October 29, 2019
  WVPCA Weekly Outlook Newsletter
    A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
 

We offer this publication as a member service of the West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA).

If you have questions regarding our organization, WVPCA membership, or if you have content to suggest for this newsletter, please contact Pam Moore, Member Relations Coordinator, by email or by phone at (304) 346-0032.

Sincerely,

West Virginia Primary Care Association
1700 MacCorkle Avenue
Charleston, WV 25314-1518
304-346-0032
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News 
Flash!

Lyft, Uber expand reach into healthcare
Check out the entire article from Modern Health here.

Celebrate Halloween with a Health Twist
Full article from Prevent Cancer Foundation can be read here.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019
Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.

NCSAM 2019 emphasizes personal accountability and stresses the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace. This year's overarching message -  Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. - will focus on key areas including citizen privacy, consumer devices, and e-commerce security.

The  NCSAM 2019 Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to make it easy for you and your organization, regardless of size or industry, to engage and promote NCSAM. Use the guide and the resources below to help you engage your stakeholders and promote positive, lasting cybersecurity habits.
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HITEQ Cybersecurity and Compliance Workshop
The West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA), in conjunction with the HITEQ Center, invites you to attend a one-day workshop focusing on Healthcare Cybersecurity and Compliance, as well as Information Security policy and procedure development.  

This event will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at TC Energy Building, Room 1178, Charleston, WV.

This jam-packed day will focus on:
  • Security Risk Assessments & Risk Management
  • Information Security Best Practices & HIPAA
  • Security Incident Response and Breach Notification
  • Policies and Procedures: Templates, Development, and Best Practices
TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • COOs
  • CIOs
  • Compliance/Privacy & Security Officers
The registration for the event will end on November 13th at 12:00 pm.   There will be no WebEx for this event.

Registration is available  here.   
Uniform Data System Training on November 5th
The WVPCA, in conjunction with HRSA/BPHC will be hosting the 2019 UDS Training, presented by Ellen Radis of AHP.  This event will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the TCEnergy Building (1700 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston) as well as via WebEx.  Registration is at 8:00 am with the session beginning at 8:30 am.

When: Tuesday, November 5 , 8:30 am- 4:30 pm 
Where: WVPCA Office (1700 MacCorkle Ave, SE, Charleston) and via WebEx
Register: HERE
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The 2020 Assister Readiness  Webinar Series - Week Two Modules Are Now Posted!
The 2020 Assister Readiness Webinar SeriesWeek Two Modules Are Now Posted!
Modules for the second week of the 2020 Assister Readiness Webinar Series are now posted and ready to view! These modules cover topics relating to Helping Consumers Enroll in Marketplace coverage. You can find the recordings and transcripts for the Helping Consumers Enroll Assister Readiness Webinar Series modules here:
As a reminder, The 2020 Assister Readiness Webinar Series is a supplement to the 2020 web-based Assister Certification Training. This series will be delivered in two weekly installments and will help get you ready to serve Marketplace consumers during the 2020 open enrollment period. Each installment will include three viewable, on-demand educational modules, and a corresponding LIVE webinar that will recap that week's topics and give you a chance to ask questions.  

Our Live Webinar Recap for the Week Two Modules will take place on Tuesday, October 29th at 2pm Eastern Time. Please stay tuned for the webinar invitation!
We are happy to bring you this supplemental training and hope you will join us for the Assister Readiness Webinar Series.  We hope these videos are a useful tool to help you get ready for Open Enrollment!
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School-Based Health Alliance Announces Upcoming Adolescent Health ECHO Clinic
Th e School-Based Health Alliance, with funding from the Bureau of Primary Health Care National C ooperative Agreement (NCA), is accepting applications for its Adolescent Health ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) program.  

Through eight, 1.5-hour, CE-accredited sessions, the Adolescent Health ECHO program joins colleagues nationwide in learning more about adolescent health in an innovative tele-mentoring model of health care education. Lead by a multidisciplinary team of adolescent health providers and professionals, providers and staff participate in bi-weekly virtual sessions of evidence-based didactics and patient case presentations.

Participants and faculty will explore a number of topics centered on Adolescent Friendly Environments, Preventive Well Care, Behavioral Health, and Sexual/Reproduction Health. Such topics include cre ating an adolescent-centered experience, risk assessment counseling, opioid use disorders, and inclusive and affirming care.  Each clinic combines brief evidence-based didactics from faculty with de-identified case presentations from participants. All adolescent health providers and staff can participate at no cost.

To learn more and submit your application, click  here
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As people watched Hurricane Irma rage across their TV screens toward the Florida panhandle in 2017, the Cape Coral Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) prepared for action.

Key to their efforts? Information from the U.S. Census Bureau, including stats gleaned from the most recent census.

The team used population maps derived from Census Bureau data to identify distribution points for supplies - and to send wheelchair-accessible vans to pick up mostly older residents who initially wanted to stay put and ride out the storm.

The 2019 theme is "Prepared, Not Scared."  It's important for people to remember that a key to disaster prep is responding to the 2020 Census, which can lead to more effective and efficient emergency response times and rescue operations, and allocation of funds for rebuilding communities. To find out more about how Census data informs emergency response before, during and after disasters, continue reading...
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Trick or Treat 2019 | Dates and times for West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio
Below are the Trick or Treat 2019 dates and times for Huntington and surrounding areas. If you don't see your community on the list, email the information to news@wsaz.com and we will update it. Happy (almost) Halloween!
  • Barboursville: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Buffalo: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Boone County: 10/31 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
  • Cabell County: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Ceredo: 11/2 - 5 to 7 p.m
  • Charleston: 11/2 - 5 to 7 p.m
  • Dunbar: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Fort Gay: 10/29 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Glasgow: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Huntington: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Huntington Safe Trick-or-Treat: 10/31 - 6 to 8 p.m. (moved indoors to Big Sandy Superstore Arena)
  • Kanawha County: 11/2 - 5 to 7 p.m
  • Kenova: 11/2 - 5 to 7 p.m
  • Leon: 11/2 - 6 to 7:30 p.m
  • Lincoln County: 10/31 - 5 to 7 p.m
  • Logan County: 11/2 -- 6 to 8 p.m
  • Madison: 10/31 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
  • Man: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Marmet: 11/2 - 5 to 7 p.m.(Indoor Trick or Treat will be at Marmet Rec Center on 10/31 from 6 to 8 p.m
  • Mingo County: 10/31 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Nitro: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Parkersburg: 10/31 - 6 to 7:30 p.m
  • Putnam County: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m
  • Hurricane: 11/2 - 6 to 8 p.m./Hurricane's Main Street Trick or Treat event has been cancelled
  • Ravenswood: 11/2 - 6 to 8:30 p.m
  • Ripley: 10/31 - 6 to 7:30 p.m
  • St. Albans: 11/2 - 5 to 7 p.m
  • Wayne: 10/31 - 6 to 8 p.m
For the Morgantown, WV area and surrounding couties:
Monongalia County
  • Morgantown: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. , October 31
  • Main Street Morgantown: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 30
  • Star City: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
  • Westover: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
Preston County
  • Brandonville: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
  • Kingwood: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
  • Newburg: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
  • Reedsville: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27
  • Terra Alta: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
  • *Unincorporated areas of Preston County: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31
Barbour  County
  • Belington - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Philippi - Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Doddridge County
  • West Union - Oct. 31, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gilmer County
Harrison County
  • Clarksburg - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Downtown Clarksburg Merchants - Oct. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.
  • West Milford - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Shinnston - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Bridgeport -Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Salem - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Nutter Fort - Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.
  • Lumberport - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Stonewood - Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.
Lewis County
  • Weston (plus all of Lewis County) - Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.
Marion County
  • White Hall - Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.
  • Fairmont - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Barrackville - Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.
  • Grant Town - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
Randolph County
  • Downtown Elkins Businesses - Oct. 25, 5-6 p.m.
  • Elkins Residential Neighborhoods - Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m.
Ritchie County
  • Harrisville - Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Pennsboro - Oct. 31, 5-7:30 p.m.
Taylor County
  • Grafton - Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m.
Tucker County
  • Parsons - Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m.
  • Davis - Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
  • Thomas - Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Upshur County
  • Trunk-or-Treat at City Public Safety Complex parking lot - Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m.
  • Buckhannon - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Buckhannon Police Department Trunk-or-Treat at the Public Safety Complex - Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m.
Webster County
  • Webster Springs - Oct. 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Wetzel County - Smithfield - Oct. 31, from 5:30 - 7 p.m
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation opens Bridge of Hope Scholarship for fall Applicants
The Bridge of Hope Fund is a Donor-Advised Fund at The Greater Kanawha Valley  Foundation . This scholarship opportunity is for a person in addiction recovery who is  interested  in pursuing a training or education program. They must have completed a recovery program and demonstrate good standing in regards to the recovery program's after care requirements. Applicants must be actively participating in a mutual aid group or alternative peer support group. 

The application is available on the Greater Kawnaha Valley Foundation website, under Special Initiatives.  The application period is open until November 15, 2019.
WVDHHR Statewide Therapist Loan Repayment (STLR) Project
WVDHHR's Statewide Therapist Loan Repayment (STLR) Webpage now has a webinar presentation in addition to the applications, which includes:
  • The Practitioner Application is for those master's level psychology, social work, or counseling students who have graduated between May 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
  • The Student Application is for those master's level psychology, social work, or counseling students who are currently in their final academic year and expect to graduate by August 31, 2020
    • For these student applications, there's also an Educational Status form that the applicant must have the school complete and return to us.
The opportunity can provide up to $20,000 of student loan repayment in exchange for a 2 year service obligation at a qualified treatment provider in the state of WV for any students who qualify.  And please feel free to email me should any questions arise. 
Upcoming Events 

The purpose of this webinar is to enable participants to increase their knowledge regarding decreasing systemic barriers for patients with HIV and substance use disorders.

WV DHHR  | West Virginia Cancer Survivorship Resource Summit 
11.15.2019  |  9:30am - 3:30pm
Registration is available here.

This program is presented in collaboration by the American Cancer Society and the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health/Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease/Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.

WV  State Medical Association  | Addiction Seminar
11.1.2019  | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Registration is available here.

The West Virginia State Medical Association invites physicians, residents, and students to attend a one day Addiction seminar at the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV.   This event provides discounted rate for current medical students and is eligible for up to 6 Continued Medical Education credits. 
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The Center for Active WV Offering Mini grants for physical activity
The Center for ActiveWV is launching a new Grant Program. West Virginia University College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, through a partnership with West Virginia Health Promotion and Chronic Disease, is funding projects statewide to increase physical activity. These one-time mini-grants range from $1000-$5000.
 
Successful mini-grant applications will propose a plan to improve the health of communities in West Virginia through increased opportunities for physical activity in the following areas:
  • Increase physical activity opportunities for children throughout the school day and beyond
  • Increase and/or improve pedestrian and bike infrastructure within West Virginia
  • Implement programming and/or create opportunities for physical activity through clinical practice and community outreach
Please consider applying yourself or sharing this email with a friend or colleague. For more information contact the Project Coordinator, Rachel Byrne, at  rbyrne2@mail.wvu.edu , or 304-293-6981.
 
Follow this link to view the application:  Community Grant Pre-Application
Round 2: Medline Community Impact Grant Program for Community Health Centers.
 
Medline is pleased to announce the second round of the Community Impact Grant Program for Community Health Centers.  Medline and the Medline Foundation will award results-focused grants addressing prevalent healthcare challenges that help improve patient care or enhance the quality of life for their patients and the community at-large. Each grant will be capped at $10,000 and the total will not exceed $50,000.
 
Earlier this year we launched the first cycle of the Community Health Center grant program and awarded five CHCs each a $10,000 grant to fund essential programs throughout the US. Totaling $100,000 over the two cycles, these grants will help address funding shortages at these vital care settings, where many underinsured and uninsured patients receive care. Read about the winners from our first grant cycle  here .
The second round of the 2019 Community Impact Grant cycle is now open and the application deadline to apply is November 1, 2019. Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle. Applications must be completed in full and submitted online to be considered. Submitting an online application does not guarantee funding.
 
The 2019 grants recipients will be announced on or before December 6, 2019.
 
Eligibility:  Non-profit organizations. Must be based in the US and its territories.

  Click here  or contact  socialresponsibility@medline.com  for more information.
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead poisoning is preventable! A simple blood test can detect lead. Find out more from your state or local childhood lead poisoning prevention program! #NLPPW2019 #leadfreekids 

There is NO known safe blood lead level. Act early and get your child tested! Blood lead tests are usually recommended for children at 12- and 24-months. Talk to your doctor or health care provider for more information. 

To learn more about Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, click here
Advancing HIV Screening and Treatment: A Health Center's Experience
Health centers play a key role in ending the HIV epidemic. ECRI Institute, on HRSA's behalf, will host a webinar featuring a speaker from Fenway Health, a HRSA-funded health center. Fenway Health is well-known for delivering comprehensive care to people living with HIV.
The speaker will discuss the organization's approaches to providing screening, comprehensive care, and treatment to people living with HIV, including:
  • The roles of health centers and free clinics in HIV diagnosis, prevention, and early treatment.
  • Practical strategies for making HIV screening and early treatment programs operational.
  • Potential challenges encountered and lessons learned.
ECRI Institute will offer the webinar at two times:

Tuesday, November 5
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Register here
Wednesday, November 6
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Register here

Join a Postgraduate Residency Learning Collaborative
Community Health Center, Inc., (CHCI, a HRSA-funded NCA) will lead an eight-month learning collaborative to help health centers implement a postgraduate residency training program. Content will include transformational strategies and coaching support provided through:
  • Videoconference learning sessions with 10-12 primary care teams across the country.
  • Bi-weekly coach mentoring provided by CHCI's certified coach mentors.
  • Access to web-based resources.
To learn more or to register, click  here .
Auto-HPSA Scores: There Might be an Opportunity to Improve Scores
Last month, HRSA updated its IT system to replace all pre-existing auto-HPSA scores with the data included in Preview #9, which health centers received in early August. However, there are still opportunities for health centers to increase their auto-HPSA scores before they are "locked" on Feb. 1, 2020. These opportunities are discussed in the Next Steps in Auto-HPSA Update Process and the  HRSA FAQs available on the NACHC Shortage Designation webpage.
Census Takers in Your Neighborhood
You may begin to notice census workers in your neighborhood. This is a normal part of preparations for the 2020 Census. Census Bureau employees are also in the community to continue collecting information for the American Community Survey and other ongoing surveys.
Visit the new 2020 Census website for more information on census workers, including:
  • How you can verify someone is a census worker.
  • Why census workers are out in communities.
  • How you can avoid repeat visits from census takers.
Help us spread the word about the 2020 Census. Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Check out
2020census.gov,  or read the full web article here .
Updated Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2019-2020 Season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC ACIP) has shared  updated flu vaccine recommendations  for the 2019-20 season. The committee still recommends healthcare providers offer flu shots to everyone six months and older with no contraindications by the end of October. The updated recommendations reflect the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes for the age indication of the Afluria Quadrivalent vaccine and approved dosages of the Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccine.
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The WVPCA has retained the law firm of Jackson Kelly, PLLC to provide legal guidance to the WV Primary Care Association and its members.
 
Jackson Kelly attorneys provide limited consultation to all members of the WVPCA at no charge, as part of the WVPCA contract. There is no limit to the number of calls which any member may make. All inquiries within the scope of professional competence of firm attorneys will be addressed. Inquiries which require expertise not available through the firm will be promptly identified and, when requested, Jackson Kelly will assist in referring the matter to accounting firms, insurance agents, or others as circumstances warrant.
 
All inquiries, responses and consultation services provided by the firm lawyers will be provided without additional charge beyond the retainer amount, except for matters which require formal opinions, representation of record in litigation, transactional work, e.g. the purchase or sale of real property, or matters which require continued representation, research or consultation beyond a single inquiry or document review.

Justin M. Harrison is a labor & employment lawyer with Jackson Kelly PLLC. He is available for consultation through a special retainer relationship with the WVPCA.  Justin can be reached at 304.340.1358 and via email at justin.harrison@jacksonkelly.com.
Risk Management Manual for Health Centers Now Available!
 
The Risk Management Manual for Health Centers is now available on the ECRI Institute Clinical Risk Management Program website! Designed to support a proactive approach to risk management at health centers and free clinics, the Manual provides background, tips, and how-tos in a manageable format.

Specific areas that are covered include:
  • Risk Management Program
  • Role of the Risk Manager
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Credentialing and Privileging
  • Communication with Patients
  • Tracking Systems for Diagnostic Tests, Referrals, and Hospitalizations
  • Patient Grievances and Complaints
  • Communication among Providers, Staff, and Community Partners
  • Claims and Lawsuits
  • And more!
View an archived webinar that provides a guided tour of the Manual and key features. For access to the ECRI Institute Clinical Risk Management Program website or any other questions, email clinical_rm_program@ecri.org.
ECRI Institute 
 
The  ECRI Institute  offers numerous policy templates that can be used as guidance consistent with the needs of community health centers. To take a look at their library of policy templates, click  here .

If you are not an ECRI member, creating a free account before accessing these materials is required. ECRI Institute resources are provided for free on behalf of HRSA.

To Access Policies: 
  • From the main page, click on the clinical risk management link on the left hand side of the page
  • Click sample policies and tools listed under tool-kits on left side of page
Click on the + sign to access individual templates.
WVPCA Staff

Sherri Ferrell, MBA | Chief Executive Officer
Debra Boyd | Chief Financial/Chief Operations Officer
Staci Arnold, MBA | Data Service & Integration Specialist
Jennifer Boyd, PA-C, PCMH-CCE | Clinical Consultant
Warne Dawkins, MBA | Health Data Analyst
John Kennedy, MA | School-Based Health/Behavioral Health Coordinator
Pam Moore | Member Relations Coordinator
Shannon Parker, MBA, PCMH-CCE | Director of Health Center Operations
Amanda West | Staff Accountant
Emma White, RN | Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator 
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