HSSB Training Day Guide

Guidelines for a Successful Training Day

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your Epic training session is scheduled to begin.
Proceed to the lower-level Training Center. There is no need to check in at the front desk.
A badge reader for clocking in and out is available next to the elevators.
If you are late, you may not be allowed to join a session and might need to reschedule with your supervisor.
Staff are required to stay for the entire training session to obtain Epic security access.
If you have it, Bring your staff ID badge as it may be used to record attendance.
Silence cell phones and pagers during training.
Please DO NOT wear cologne or perfume.
DO wear layers in case of varying in-class temperatures.
If you need any accommodations, including a lactation room, please email EpicTrainingRequests@healthcare.uiowa.edu in advance.

Driving Directions (Opens in a new tab)
CAMBUS - From University Medical Center, board the 34 Research Park Bus at the VA Loop. The trip is approximately 23 minutes each way.
- Current departure and arrival times (Opens in a new tab)

If you currently pay for an Iowa parking permit - park either to the left or the right of the building.
If you don’t pay for a permit - Visitor and Accessible parking are front and center: (see below).

The HSSB building and the Training Center do not open until 7:30 AM.

Enter through the 1st floor Entrance.
Follow the signs downstairs.
Enter the training center.
- You will see an electronic Training Room schedule and the log book to register your vehicle if you do not have an Iowa Parking Permit.

Covered drinks and snacks are typically allowed in the training rooms.

If your class spans lunch – be aware most classes do not break for more than 30 minutes.

Other Key information:

The café in the building is open until 2:30 PM each day. Select RTC on any of the days to see the menu for that day: FNS Menus (uiowa.edu)
The café does not take cash – use credit or charge if your ID is set up for it.
Our vending machines will take cash or credit.
If you want to bring food and/or drink from home, there is a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, filtered water dispenser, and a Keurig.
- You will need to bring your own: water bottle/cup for filtered water, Keurig cups, and a container/cup for your coffee.