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WVPCA Weekly Outlook
A Newsletter on Community Centered Healthcare
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WVPCA News - Outreach & Enrollment News
State News - National News - Training Opportunities
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Mask policies reinstated at some health care facilities as COVID numbers rise
Read the entire article from WCHSTV here.
Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find
Read the entire article from AP News here.
DHHR reports no new COVID-related deaths; hospitalizations remain elevated
Read the entire article from WVNews here.
WVU Medicine looking ahead with its insurance company
Read the entire article from MetroNews here.
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WVPCA Welcomes Special Projects Director |
We are pleased to announce that Aaron E. Johnson has joined the WVPCA team as our Special Projects Director. In this position, Aaron will be managing several special projects for our organization, including a multi-year broadband initiative. Additionally, Aaron will be lending his expertise to support and enhance the internal IT network of the WVPCA. Aaron has previously served as the Assistant Director of Administration and Support Services for the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS), responsible for the oversight of the Division's Information Technology, Procurement and Operations Units. Prior to his employment with the WVDRS, he was employed by the Alcohol Commission and the Tax Department. He has worked in state government since December of 1988 and previously served in the United States Air Force. Aaron holds a bachelor's degree in management and information technology from Marshall University. Aaron enjoys camping, sports, reading and history.
Please join us in welcoming Aaron in his new role at the WVPCA.
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Don't Miss This PCMH Workshop |
The West Virginia Primary Care Association (WVPCA), is partnering with Comagine Health to provide a two-day workshop on the value of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition and to lead participants through an exploration of current PCMH processes within their organization.
The workshop will focus on the value-add of being an NCQA PCMH recognized practice as well as provide attendees with an opportunity to participate in a guided NCQA PCMH self-assessment facilitated by an NCQA Certified Content Expert.
At the conclusion of the two-day session participants will be able to:
- Complete a documented self-assessment of current PCMH processes at their organization
- Prioritize focus areas around gaps identified during the self-assessment process
- Identify by name/position who at their organization should participate on the PCMH recognition team
TARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop will be tailored to CHCs who have yet to achieve NCQA PCMH recognition, those who have dropped their recognition, or those who are considering allowing their recognition to lapse.
This workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 AND Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the TransCanada building (home of the WVPCA office) in Charleston. The cost of this training is $75 per CHC staff member.
For overnight accommodations, please contact the Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West, an IHG Hotel DIRECTLY at 304-744-4641 and reference WV Primary Care Association (Group Code- PCA). The group rate is $109.00 and includes breakfast, ground-level parking, and high-speed internet. To ensure access to this room block, make reservations by July 21, 2022.
This learning event is not open to non-CHC staff.
Registration closes on July 29 at 5:00 pm EST.
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2022 Assister Certification Training on the Marketplace LMS to “Go-Dark” TODAY |
In preparation to release the 2023 Assister Certification Training, the 2022 Assister Certification Training that is hosted on the Marketplace Learning Management System (MLMS), will be taken offline at 6:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, July 15, 2022. During this “go-dark” period, assisters will not be able to access the certification training. We anticipate that the 2023 Assister Certification Training will be available later this summer.
Assisters who need to take the current training before the 2023 training is available should complete the 2022 Assister Certification training prior to its removal on Friday, July 15, 2022.
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2022 Community Star Nominations Now Open |
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The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has announced that Community Star nominations are now open through August 1, 2022. The annual Community Stars Recognition Program, in conjunction with National Rural Health Day (November 17), honors those making a difference in rural health through collaboration, education, innovation, and communication.
NOSORH invites you to submit a nomination to help make sure that a Star is featured from coast to coast and every place in between in 2022! As you identify an individual, organization or cooperative to represent your state as its Community Star, consider all the ways they are driving change and going the extra mile to make a difference for rural people and populations.
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WV Appalachian Addiction &
Prescription Drug Abuse Conference
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Mark your calendars and plan to participate in the Annual Appalachian Addiction & Prescription Drug Abuse Conference. Last year, there was over 450 attendees representing eleven (11) different disciplines. This conference is being held September 22 – 24, 2022 at the Waterfront Marriott in MORGANTOWN, WV. The schedule of quality speakers is coming together with topics of relevance such as: the prescription drug abuse crisis, suicide prevention & resources, proper prescribing and integrating opioid addiction treatment with MOUD, transformation of the brain, from addiction to recovery, substance induced vs co-occurring disorders with clinical vignettes & trauma therapy and adjuncts-EMDR, acupuncture, polyvagal theory and psychedelics and showcase of West Virginia’s drug diversion courts to just name a few.
The official agenda and registration information will be sent out in the near future. Until then, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marlene Hall, mdhall@wvmphp.org or 304-933-1030.
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July is known as Ultraviolet Safety Month. During this time, the mission is to spread awareness about how important it is to protect our eyes and skin from the side effects of UV rays. This is a good time to learn about UV radiation and the effects that exposure to UV radiation has on the body, as well as ways to protect yourself and prevent sunburns, sun damage, and skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and in the world. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Prolonged exposure to UV rays increases your risk for skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer). This is because UV rays can damage the DNA in cells, leading to cell changes, mutations, and uncontrollable cell growth. The body can repair some of this damage but not all, and damage that is not repaired builds up over time, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
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2022 National Health Center Week |
National Health Center Week (NHCW) is the time that we come together to celebrate and honor the work of Community Health Centers. NHCW is observed in the second week of August every year and takes place from August 7 to August 13 this year.
NHCW is promoted by the National Association of Community Health Centers which seeks to celebrate the accomplishments within their communities. Moreover, they endeavor to spread awareness about the importance of community health centers. They also look to advocate for emergency and long-term funding for community health centers to ensure the smooth provision of services to everyone for years to come. This year’s NHCW will be from August 7 - August 13, 2022.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities |
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Acting on SDOH
Screening Data to
Address Barriers to Health
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Explore strategies to screen special and vulnerable populations for social determinants of health (SDOH) and build effective practices to begin addressing SDOH through outreach and enabling services. The ability to track and evaluate these services is an important tool for health centers to demonstrate their value in addressing patients’ SDOH; of equal importance is the ability to make this data actionable in order to address patients’ barriers to access.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
3:00 PM ET
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NOTE
CANCELLATION
Health Center
Program Updates
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The August 9, 2022 session of Today with MACREA has been cancelled.
Please mark your calendar for the Wednesday, September 14, 2022 session at 3:00 PM.
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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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Charleston, WV 25314
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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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