Updates from the STAR² Center
September 8, 2020
Last Call to Register: ACU Virtual Conference

We're just under one week away fromr ACU's 2020 Virtual Conference! Sessions will span September 14-18, 2020 and cover topics along Workforce, Disparities, Practice Models tracks as well as special sessions and an impressive lineup of keynote speakers. Visit our website to learn more and  tailor your registration today!

Join us for two free STAR Center sessions:
STAR² Center - Retention & Recruitment Plan Template

Strategic planning for workforce recruitment and retention forms the foundation of the STAR² Center's resources and training opportunities. Our Retention & Recruitment Plan Template is a comprehensive and customizable resource that can help your health center to build a workforce plan. 
The Template walks through critical steps from conducting a practice assessment, onboarding new staff, succession planning, and more. Be sure to check out the supporting resources for this template to share with your team.
STAR² Center Chats with Workforce Leaders

The first episodes of the new STAR² Center podcast - STAR² Center Chats with Workforce Leaders are live on our site for you to listen in! In Episode 1, Suzanne Speer interviews Scott Owens, Chief Workforce Officer at Mountain Family Health Centers in Colorado, about how he uses strategic planning to empower and engage the workforce at his health center. The first three episodes of this series are available for you to listen and feature engaging and informative chats with health center leaders and experts.
Health Center Resource Clearinghouse

The Health Center Resource Clearinghouse is designed as a one-stop online repository of training and technical assistance resources developed for health centers by the National Training and Technical Assistance Partners. Topics include finance, operations, workforce, quality improvement, capital development, HIT/data, governance and emerging issues. Click here to take a look!
STAR² Center Archived Webinar: Addressing Stigma, Health Disparities, and COVID-19's Role in Affecting Workforce Retention

The STAR² Center team recently hosted a webinar focused on the intersection of health disparities, COVID-19, and stigma. The presentation highlighted the importance of support, training, and resources to helping the health center workforce navigate the current complex landscape, support retention, and avoid disengagement. The session has been archived in the STAR² Center Resource Center for those who were unable to join the live session, or those who want to revisit the presentation.
Apply to join Recruitment Boot Camp!

We are now accepting applications for the STAR² Center's Recruitment Boot Camp Learning Collaborative! Apply by September 22 to be considered for this cohort. The learning collaborative cohort will meet every other Thursday at 2pm ET from Oct. 1 - Dec. 17 in a mix of webinars, discussion, and projects to complete an overhaul of their recruitment processes. Check out our site for more information!
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