki automatically generates a table of contents. Clicking a TOC item takes you to that heading on the page. You can show or hide the TOC.
History of the YK Wiki
2003 – esteemed pediatrician Jane McClure developed the earliest YKHC clinical guidelines document published as a 58-page, pocket-sized book
2009 – Dr. McClure developed 299-page orientation packet for new pediatricians
2010 – public relations guru Michael Faubion (famed musician of “Paris on the Kuskokwim”) put color-coded YKHC guidelines on a freestanding internal website
2012 – peds orientation packet is made electronic and shared through Sendpace file sharing service
2013 – Michael secures grant to develop online “wiki” version of orientation and guidelines resources
2014 – YK Wiki site goes online for ease of sharing and updating
2015 – site maintenance transitioned from Gere Donovan Company to Agnew::Beck
2019 – pediatrician Jen Hampton begins leading wiki updates, working with Jon Papendieck of Agnew::Beck for site design
2022 – the great wiki outage of February resolved by Jen, Jon, and YKHC IT staff
