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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - State News - National News
Funding and Financial Opportunities - Training Opportunities
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Community health centers face trouble after public health emergency ends
Read the entire article from Modern Healthcare here.
Manchin, Capito announce $5.4 million for nine healthcare providers
Read the press release here.
As the baby formula crisis worsens, it's also magnifying disparities
Read the entire article from NPR here.
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Please join the WVPCA for this informative program that will provide information on the significance of HIV testing and providing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in the primary care setting. Kayleigh Burner, MSN NP-C APRN, WVU Medicine, Infectious Diseases will be providing the most up-to-date information and prescribing guidelines for PrEP including the new injectable PrEP.
At the end of this program, participants should be able to:
- Review recommendations for routine testing.
- Describe implementation of HIV testing.
- Discuss importance of initiating PrEP.
- Determine ways to implement PrEP.
CME and CE will be provided by a collaboration with the Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center.
TARGET AUDIENCE: West Virginia Community Health Center Providers.
This event is intended only for Community Health Center Staff.
To maximize participation for health center staff this training is being offered on two separate dates. You ONLY need to attend one:
Thursday, June 9th at 12:30 – 1:30 PM registration information can be found here.
Thursday, June 23rd at 12:30 – 1:30 PM registration information can be found here.
Registration closes on the day before event at 5:00 PM EST.
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2022 West Virginia Immunization Summit |
The Eleventh Annual West Virginia Immunization Summit is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia.
The Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private organizations with an interest in addressing and resolving immunization issues in West Virginia. Sessions at the Summit are targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals, school nurses and administrators, business leaders, consumers, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Immunization Summit will also recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of West Virginia Immunization Network (WIN).
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average, die at higher rates from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, and COVID-19.
Men’s health issues don’t just affect men, though. They have a significant impact on everyone around them. This month, the WVPCA encourages everyone to share something vitally important with the men who matter to you: knowledge that could help them stay healthy and live longer.
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Health Center N95 Mask Program Extended |
The HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program began on Monday, January 17, as a time-limited program to distribute high quality N95 masks to underserved communities and populations through health centers.
The N95 Mask Program has been extended and will now sunset on Monday, June 20. Health centers will have additional opportunities to order masks through this program before the sunset date: Monday, June 6 and Monday, June 20.
Health centers are encouraged to work with their community partners (including community and faith-based organizations, HUD-assisted housing, and aging and disability networks) to order and distribute masks to meet community needs. The ordering caps were increased to support larger orders and allow for health centers with available space to also order masks to store for upcoming months as well. All orders must be received by Monday, June 20.
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2022 NHSC New Site
Application Cycle Deadline Extended
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Eligible healthcare facilities can apply to become National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved sites. NHSC-approved sites provide outpatient, primary health care services to people in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Sites must contact their State Primary Care Office (PCO) when applying for, or inquiring about, a HPSA designation.
The 2022 NHSC New Site Application Cycle is now open for sites that:
- Have never been approved for NHSC, including sites that have applied and had their application denied or cancelled.
- Are currently an inactive NHSC site due to expiration or past compliance issues.
Interested sites and treatment facilities should review the Site Reference Guide (SRG) for details on how to become NHSC approved.
Why be NHSC approved?
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Recruit and retain qualified providers using NHSC loan repayment programs and attract NHSC scholars who are ready to fulfill their service obligation at sites like yours.
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Post vacancies to the Health Workforce Connector.
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Participate in HRSA Virtual Job Fairs to connect with job-seeking primary care trainees and practicing clinicians.
Accepting applications through Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. E.T.
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Funding and Financial Resources |
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WVCTSI Announces Funding Opportunities |
To assist investigators interested in applying for pilot grant funding, WVCTSI will host a special information session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. This session will provide more information on individual RFAs and the WVCTSI application process. Anyone interested in this virtual event can register here.
Questions related to WVCTSI funding opportunities can be directed to Meg Haller, WVCTSI Pilot Projects Program Coordinator, at mehaller@hsc.wvu.edu.
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HRSA Announces $5 Million Funding to Advance Equity in Cancer Screening at Health Centers |
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the availability of $5 million for community health centers, funded by HHS’s Health Resources and Services Administration, to increase equitable access to life-saving cancer screenings. This funding supports President Joe Biden’s Unity Agenda and his call to action on cancer screening and early detection as part of the Administration’s Cancer Moonshot initiative to end cancer as we know it.
Applications are due in Grants.gov by Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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Enhancing Access to Pediatric Behavioral
Health Amidst Shortages
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This webinar will highlight strategies to enhance access to pediatric behavioral health services by building frontline provider competency and provider training supports, especially in rural and medically underserved areas.
The webinar is hosted by HRSA’s Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs in collaboration with the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
12:00 PM ET
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Today with Macrae:
Health Center
Program Updates
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Join Jim to hear the latest news about the COVID-19 Response Programs, funding, and more.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
3:00 PM ET
Access details coming soon
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Building a Village: Community Linkages
for COVID-19 Vaccines
and Beyond
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Ahead of a potential Emergency Use Authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years of age, please join HRSA for a special Town Hall event to identify partnership opportunities and provide a more comprehensive system of services and care for childhood COVID-19 vaccines and beyond. The event will feature panelists from HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and Health Systems Bureau.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
3:00 PM ET
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Writing and Implementing Effective P&Ps |
What is the difference between a policy, procedure, and protocol? What information should be included in policies and procedures? Who from the health center should review and approve them?
Join ECRI as they answers questions and provide tips and strategies for writing effective policies and procedures. They will also cover staff training on policies and procedures, methods for implementing policies and procedures, and considerations related to policies and procedures on specific topics—including risk management, credentialing and privileging, quality improvement/quality assurance, and claims management. Relevant resources and policy templates will be provided.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
12:00 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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