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Nurses - Come work for Fairfax County Government!
Be part of a dedicated group of individuals helping their community by making a difference as a Public Health Nurse with the Fairfax County Health Department. We are currently hiring for clinical services, school health and maternal child health programs. We offer great benefits and several positions offer a $2,000 signing bonus for new hires*.
Fairfax County Health Department provides nursing support in various program service areas:
Clinic Services provide various services such as pregnancy testing and counseling, maternity services, public health assessment, international travel vaccinations, newcomer (refugee) services, sexually transmitted infection treatment and follow-up, HIV testing and counseling, tuberculosis screening and treatment, adult and childhood immunizations to individuals, families, and targeted at-risk populations in the clinical setting.
School Health work in the school health program assigned to school sites. Provide a variety of community services using a multi-disciplinary approach serving diverse populations within the school community. Services and interventions include outreach which include home/school visits, community assessment, health promotion, education, case finding, care coordination and disease prevention for students, families, and communities. This is a 12-month position.
Maternal Child Health provide home visiting services to high-risk pregnant women, infants, and children. Transforms the lives of vulnerable families using a multidisciplinary approach to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and family economic self-sufficiency. Applies public health nursing principles of case-finding, health promotion, anticipatory guidance and education, case management and disease prevention. Identifies, screens, and assesses clients for health risks and implements public health nursing interventions that focus on positive pregnancy and infant/child health outcomes. Provides parenting education, child health and development screening, evaluation, and consultation.
Note: Health Department positions are designated as emergency responders in the event of a public health crisis. As a public health emergency responder, Public Health Nurse positions may be reassigned to provide support based on the emergency response service needs. The temporary reassignment may require employees to function in a role outside of the typical job duties. The emergency response may also require employees to work alternative work schedules to include weekend and evenings.
For more information on what public health nurses do for the Health Department watch our video: here
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Check out some of the great benefits Fairfax County Government offers its employees!
Fairfax County Benefits Summary | Human Resources
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Senior Public Health Nurse
$8,240 - $10,016/Monthly*
Make a positive impact on our community by joining the County of Sonoma's Public Health team!
Starting Salary up to $57.59/hour ($120,197/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month.*
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services seeks candidates for a Senior Public Health Nurse position in the Immunization Assistance Program.
What Makes Sonoma County a Great Choice
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays per year
- Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
About the Position
Reporting to the Disease Control Supervising Pubic Health Nurse, this position coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Immunization Assistance Program. The Senior Public Health Nurse acts as a liaison and provide immunization-related information, education, and regulations to schools, day care centers, community-based clinics, physicians, Child Health and Disability Prevention staff, and other partner agencies. The position is an integral member of the Disease Control Team and works closely with the California Department of Health Care Services. Although primarily supporting Disease Control, this position may be required to support other nursing needs and priorities within the Division or Department, as needed.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Diplomatic skills and aptitude to work with difficult target populations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence in delivering presentations to community members and healthcare providers
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Some experience with or knowledge of immunizations
- Recent experience working in a public health department/setting
- Spanish-bilingual is highly desirable
*Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply Now
Direct Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/3015407/senior-public-health-nurse?keywords=Senior%20Public%20Health%20Nurse&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Supervising Public Health Nurse
$9,073 - $11,030/Monthly*
Make a positive impact on the community by joining the County of Sonoma's Public Health team!
Starting Salary up to $63.42/hour ($132,365/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately
$600/month.*
What Makes Sonoma County a Great Choice
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays per year
- Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
About The Disease Control Program
The Disease Control Program supports core Public Health mandated activities consisting of disease surveillance through laboratory reporting, physician reporting, and case finding through active surveillance; case investigation; case management; and reporting of both emerging and existing infectious diseases. In accordance with the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, the program reports local disease data to the State Office of Aids, Tuberculosis Branch, Sexually Transmitted Disease Branch, Immunization Branch, and Communicable Disease Branch. Disease Control works closely with various other programs, such as Public Health Laboratory, Environmental Health, Animal Services, Emergency Medical Services, and Public Health Preparedness, along with Public Health Nurses from other programs in the Public Health Division.
The Position
The Supervising Public Health Nurse plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the activities of PH Nurses and support staff in the implementation of tasks necessary to mitigate disease. In addition, the position serves as a liaison within the department and with our community partners to collaboratively develop and provide recommendations for disease mitigation, infection control, and primary prevention.
The Supervising PHN will work with Public Health leadership, the Disease Control Team, and the community to assure that diseases are being reported timely and appropriately. This position will also be responsible for the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff. The position is expected to work closely with Public Health leadership on contracts and budget issues, to assure program compliance and fiscal responsibility, and liaise with the State and community on issues of reportable and emerging diseases.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position will possess:
- A minimum of two years recent supervisory experience working in a health setting, with focus on population health and infectious communicable diseases
- The ability to adapt with unforeseen changes and stay productive when demands are varied
- Experience working with diverse populations, communities and organizations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in an individual and group settings
- The ability to work flexible schedules, including some evenings/weekends to ensure community safety outside of regular office hours
- Attention to detail, follow through, and creativity
*Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply Now
Direct Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/2979203/supervising-public-health-nurse?keywords=Supervising%20Public%20Health%20Nurse&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Nursing Services Director - Public Health
$122,075 - $148,373/Annually*
The Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks an experienced leader for the position of Nursing Services Director - Public Health!
Starting salary up to $148,373/year, and a cash allowance of approximately $600/month. Plus a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package.*
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,700 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
About the Position
The Nursing Services Director - Public Health plans and supervises the work of DHS' nurse workforce of approximately sixty full-time staff and allied personnel to ensure the understanding of and compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and agency policies and programs. The Director oversees nursing services which are focused on the control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease; the promotion of maternal, child, and adolescent health; the prevention of abuse and neglect of children, elders, and spouses; outreach screening, case management, resource coordination, and assessment; and the delivery and evaluation of care for individuals, families, and communities. As an integral part of the DHS leadership team, the Director is also responsible for:
- Reviewing and implementing the Health Support Field Operations guide, a component of the Department’s 18-month work plan for Emergency Preparedness
- Leading the development of quality assurance and performance measures across all DHS divisions, clinical programs, and services related to nursing and allied personnel
- Developing, implementing, and updating plans, policies, protocols, and standards for nursing services
- Supporting the integration of nursing services throughout the department
- Overseeing professional development of nursing personnel, including the oversight and adherence to appropriate HIPAA, health regulations, codes, licensure, and certification requirements
- Representing DHS at county, regional, state, and national levels
- Coordinating nursing disaster service duties and serving as a member of the Department Operations Center (DOC) and/or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in times of disaster
- Overseeing and leading three management staff members of the California Children’s Services and Disease Control units of DHS
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess management, supervisory, and professional-level administrative experience within a multi-disciplinary public service delivery system
- Be a strategic thinker who can identify courses of action that advance quality assurance and performance measures across all DHS divisions, clinical programs, and services of the Department
- Provide forward-thinking direction in the application of principles, practices, protocols, and standards for nursing services
- Be an initiator, identifying new possibilities for combining opportunities and resources to advance community health policies and goals
- Develop relationships and serve as a liaison with agencies across county, regional, state, and national levels
- Possess excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
*Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply Now
Direct Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/2992410/nursing-services-director-public-health?keywords=Nursing%20Services%20Director&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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Public Health Nurse II - Maternal Child Health (MCH) Home Visiting Nurse
Salary - $59,679.36 - $99,466.43 Annually
Location - HEALTH DEPARTMENT - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA
Job Type - FT Hourly W BN
Department - Health Department
Job Number - 21-00295
Closing - 3/5/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade - S24
Posting Type - Open to General Public
To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/2986064/public-health-nurse-ii-maternal-child-health-mch-home-visiting-nurse?keywords=Public&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Announcement
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.
Fairfax County Health Department's MCH Program offers three home visiting programs: Healthy Families Fairfax, MCH Field, and Nurse Family Partnership. Multiple Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Public Health Nurse II positions assigned to a Maternal Child Health home visiting program are available at various District Office locations.
Provides home visiting services to high risk pregnant women, infants, and children in accordance with the specific home visiting program model. Transforms the lives of vulnerable families using a multidisciplinary approach to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and family economic self-sufficiency. Applies public health nursing principles of case-finding, health promotion, anticipatory guidance and education, case management and disease prevention. Identifies, screens, and assesses clients for health risks and implements public health nursing interventions that focus on positive pregnancy and infant/child health outcomes. Provides parenting education, child health and development screening, evaluation and consultation. Possesses a knowledge of community resources and refers clients as necessary. Collaborates with other professionals to assure appropriate care is provided, coordinates multi-disciplinary services, and supports families in attaining their targeted goals.
Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position may initially respond to public health priorities resulting from COVID-19. This position is designated as essential and is part of the County’s public health emergency response which operates seven days a week. Based on emergency response deployment needs, this position will be assigned to a Maternal Child Health program if not needed in the response.
To find out more information about Public Health Nursing- Channel 16 Video on Demand - Fairfax County, Virginia (ebmcdn.net)
NOTE: This position includes a signing bonus of $2,000 for new hires.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education with a bachelor's degree in nursing; plus one year of work experience in a public health/community health setting; or two years of full-time post-licensure experience as a nurse in an equivalent health care setting whose focus was primarily prevention services and community education.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Driver's License
AED-Required within 60 days
CPR -Required within 60 days
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of post-licensure experience working with pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children.
One year of experience preferred in home visiting case management in a public health/community setting serving culturally diverse families.
Possess strong critical thinking skills, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member; experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
Models outstanding customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications such as an electronic medical records system.
Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) desirable.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a sanction screening, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and carry equipment or young children up to 25 pounds in weight. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to drive a vehicle. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, OREGON
invites applications for the position of:
Community Health Nursing Supervisor
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY:
Monthly Annually
$7,083.17 - $8,606.02 $84,998.04 - $103,272.24
OPENING DATE: 02/20/21
CLOSING DATE: 03/07/21 11:59 PM
THE POSITION:
The Maternal Child and Families (MCF) Program within Washington County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Division, is seeking a motivated, strength-based and highly skilled Community Health Nursing Supervisor to join our team!
The Nursing Supervisor will join our innovative and collaborative team committed to supporting and advancing trauma-informed, healthy, stable, and nurturing environments. The MCF team strives to develop and implement programs, services, and resources to address maternal, child and family disparities and support resiliency, healthy social, emotional, and physical development, parenting, and school readiness.
The Nursing Supervisor will lead the clinical development and continuous quality improvement efforts of Washington County's universally offered newborn nurse home visiting program, Family Connects. This includes program development, building and maintaining collaborative partnerships, and supporting the development of policies and procedures including medical charting and billing mechanisms for the diverse clinical and payor mix in Washington County. The Nursing Supervisor will handle recruitment, supervision and professional development of the Family Connects nursing staff. A key function of this role will be to support community alignment which includes service coordination with other perinatal home visiting programs, such as Nurse Family Partnership, CaCoon, Babies 1st, and Healthy Families and supporting local, regional, and state collaborative partnerships. The Nursing Supervisor will engage in outreach and provider engagement efforts and work collaboratively with healthcare providers including hospitals, primary care providers, coordinated care organizations, Oregon Health Authority, Family Connects International, and other perinatal service providers.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with program development, linguistically diverse and culturally responsive practices, collaborative and innovative leadership, trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, public speaking, collaborative problem solving, reflective supervision, systems thinking and change management, and holistic family centered care. The candidate will also be skilled in planning, organizing, and supervising home visiting nursing staff and have experience in community health nursing and working collaboratively with cross-sector partners and organizations to align systems of care. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate the necessary skills to lead the clinical development of a universally offered nurse home visiting program. Candidates with skills and experience in engaging clinical, social, educational and behavioral health service partners, hospital systems, and a variety of early care partners; engaging community health workers and strengthening services to be culturally responsive; adapting to and managing changes; implementing trauma-informed care and resiliency practices; developing systems and programs to address social determinants of health; community outreach, partner engagement and public speaking; obtaining, reviewing and cultivating data- driven decision making; and demonstrating a commitment to building a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce are highly desired.
To learn more about the Public Health Division within Department of Health and Human Services, please use this link: Public Health.
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include:
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in public health nursing activities.
- Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for the delivery of nursing services; and implements policies and procedures.
- Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; and prepares various reports, operations and activities.
- Provides supervision, coordination, and direction to assigned public health nursing programs; coordinates and supervises the scheduling of services; provides for staff coverage and clinical materials; responsible for labor contract administration and processing grievances.
- Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
- Develops community health nursing programs and determines budget and personnel needs.
- Determines and coordinates training, in-service and orientation needs for assigned program personnel.
- Collaborates with county Health Officer to develop program policies or procedures.
- Reviews and oversees nursing quality control standards for services provided by the nursing team; and assures compliance with professional, County, and State standards.
- Attends department and interagency meetings related to assigned programs and service.
- Assures the maintenance of complete and accurate records of each client in Washington County community health care programs.
- Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for requests; and monitors and controls expenditures.
- Participates in the selection of staff; works with staff to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures; prepares staff evaluations.
- Answers questions and provides information to the public; and investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing, and from a school approved for community health nursing preferred; AND
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in community health nursing, nursing supervision, or program coordination.
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:
- Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon at time of appointment.
- Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
To see the complete list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification (Community Health Nursing Supervisor), please use this link: Community Health Nursing Supervisor
Background Investigation:
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check.
Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement:
Driving a motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Selection Process:
1. An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources. The timeframe to review will be the week of March 8, 2021.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training of those candidates who pass the initial HR evaluation based on their employment application materials including responses to supplemental questionnaire. This process will begin after March 15, 2021.
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully pass the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Veterans' Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this recruitment, please review instructions Veterans Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment:
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
[email protected]
*Washington County is a drug-free workplace*
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.washcojobs.org
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Washington County Public Services Building
155 N First Avenue Ste. 270
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-846-8606
[email protected]
Job #2021-044
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR
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