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WVPCA Weekly Outlook Newsletter
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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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
1-877-WVA-HLTH
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Quick Links: In This Issue.....
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News
Flash!
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First death reported from lung illness linked to vaping, officials say
Read the entire article from the
Washington Post
here.
Babies exposed to drugs are kicked out of other daycares. They come here instead.
Read the entire article from
CNN Health
here.
As digital disrupters make inroads, pharmacy giants shifting to health services, J.D. Power executive says
Read the entire article from
Fierce Healthcare
here.
Cabell HIV cluster growing at consistent rate
Read the entire article from the
Charleston Gazette-Mail
here.
Changes at Community Health Centers, and How Patients Are Benefiting
Read the entire article from the
Commonwealth Fund
here
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Kasich, Gee group to push opioid settlement toward hospitals
Read the entire article from the
Charleston Gazette-Mail
here.
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WVPCA News
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Registration Open - Improving Blood Pressure Control in Community Health Centers
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The West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA) and BOLDplanning will be hosting an in-person one-day workshop fulfilling the conversion of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) platform to the Emergency Continuity Plan (ECP) platform through WVPCAready software. The WVPCA continues to support health centers to ensure compliance with the most updated interpretation of the CMS Final Rule 3178. Under this rule each facility is required to have a 'facility-based' plan that addresses the below elements, based on a Hazard/Risk assessment, which is a shift away from the current Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) toward an Emergency and Continuity Plan (ECP). CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule compliance is based upon the healthcare facility meeting some basic planning elements including:
* Hazards/Risk Assessment,
* Emergency Operations Planning,
* Continuity of Operations Planning,
* Communications Planning,
* Training and Testing, and
* Policies and Procedures.
The conversion of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to the Emergency Continuity Plan (ECP) can make your preparedness planning easier and more effective. The ECP is built around the DHS/FEMA planning elements required for federal, state, regional, and local organizations. The ECP is designed to help healthcare organizations of all types and sizes create practical and compliant plans. As a cloud-based solution, these plans are accessible from virtually anywhere at any time.
In consideration of your time and travel expenses, the WVPCA is excited to be offering two separate workshop locations. Please join us in Morgantown, WV on September 17, 2019 OR Charleston, WV September 18, 2019 Please choose the workshop that best suits your schedule and travel needs by choosing the link below.
If you have any questions please email Debra Boyd at
debra.boyd@wvpca.org
or contact the WVPCA via phone at 304.346.0032
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Registration Open - Improving Blood Pressure Control in Community Health Centers
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Please join the WVPCA along with Dr. Matt Weimer, Chief Medical Officer at Valley Health Systems, Brett Wellman, FNP-C, Valley Health Systems, and Johnna Beane, Health Strategies Coordinator from the American Heart Association as they present the Target:BP Program and Million Hearts Initiative. Participants will learn how Valley Health Systems has improved their hypertension control rates by implementing the American Heart Association Programs. Participants will learn about Valley Health Systems redesigned workflow and staff
CE Information: The WVPCA is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the West Virginia Board of Nursing (WVPBRN Provider #50-26228). CE credit hours will be available pending final approval.
Target Audience: Providers, QI Staff, Nurses, Medical Assistants and Community Health Workers
Registration and additional information is available here. Registration closes on September 8 at 12:00 PM EST.
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State News
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Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference
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Pain & Addiction, Best Practices & Proper Prescribing | October 17 - 19, 2019
The Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference has been developed specifically in cooperation with the WV Board of Medicine, WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine, WV Board of Nursing, and WV Board of Pharmacy to meet the 3-hour CME requirement for all physicians, nurses, physician assistants, podiatrists, pharmacists and others who prescribe/dispense controlled substances.
An update on the current state of affairs in WV, Anti-stigma, Integration of MAT & 12-Steps, Understanding and Responding to the Addiction Epidemic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Addiction & Pregnancy, Anxiety and ADHD, Marijuana, Social Media Gaming and Internet Addiction and an Update on current legislation and the most current overdose statistics.
Registration is available here.
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2019 Virtual Conference: Reinforcing Resilience in a Culture of Safety
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Registration for the 2019 FTCA Risk Management Virtual Conference is now open! Join us for a full day of practical recommendations and informative guidance-all focused on the theme, Reinforcing Resilience in a Culture of Safety. The conference will be held onSeptember 11, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern time with presentations and panel discussions on the following topics:
- Preventing Staff Burnout and Creating Joy and Meaning in Work
- Addressing Clinician Burnout: A Closer Look at EHRs and Workflow
- A Fresh Approach: Introduction to Safety-I and Safety-II
- Responsiveness and Preparing for the Future
You do not need an active ECRI account to sign up for the FREE virtual conference. Just click on the link above to register.
Information provided by ECRI Institute is intended as guidance to be used consistent with the internal needs of your organization. This information is not to be viewed as required by ECRI Institute or the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Provider CE Opportunity: Lupus Education
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The Northern West Virginia Rural Health Education, the American College of Rheumatology, and The Lupus Initiative have partnered to offer continuing education sessions for health professionals including MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, and Community Health Workers in primary care and emergency room environments. The Small Group Provider Education on Lupus Sessions are intended to provide participants access to a rheumatologist.
The Lupus Education for Healthcare Providers will be on September 10 from 12-4pm at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV with lunch provided. The session will begin at 1:00 pm.
To register, please click here.
Please contact Amanda White, Executive Director, Northern WV Rural Health Education Center at
amanda.white@nwvrhec.org
with any questions.
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27th Annual WV Rural Health Conference October 8-11
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The 27th Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference is scheduled for October 8-11, 2019 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Huntington, WV. This year's conference theme is "Country Roads: Moving WV Rural Health Forward."
T
his conference provides attendees with education and information about innovation, best practices and leadership in rural health. The conference includes state and national rural health updates along with providing attendees the opportunity to network with others interested in improving rural health care in West Virginia.
For more information, click
here.
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Registration Open - West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care's Fall Health Care Conference 2019
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Registration is open for the West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care's Fall Health Care Conference 2019, scheduled for September 18-19 at the Holiday Inn - University Area (188 Pineview Drive in Morgantown).
The Key Note Speaker is Dr. Brian Carlin, MD, FCCP, FAARC.
Dr. Carlin is a seasoned Pulmonologist, recipient of prestigious awards and recognition, as well as an Assistant Professor on the faculty at Drexel University School of Medicine.
Registration is $99 and CEUs are available for RTs and RNs licensed in WV, and
Specialty Certifications including ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, AE-C, and RPSGT.
For more information, or to register, click
here.
Early bird registration with discounted rates end September 3rd!
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National News
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HHS Proposes 42 CFR Part 2 Reforms to Increase Care, Reduce Burden, and Improve SUD Treatment
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On Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to the federal regulations governing the confidentiality of patient records created by federally-assisted substance use disorder treatment programs, known as 42 CFR Part 2.
The proposed rule establishes important revisions that support coordinated care among providers that treat substance use disorder (SUD), while maintaining privacy safeguards for patients seeking treatment for SUD. The proposed rule is the first of four regulations that have been identified in HHS's Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care that seeks to promote value-based outcomes for patients by examining federal regulations that impede coordinated care among health providers.
"President Trump has promised Americans a healthcare system that provides affordable, high-quality, patient-centric healthcare-a system that treats you like a person, not a number. But outdated regulations have often stood in the way of delivering that kind of care, and our proposed reforms to 42 CFR Part 2 aim to change that," said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. "These changes also reflect the high priority that the Trump Administration places on improving the quality and availability of behavioral healthcare, especially as we combat our nation's crisis of opioid addiction and substance abuse."
The proposed changes to Part 2 are the first proposed regulations released as part of the Deputy Secretary's Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care, which was launched by Secretary Azar as part of his vision for delivering value-based healthcare.
"Coordinated care is a vital piece of President Trump's vision for a patient-centric healthcare system, and regulatory reform is a key step toward promoting more coordinated care," said HHS Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan. "As part of our Regulatory Sprint to Coordinated Care, these proposed changes are just the beginning of a comprehensive agenda for reforming regulations that govern the delivery and financing of American healthcare, with the ultimate goal of better care, and better health, at a lower cost."
"The lack of critical substance use history in a patient's medical record can lead to potentially damaging consequences for a person with a substance use disorder and can further stigmatize these conditions," said Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz. "This rule aims to ease the sharing of information, reduce burden for providers, and increase access to care for individuals while at the same time maintaining important privacy controls."
Read more about the proposed rule here.
Read the Press Release from HHS here.
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Community Health Center Resources
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Jackson Kelly PLLC
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.
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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!
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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.
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WVPCA Staff
Debra Boyd | Chief Financial/Chief Operations Officer
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