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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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West Virginia's birth rate 8th lowest in United States
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
Prior infection, vaccines provide best protection from COVID
Read the entire article from AP News here.
Justice to deliver State of the State address next week
Read the entire article from MetroNews here.
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Coplin Health Systems Open Wellness
Center at Parkersburg High School
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Coplin Health Systems and Wood County Schools have partnered to open a new health center located at Parkersburg High School beginning Jan. 17, 2022. The Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center will be located within the Mary Lou Hague Sports and Arts Complex at 2101 Dudley Avenue. The health center will be open year-round for students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community that lives around the PHS campus.
“Coplin Health Systems is honored to be partnering with Wood County Schools to open a health center at Parkersburg High School in 2022,” stated Rob Dudley, Coplin Health Systems CEO. “With this new health center, Coplin Health Systems will continue our mission of serving the health and wellness needs of our communities.”
The Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The health center will provide patients access to primary care, acute care, behavioral health care and lab services. For uninsured patients, Coplin Health will provide a wide array of payment assistance options, including their sliding fee discount program.
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Please join the WVPCA and Cherokee Health Systems, as we offer this "The Use of Data to Drive Treatment and Outcomes for Diabetic Patients" webinar. The focus of this webinar is the use of data to inform chronic disease management, specifically diabetes, by providers in the context of an integrated care model. Cherokee Health Systems will present a two-hour webinar demonstrating how to maximize the use of data found in EHRs for clinical decision making with care teams. Work flows will be discussed as well as specific interventions to improve outcomes. This learning opportunity will support the work of health centers as they continue to identify and address health disparities.
At the conclusion of this two-hour training, participants will be able to:
- List three reasons why incorporating clinical informatics into clinical decision-making for patients with diabetes can be useful in identifying and addressing health disparities
- Describe three ways integrated care teams can incorporate data into the daily clinical workflow
- Identify three specific interventions that integrated care team members including medical and behavioral health clinicians can implement in response to diabetes health informatics and data.
Presenters: Eboni Winford, Director of Behavioral Health and Jennifer Poling, Director of Healthcare Analytics
Target Audience: CMOs and Providers, Behavioral Health Directors and Providers.
This event in intended for Community Health Center Staff.
Registration closes on February 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET.
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Building an organizational culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion requires a culturally competent workforce. Developing that workforce starts with intentional practices related to recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly engaged individuals who are committed to that culture. Please join the WVPCA and Jennifer Calohan of CURIS Consulting, as we offer this Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining a Culturally Competent Workforce webinar.
This session will outline, discuss and define:
- The difference between diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence
- Cultural competence as an essential organizational driver toward diversity, equity, and inclusion
- The importance of a diversity, equity and inclusion program
- The role of HR in establishing and supporting cultural competence
- Evaluating policies, procedures, and processes for cultural competence
Recommended Pre-Work:
Prior to the presentations, please assess your organization's current state regarding culturally competent recruiting, hiring, onboarding, professional development/training, and retention planning. Although much of the material is Human Resource (HR) related, it extends to hiring managers, supervisors, departmental protocols, etc.
Target Audience:
Executive Leadership (especially those over operations and human resources), HR leadership/HR team members, Hiring Managers/Supervisors (anyone involved in interviewing, hiring, onboarding), Employee Education/Training teams, Employee Engagement teams, Risk Manager/Risk Management teams, including anyone involved in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.
This event in intended for Community Health Center Staff.
Registration closes on February 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET.
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Please Note New Rescheduled Dates |
Please join the WVPCA and Jennifer Calohan of CURIS Consulting, as we are excited to offer our members a three (3) part webinar series. The webinar series will cover collection, documentation, and utilization of data related to SDOH, SOGI, HIV status, race and ethnicity and more.
Please note the new dates below:
Webinar Series includes:
January 11, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Data Collection Strategies for SDOH, SOGI, HIV, Race & Ethnicity
January 18, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Rescheduled!
NOW February 1, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Motivational Interviewing Techniques to Support SDOH, SOGI, and Race & Ethnicity
January 25, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Rescheduled!
NOW February 8, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Meaningful Data Utilization - Going beyond data collection and data entry
Here are just a few of the objectives:
- Learn the importance of have a clearly defined process related to the collection and documentation of data
- Understand the considerations for training and competencies related to demonstrating and eliciting trust and mutual respect with patients regarding PHI (ie: motivational interviewing, etc)
- Learn concepts and principles of motivational interviewing to promote a high trust environment for patients and their support systems
- Learn how to increase staff skills and comfort level related to providing culturally competent care
- Definitions and differences between equity and equality, inclusivity, diversity and disparity – and the role of the health center in providing services consistent with diversity, equity and inclusion
- Learn HRSA mandated expectations related to utilization of patient reported data and needs assessments as a driver of service provision
- Understand the criticality of assessing patient reported data and using it meaningfully to trigger actions and workflows targeted at meeting patient needs, mitigating risk factors, and improving outcomes
See detailed information here.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This event is intended for COOs, Front Desk Staff, Nurses, Medical Assistant and Quality Improvement Staff.
If you had previously registered, you do not have to register again.
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2022 Recognition Programs Pricing Update |
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has posted 2022 pricing for Recognition Programs. Please find updated pricing on the NCQA web site below:
Pricing will go into effect on February 8, 2022. Practices enrolling in or renewing Recognition, or enrolling in Annual Reporting, prior to February 8, 2022 will pay 2021 prices.
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Special Enrollment Period |
A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is time outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period when a consumer can sign up for health insurance. Consumers qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if they’ve had certain life events, including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or adopting a child.
Depending on their Special Enrollment Period type, they may have 60 days before or 60 days following the event to enroll in a plan. Consumers can enroll in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) any time.
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Join HRSA's COVID-19 Testing Supply Program |
The Health Resources and Services Administration continues to onboard health centers (HRSA-funded health centers and Health Center Program look-alikes) and Medicare-certified Rural Health Clinics into the HRSA COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. Through this program, health centers can order free, FDA-authorized COVID-19 at-home self-tests (Quidel QuickVue® At-Home OTC COVID-19 tests) for distribution at no cost to their patients and communities. If your health center is not participating yet, it’s not too late!
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Health Care Heroes Nominations |
Do you know someone who is making a huge impact in West Virginia health care? WV Living is seeking nominations for Health Care Hero recognition!
We need you to tell WV Living about the dedication and achievements of someone in your local health care community—tell them about people who are putting innovation and compassion to work to improve the human condition. WV Living will print profiles of the best nominations in their WV Living Healthy special insert in their Spring 2022 issue.
Nominations are accepted until January 23, 2022.
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SAVE THE DATE!
WV COPD Readmissions Institute
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The COPD Foundation is hosting a first-ever COPD Readmissions Institute in West Virginia.
This is one full day and ½ day virtual event, showcasing best practices from practitioners from WV and around the U.S. involving the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with COPD.
When: April 28-29, 2022
Cost: Free
Where: Virtual event
Who Should Attend? – Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, quality staff, and others involved in the care of patients with COPD.
Information will be shared in the coming weeks on registration for this event.
If you have any questions concerning this event, please contact Stephanie Williams, Senior Director of Community Education Programs, with the COPD Foundation, at swilliams@copdfoundation.org.
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Save the Date for #MATRC2022 |
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month |
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer. Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States.
Today, screening and prevention have greatly reduced the impact of this form of cancer. Still, nearly 14,500 women in the United States received a diagnosis of cervical cancer and more than 4,200 died from the disease last year, according to the National Cancer Institute.
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2021 Uniform Data System Reports Due Feb. 15 |
Calendar year 2021 Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting is underway. All Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes are required to submit complete and accurate UDS reports by Tuesday, Feb. 15. No changes can be made to UDS report data after Thursday, March 31. Visit the UDS Resources webpage for the 2021 UDS Manual and other resources to help health centers submit accurate, timely and complete UDS reports.
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2022 P&I Board Member Boot Camp is Virtual |
Register now for the National Association of Community Health Center's "Board Member Boot Camp: An Introduction to Health Center Board Roles!" This virtual learning event provides a review of board roles and responsibilities as well as an overview of the legal duties of board members. The workshop also offers a deep dive into quality and financial oversight responsibilities as well as an introduction to advocacy for board members. Participants will also gain an understanding of where to access additional resources about health center board roles.
Who Should Attend?
Board Member Boot Camp is designed for new health center board members or health center board members who want a refresher about board roles.
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Apply to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program - Extended Application Cycle |
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is extending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (NC LRP) application cycle to Thursday, January 27. They plan to award more clinicians than ever before. There is also special funding set aside for nurses specializing in behavioral health, women's health, and public health.
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Funding and Financial Opportunities |
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SAMHSA Harm Reduction Grant Program |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now accepting applications for the first-ever SAMHSA Harm Reduction grant program, and expects to issue $30 million in grant awards. This funding, authorized by the American Rescue Plan, will help increase access to a range of community harm reduction services and support harm reduction service providers as they work to help prevent overdose deaths and reduce health risks often associated with drug use. The deadline is February 7, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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Today with Macrae:
Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Jim for updates on COVID-19-related programs and more. The CMS Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare will join him to discuss value-based care.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
2:00 PM ET
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If you prefer to join by phone:
833-568-8864
When prompted,
enter meeting/webinar ID:
161 010 5824
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Technology Strategies to Improve Pediatric Immunization |
The importance of effective pediatric immunization strategies cannot be understated at this moment in public health. Given all the potential barriers to access, how can technology support primary care in improving systems for effective vaccine uptake? Hear from Dr. Melissa Stockwell, whose research includes translational health IT interventions to promote vaccination as well as the use of large-scale, patient-centered communication technologies, like text messaging, for surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases and adverse events. Dr. Stockwell is Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Health and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons) and Population and Family Health (Mailman School of Public Health). She is Founding Director of the Department of Pediatrics' Center for Children's Digital Health Research.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
3:00 PM ET
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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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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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