A Note from the Executive Director |
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We're on the verge of Labor Day weekend! Since I can't think of any folks that work harder than those in healthcare and education, I would like to dedicate this newsletter to all of you in the school health field in these fields whose dedication to the thriving of children and families makes our state and nation a better place to live!
Once SBHCs are back from the Labor Day break, we encourage you to take on a couple of tasks in collaboration with NMASBHC. You can learn more below, but please make time to 1) Complete your NMASBHC Directory Survey so that your clinic is represented! 2) Register for Head to Toe and plan to attend the SBHC pre-conference; and 3) Save the date to participate in the "SBHC Fall Kickoff" check-in webinar to get updates and share any support needs that "back to school" has brought your SBHC team and clinic.
Wishing you a healthy and happy Labor Day weekend!
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Thank you for all the SBHCs who participated and submitted pictures!
Start taking your team photos for the 2024 Calendar now. Submission deadline is October 31st!
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NMASBHC Youth Advisory Group |
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The Youth Health Advisory Group supports youth to advance health care access for their peers, share expertise on health-related topics and give important youth voice to the field of school-based health care. Participants will engage in activities and projects that can provide critical input to the development and delivery of services, and advocate for SBHC services across the state.
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It is that time of year!
This update helps us to maintain the map of SBHCs in New Mexico. The survey helps to inform advocacy efforts for SBHCs throughout the state.
Please complete by Friday, September 29th. Thank you!
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Thank you to all who attended, participated, planned and funded this important initiative in the last school year.
SBHC ECHO sessions are being planned for this school year. NMASBHC would love field feedback on what this year's sessions should include. Please email us at info@nmasbhc.org with any suggestions.
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SBHC Interest Survey for NM Schools |
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Urgent Opportunity for Superintendents and Principals:
We need your communication regarding your school's interest and readiness for school-based health center services. To help NMASBHC and funding partners such as the county, state, and federal government determine where the interest and need lies, NMASBHC has created a brief survey of superintendents and principals to quantify and locate those factors.
If you are a principal or superintendent, please go to the short survey linked below to complete the survey. If you work in a school, please forward the survey to your designated administrator and encourage them to complete this survey.
Please feel free to reach out to NMASBHC with any questions or needs for support.
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NMPED Back to School Guidance |
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As staff and students return to school, NM Public Education Department has compiled some resources for Back to School Guidance.
It can be located at:
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Fall 2023 NM SBHC Kick Off |
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Save the Date!
Fall 2023 NM SBHC Kick Off
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
9 am - 10 am
We are asking for representation from all SBHCs in NM. Be on the lookout for the link by email or Basecamp.
We hope you will all attend.
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SBHC sponsors have received their award letters for NMDOH OSAH RFAs. We are excited about this expansion. OSAH-funded sites have expanded from 54 to 140 SBHC campuses, which includes brick and mortar, telehealth and mobile services. As NMDOH works on final execution of contracts, please let NMASBHC know if we can help with transitional support.
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The Operational Plan deadline will soon be announced. They can be accessed through the Data Hub.
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The Annual Head to Toe Conference is scheduled for November 14-16, 2023 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
We look forward to seeing SBHC staff for the Pre-Conference session on November 14th. Registration for the full conference is now open, but the pre-conference details will be available at a later date.
We're planning a full slate of networking and problem-solving activities, awards, presentations, and a raffle, all aimed at building a stronger SBHC community. Make sure you can be there!
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NM Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Determiner Training |
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Due to high demand, additional Presumptive Eligibility Determiner trainings have been scheduled and are available on the following dates:
September 19 - 20
September 25 - 26
October 3 - 4
Trainings are 8:30 am - 4:30 PM on the first day and
8:30 am - 2:30 pm on the second day.
If you have staff that need the training, please contact HSD at the email address below to indicate the need to register for training. Contact at HSD.PEDeterminers@state.nm.us
or call (505) 476-7151.
Please note that it is very important to have your SBHC team up to date with eligibility determination. This an NMDOH-OSAH requirement. Many families may need support in finding out if their COVID-era coverage is winding down in 2023 as well.
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SBHC Alert: MCO Recertification Process/Visits to Resume |
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Most SBHCs operating in the last several years are due for Medicaid Recertification. This process, which consists of completion of a self-assessment document and a site visit from one of the MCOs (designated by Medicaid) must be completed by December 31, 2023. SBHC Operators should be prepared to hear from an MCO Representative in the coming months to schedule the recertification deadlines and processes.
Please feel free to reach out the Nancy (nancy@nmasbhc.org) if you have any questions or difficulties.
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Please note and communicate to patients and their families that if their Medicaid application is pending, they can still proceed with care. HSD has approved unlimited overtime for employees processing Medicaid applications/renewals as they are aware of the backlog. Until the backlog is cleared and families are assured of future coverage, they also can contact BeWellNM to investigate what coverage and subsidies they qualify for if their Medicaid is not approved.
Additional Resources:
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HSD has launched the Renew NM! Campaign, which is a statewide public awareness campaign that provides resources and information to HSD customers and community partners about the changes to SNAP & Medicaid.
It is a Call to Action to:
- Update contact information
- Watch for their Turquoise envelope
- Submit a renewal
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Applying for SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP, and Medicaid
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
There have been recent announcements about a one-time issuance for summer. Visit the HSD website for more information.
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beWellNM Community Partner Toolkit |
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The beWellnm toolkit was created in effort to provide consistent information and to support New Mexican communities and partners to better understand the Medicaid Unwinding.
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Clinic Resources, Training Opportunities and Community Announcements |
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It is important to know about HIPPA and FERPA when considering consent and confidentiality.
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Webinar:
HIPAA, FERPA and School Health: Confidentiality and Information Sharing in School-Based Health Care
Thursday, September 14, 2023
10-11 AM MST (12-1 PM EST)
Presenters: Abigail English, JD, National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) & Rebecca Gudeman, JD, MPA, National Center for Youth Law
Registration links are available in Basecamp. You can also reach out to NMASBHC Staff for links.
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Improving LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in SBHCs |
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Did you know that LGBTQ+ students experience many health disparities, including suicidality, depression, anxiety, substance use, obesity, sexually transmitted infections, and unplanned pregnancies? School-based health centers are well positioned to address these disparities and implementing LGBTQ+ inclusive practices can make SBHCs better prepared to care for LGBTQ+ students.
The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation has a new research study designed to assist SBHCs in planning and carrying out LGBTQ+ inclusive practices to enhance patient care!
What is involved?
- Bringing staff together to implement nationally recognized best practices;
- Free training, resources, and support for your team;
- Completing paid surveys and assessments about implementation process; and
- Learning how to respond effectively to patient sexual orientation and gender identity data and needs at your clinic!
What are the benefits?
- Access to coaching guidance and support for a one-year implementation period;
- Fewer barriers to care for students;
- Better student engagement and satisfaction with care; and
- Opportunity to reduce health disparities for LGBTQ+ students!
Participating SBHCs will receive modest financial support for taking part in research and implementation activities.
We hope that your organization will join us as part of this in this important study. To learn more, you can view this document. For questions or more information, contact Dr. Mary Ramos, MD, MPH at mramos@salud.unm.edu or Daniel Shattuck, PhD, at dshattuck@pire.org or 505-765-2331. You can also visit our website at bit.ly/PIRE-SBHC. We are also happy to meet with you and your colleagues in person to discuss the project at your earliest convenience. We look forward to talking with you soon!
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join us for one-hour interactive training to troubleshoot your LARC billing and coding issues. We can also review basic information about getting started with LARC billing and coding.
Nexplanon Training
Training can be scheduled as requested.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Albuquerque, NM
Clinician trainers from the LARC Mentoring Program and the Department of Health will conduct a 2-hour practicum on IUD skills. We will use pelvic simulator models to practice inserting and removing different types of IUDs. Our clinicians will also review managing challenges related to IUDs, and will be happy to answer any questions related to LARCs during or after training. Participants will receive 2.0 CME credit hours at no cost.
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SBHC Staff are amazing!
Please feel free to share these open positions with your colleagues and peers.
Certified Nurse Practitioner – RFK School Based Health Clinic
Rewarding opportunity for adolescent health advocates. Provide clinical services with an emphasis on comprehensive health evaluations/ treatments and wellness/student leadership promotion. Work in Albuquerque with an integrated behavioral and physical health team. Flexible hours within M-F days. Salary competitive and experience based. For more details, call Carletta Bullock, MD, 505-999-0237.
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NMDOH NUPAC is offering FREE Promotional Materials for Health Partners. The materials can be used to help clients learn about New Mexico's FREE cessation services and aim to help quit nicotine use. There are English and Spanish options.
The promotional materials include:
- Wallet referral cards
- Two-sided laminated provider cards
- 11" x 17" poster
- Magnets
- Acrylic Display Stand with insert for wallet cards
- Lanyards
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September Health Awareness Activities |
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September is National Suicide Awareness Month |
September is a chance to raise awareness on suicide prevention and mental health. Get involved through National Suicide Prevention Week ( Sept. 10-16) and World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept.10).
Learn about the ways you can help loved ones get the treatment they need:
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September is Sexual Health Month |
Take the time to get tested this month. September encourages us to take charge of our sexual health. School-Based Health Centers play a vital role in promoting safe sex and supporting sexual health needs of adolescents in local communities.
Resources:
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Support NMASBHC this year! |
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