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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Outreach and Enrollment News
Emergency Management News - State News - National News
Funding and Financial Opportunities - Training Opportunities
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Governor Justice presents prizes to winning middle schools in 'I Got Vaxxed' competition
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
Appeals court halts COVID vaccine mandate for larger businesses
Read the entire article from CBSNews here.
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2021 Uniform Data System Training |
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There's still time to register! Join the West Virginia Primary Care Association, in conjunction with HRSA/BPHC for the 2021 UDS Virtual Training event, presented by Natalie Truesdell, JSI, Inc. This two day virtual training will cover the preparation of the 2021 Uniform Data System (UDS Report). This training is targeted toward those who are responsible for gathering and reporting the data elements included in the UDS Report, as well as management, finance, and clinical staff who need to understand the definitions and concepts used, and those who use the data in their program management and quality improvement activities.
The Uniform Data System virtual training will be made up of two live 90-minute training sessions and one 30 minute Q&A session. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report.
The annual training will be conducted virtually, via ZOOM, in a series of 2 trainings as follows:
- Session 1 - Tuesday 11/16/2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Session 2 - Thursday 11/18/2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Q&A - Thursday 11/18/2020 | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Participation is free, but registration is required. Registration must be received by November 15 at Noon.
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Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Through ACA Kicked Off with Extended Time Frame |
The open enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act kicked off last week with an extended time frame that will give uninsured West Virginians or those looking to adjust their plans until Jan. 15 to choose one that works for them.
This will be the ninth open enrollment period through the Marketplace, and this year some different options will be available to more West Virginians due to changes made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
For coverage to start Jan. 1, people should try to enroll in a plan by Dec. 15.
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CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Guide for Healthcare Professionals |
The table below provides basic information on the proper storage, preparation, and administration of the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccine products in the United States. For additional information and detailed clinical guidance, go to the manufacturers' website and CDC’s webpages listed. |
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The #CommunityImmunityWV Social Press Kit has Been Updated! |
The Center for Rural Health Development has updated the #CommunityImmunityWV Social Press Kit with new materials, COVID-19 vaccination of children 5-11 years of age, including a new printable Frequently Asked Questions page for parents/guardians. This kit includes sample social media posts, graphics and other materials for you and your organization to use.
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Save the Date for #MATRC2022 |
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month |
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Recognized annually in November, it is an opportunity to educate the public about lung cancer prevention and early detection, as well as to highlight the American Cancer Society’s work to reduce the burden of the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, and while anyone can get lung cancer, there are steps you can take to help lower your risk of lung cancer.
The American Cancer Society urges people to get screened for certain cancers, including lung cancer. Lung cancer screening dropped 39% in 2020. People who currently smoke, or used to smoke, should consider regular lung cancer screening. If you are 50 or older, in good health and smoke or have quit in the past 15 years, discuss lung cancer screening with a doctor.
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Advancing Health Equity Among the Hispanic Population Webinar |
The Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs invites you to our 1st webinar part of the “Advancing Health Equity Among the Hispanic Population Learning Series” on Breaking Down Social Barriers of Health Amid a Pandemic.
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Objectives:
- Learn about Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and the role they play in health disparities seen in US
- Discuss how pre-existing health disparities have impacted distribution of COVID-19 disease burden and vaccine access
- Explore solutions to help bridge health gaps in at risk communities
For questions about the session, please contact Veronica Roa at VRoa@hrsa.gov.
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NACHC Special and Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Forum
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Join several National Training and Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) organizations for the next session of the four-part Special and Vulnerable Populations Forum. The next one-hour session convenes Friday, November 19 and will address how COVID-19 has impacted health centers across the country and the special populations they serve. The Forum will identify, share, and promote promising practices, while highlighting and addressing challenges.
Participants in the Forum will also hear from field subject matter experts from the Bureau of Primary Care (BPHC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These speakers will be on hand to offer up-to-date information about COVID-19, the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program, and to support programs and to address evidence-based strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence as well.
Don’t miss this informative session - register today!
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day |
The Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) is hosting a webinar to celebrate National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Federal speakers will share strategies, activities, and resources related to achieving health equity in rural communities, and HRSA grantees will share best practices in their projects focused on health equity during a panel discussion.
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Funding and Financial Opportunities |
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Expanded School Mental Health Grants |
The WV Bureau for Behavioral Health has announced funding availability (AFA) for Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) Expansion. This grant is used to support evidence-based programs that promote social and emotional well-being, prevention approaches, person-centered interventions and self-directed and/or recovery driven support services in schools. This grant will support planning and development of effective and sustainable school mental health services for students. The ESMH expansion grants will provide funding and technical assistance for school-community partnerships to develop policies, programs, and practices to improve access to high quality coordinated school mental health services and supports. The deadline is January 5, 2022.
School-Based Health Centers are uniquely positioned to directly provide integrated mental health and primary health care services in a school-based setting. SBHCs are an evidenced based program that supports schools.
The WVPCA has been a part of the State ESMH Committee for over five years and is able to provide support for the application process and/or the implementation of a successful grant application.
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Opportunities to Support COVID-19 Response |
The WV Bureau for Behavioral Health currently has three funding opportunities to support the ongoing COVID-19 response in the state. Community Health Centers are encouraged to apply.
- BPH AFA 2021 Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in West Virginia
- BPH AFA 2021 Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities in Rural Areas of West Virginia
- BPH AFA 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Equity and Prioritizing Populations Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19
Please note the application deadline is November 18, 2021, for each.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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SAVE THE DATE
Today with Macrae: Health Center Program Updates
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Join Jim to hear about BPHC REACH, funding, progress reporting and more.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
3:00 PM ET
Access info coming soon
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This webinar is a general introduction to the UDS Mapper, a mapping and decision-support tool driven primarily from health center patient location data within the Uniform Data System (UDS). The UDS Mapper is a collaboration between the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and is part of the HealthLandscape online mapping platform.
This webinar will go over basic UDS Mapper functionalities and is geared toward first time users or those who need a refresher. The webinar is open to the public and free of charge.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
12:00 PM EST
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Prevention as a Community Effort: How Health Centers Can Support Diabetes Prevention Through Their Partnerships |
Patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), especially those experiencing homelessness or housing instability, often receive services from many types of providers that don’t efficiently communicate across sectors.
Eliminating these kinds of gaps will reduce redundancies and improve health outcomes. It’s critical for diabetes prevention to be approached in this holistic way, considering the many determinants of health related to diabetes.
This free national webinar will explore diabetes prevention with a specific focus on how health centers can partner with community organizations to improve prevention and health promotion efforts in their community.
Featured guest speakers will share strategies from a health center and community partner perspective.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
12:00 PM EST
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Community Health Center Resources |
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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 Programs & Plans
Claims and Lawsuits
Role of the Risk Manager
Patient Grievances and Complaints
Communication with Patients
Credentialing and Privileging
Communication among Providers, Staff, and Community Partners
Tracking Systems for Diagnostic Tests, Referrals, and Hospitalizations
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Debra Boyd | Chief Financial/Chief Operations Officer
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This project is/was supported partially/fully by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U58CS06834 State and Regional Primary Care Associations. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. |
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