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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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Walmart will offer mental health and other services at a new clinic in Georgia
Read the entire article from
MSN Money
here.
Hospital closure puts strain on local Sheriff's department
Read the entire article from
WV Public Broadcasting
here.
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September is Preparedness Month
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National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is "Prepared, Not Scared."
This year features weekly themes including:
- September 1-7 | Save Early for Disaster Costs
- September 8-14 | Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters
- September 15-21 | Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters
- September 22-30 | Get Involved in Your Community's Preparedness
Each week has sample social media posts, graphics, logos, videos and related links. Find additional information from ready.gov here. These resources can be printed and shared or are perfect for electronic distribution.
For more information about National Preparedness Month and to access additional resources, click here.
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National Suicide Prevention Week
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Next week (September 8-14) is National Suicide Prevention Week. Approximately 45% of suicide victims had contact with primary care providers within one month of suicide.
For individuals at risk of suicide, primary and behavioral health care settings provide unique opportunities to connect with the professionals and access effective treatment. Suicide Safe is a free mobile app that helps providers integrate suicide prevention strategies into their practice and address suicide risk among their patients. The Suicide Safe app is based on SAMHSA's Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) card.
The suicide prevention app is available from SAMHSA. It helps health care providers integrate suicide prevention strategies into their practice and address suicide risk among their patients. It includes patient and provider educational materials, a treatment locator, sample interactive cases, and conversation starters.
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WVPCA News
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Registration Open - Emergency Continuity Plan Workshop: Morgantown and Charleston
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The WVPCA and BOLDplanning will host two seperate, 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).
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 on September 9. 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
Registration and additional information is available here. Registration closes on September 8 at 12:00 PM EST.
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.
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State News
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Lupus Education
9.10.19 | 12-4 PM | United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV
Registration: here
The Northern WV Rural Health Education, the American College of Rheumatology, and The Lupus Initiative partnered to offer continuing education sessions for health professionals and Community Health Workers in primary care and emergency room environments.
Questions? Contact
Amanda White, Executive Director, Northern WV Rural Health Education Center.
Additional information:
here
Questions? For access to the ECRI Institute Clinical Risk Management Program website or any other questions,
email.
WV Society for Respiratory Care's Fall Health Care Conference 2019
9.18-19.19 | Holiday Inn - University Area (188 Pineview Drive in Morgantown).
Registration:
here
CEUs are available for RTs and RNs licensed in WV, and Specialty Certifications including ACCS, CPFT, RPFT, AE-C, and RPSGT.
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27th Annual Rural Health Conference
10.8-11.19 | Huntington, WV
Registration and additional information: here.
Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference
10.17-19.19 | Morgantown, WV
Registration is available here.
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.
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National News
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UDS Mapper Webinar on September 9
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Join UDS Mapper for a webinar on September 9 at 2:00 PM EDT for a live demo and a Question and Answer session. There will also be a Special Topics webinar, to be held September 20, 2019. Visit the website for more details and signup links.
Click here to register.
Contact the UDS Mapper for questions or access the UDS Mapper for more information.
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Updated Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2019-2020 Season
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| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC ACIP) has shared updated flu vaccine recommendationsfor 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. |
OFAM Hosts Financial Management Webinar on September 17
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During the webcast, OFAM experts will engage in a round-table discussion on topics, such as:
- HRSA's top audit findings and how to avoid them;
- Legislative mandates outlined in Consolidated Appropriations Act;
- Time and effort reporting;
- Adequate documentation for federal grants;
- Internal controls; and much more.
If you would like to engage in the conversation as well, please submit your financial management questions toHRSAFMRoundtable@hrsa.gov prior to the webcast. We will try to address all of your questions during the webcast. If we aren't able to address your question, we will follow up with you after the webcast.
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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
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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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1700 MacCorkle Ave. Charleston, WV 25314| (304) 346-0032 |
WWW.WVPCA.ORG
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