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Community Health Worker Training Program

Date: June 14, 2022

Community Health Worker Training Program

The deadline to submit your application is TONIGHT, June 14, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET.

The Community Health Worker Training Program is focused on expanding the public health workforce by training 13,000 community health workers (CHW), as well as building their knowledge and skills. The funding opportunity will provide education and on-the-job training to build the pipeline of CHWs. 

Approximately 75 grantees will receive a total of $226.5 million over a period of three years.

Visit the CHW webpage for more information:   

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Technical Assistance Webinar Recording  

Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Date: June 14, 2022

Maternal Mental Health Hotline

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is a confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges.* Access counselors by phone or text at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746. Counselors offer support in English and Spanish, and interpreter services are available in 60 additional languages.

Thank you to HRSA-funded health centers for participating in the pilot phase of the hotline. You are encouraged to share the toll-free hotline materials with everyone you serve, your colleagues, and your networks. These promotional materials (in English and Spanish) make that easy and include social media graphics, printable wallet cards, and newsletter copy.

If health center staff have questions about the hotline, HRSA’s website includes an FAQ page. If you still have questions, you can also contact hotline@postpartum.net. This email address should NOT be distributed to help-seekers. It is for informational questions only.

*The Maternal Mental Health Hotline is not intended as an emergency response line. Individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding Partner Education

Date: June 13, 2022

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Continuous Enrollment Unwinding Partner Education

Thank you to everyone who was able to join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding: What to Know and How to Prepare partner education webinar on May 25th. A recording, transcript, and the slide deck from the webinar can be accessed on our National Stakeholder Calls webpage.

This is a monthly webinar series that CMS and HHS will hold each month, covering different topics related to Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding each month. The next webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET. Topics discussed during this month’s webinar will include:

  • Strategies to engage states and local stakeholders
  • Actions states can take to keep people connected to health insurance coverage
  • Strategies and best practices on how states and stakeholders are working to prepare for the Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding

You can register for the series of Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding partner education webinars here.

Upcoming Webinar Dates:

  • Wednesday, June 22nd @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Wednesday, July 27th @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Wednesday, August 24 @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Wednesday, September 28 @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Wednesday, October 26 @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Wednesday, December 7 @ 12:00 PM ET

Resources Shared During May 25th Partner Education Webinar

A series of resources were shared during the partner education webinar on May 25th. CMS and HHS encourage partners to review and utilize these resources when preparing for Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding.

  • Unwinding Homepage: The centralized location where states and stakeholders can learn more about Unwinding and access resources to help them plan and prepare.
  • Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiary Resource Page: A webpage designed for people enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP to help them prepare to renew their coverage when states restart eligibility renewals after the end of the Public Health Emergency.
  • Unwinding Communications Toolkit: The Unwinding Communications Toolkit provides key messages and materials for states and stakeholders to use when communicating with their networks about Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrolment Unwinding. The toolkit is available in both English and Spanish.

Early Bird Extended – 6th Annual National Opioid Crisis Management Congress

Date: June 2, 2022

Early Bird Extended – 6th Annual National Opioid Crisis Management Congress

Date: July 18-19, 2022

Place: Westin Boston Seaport, Boston, MA

Opioid use disorder is a serious public health problem that affects almost every community. Drug overdose deaths are the leading cause of injury death in the United States. Each year, drug use disorders cause millions of serious illnesses or injuries among Americans. Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics indicate that there were an estimated 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 12-month period ending in April 2021, an increase of 28.5 percent from the 78,056 deaths during the same period the year before.

As the world continues to battle COVID-19, there are still significant unmet needs for those fighting opioid use disorder, which is currently the number one cause of death in Americans under 50. For those battling addiction, social distancing and quarantining have resulted in disruptions in recovery services and treatment and limited access to mental health services that patients so desperately need. Opioid use disorder affects almost every community.

This conference will bring together some of the leading national experts responding to this ever-increasing public health crisis. Gain expert insight on the current landscape of opioid therapies from top thought leaders in opioid management who will share their latest research and real-world knowledge. In addition, experts at the state and federal levels providing leadership on the opioid public health crisis will explore the challenges of using opioids to manage pain safely and effectively, new use disorder deterrents, medication-assisted treatment, federal and state regulations, and practical solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing risk, and mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on the opioid epidemic.

Click to view agenda and register.

 

Webinar: How Vaccines Affect Populations

Date: June 13, 2022

How Vaccines Affect Populations

Webinar Date: June 16, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT

Register Here

Purpose:

The purpose of this webinar is to update health care workers’ knowledge regarding immunization practices and vaccine recommendations based on national guidelines and the latest evidence guiding practice. The target audience is all health care providers, immunization providers, clinic staff and health care students wishing to learn more about immunizations.

Objectives:

  • Learners will self-report an increase in knowledge of evidence behind the current recommendations regarding immunization best practices.
  • Learners will self-report an increase in confidence when discussing current recommendations and best practices regarding immunizations.

Speaker:

George Turabelidze, MD, PhD

Dr. Turabelidze is a Medical Epidemiologist and Missouri State Epidemiologist at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. He has over 20 years of experience as a Public Health practitioner. He is also a practicing Board Certified Pediatrician. Dr. Turabelidze serves as an external faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine and St Louis University School of Public Health. Dr. Turabelidze has authored and co-authored over 50 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Accreditation Information:

Nurse
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Midwest Multistate Division Provider Number MO1022-6

Up to 1.0 contact hours will be awarded

Physician

The University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

The University of Missouri – Columba School of Medicine, University of Missouri designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacy

The Continuing Education Committee of the Board of Pharmacy has reviewed and approved an application for the 2022 Immunizations Webinar Series

Program Number: 2022-01-05

Approved Dates: February 17, 2022 – June 16, 2022

Approved Contact Hours: One Hour(s) (1) CE(s) per session

Presented By: 

MU Sinclair School of Nursing | MU School of Medicine
MU Continuing Education for Health Professions | MU Extension
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Save The Date: Rural Symposium in September

Date: June 13, 2022

Save The Date: Rural Symposium in September

Population Matters: Demography and Well-being in Rural America

Date: September 16, 2022

Members of the Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) will present recent trends impacting rural Americans’ health, economic vitality, and environments.

Your questions will shape the conversation that follows.

Who should attend:

  • Policymakers
  • Program Leaders
  • Public Officials
  • Friends of rural

More information will be available soon.

RPRN is a United States Department of Agriculture supported multi-state research project on the causes and consequences of demographic change in rural America. The symposium will take place in Washington, DC, beginning at 10:00 AM, and stream via Zoom. Look for additional details as the date draws nearer at www.rprn.org.

Understanding Medicare Webinars

Date: June 13, 2022

Join for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Training Program (NTP)

Understanding Medicare Webinars

Date: June 14 & 15, 2022

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

These interactive training webinars are stand-alone events covering Medicare Program basics. You can attend one or both days, and space is limited. You cannot earn Continuing Educational Units for these webinars.

Topics for each day

Day 1—Medicare enrollment and eligibility; Social Security Administration and CMS roles and responsibilities; cost and coverage under Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance); why enrolling on time is important; and an overview of Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies.

To register for the Day 1 webinar, visit CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=195

Day 2—Medicare drug coverage (Part D); Medicare Advantage Plans; coordination of benefits; how to detect and report suspected Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse; and different resources to help you find answers to Medicare policy and coverage questions.

To register for the Day 2 webinar, visit CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=196

These webinars will be recorded and posted to the NTP website. To view the recordings, visit CMSnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/?q=ntp-courses.  

Learn from the Best to Become the Best CNO/Nurse Leader for Your Rural Hospital!

Date: June 10, 2022

Learn from the Best to Become the Best CNO/Nurse Leader for Your Rural Hospital!

With critical nursing shortages and retention crises, there has never been a more crucial time to invest in your nurse leaders!

Start growing your knowledge base and collaborating on your unique obstacles with a group of peers and subject matter experts who understand your context. Connect with a rural hospital Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) mentor and network with rural nursing leaders just like you from across the country.

Show your Board of Trustees, community, employees, and patients that you are providing the highest level of care and leadership possible – get CNO Certified with the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA) CNO Certification Program and join the Fall 2022 CNO Cohort while enrollment is open!

This program was created by top performing, tenured rural executives with a passion to help current and aspiring rural hospital CNOs learn what they need to excel, thrive and LEAD!

Here’s what Graduates of the CNO Certification Program are saying:

  • “This was an excellent program that touched on many aspects of being a CNO. I really enjoyed the learning modules and networking it provided.”
  • “I greatly appreciated this programs integration of many of the topics that impact a CNO in rural health care. There is so much to know and learn this program did a great job summarizing the key topics. It also provided a great opportunity to connect with other rural health care leaders throughout the country.”
  • “It was great to hear that the concerns and challenges we are facing here are the same concerns and challenges had in other parts of the country and then have the opportunity to learn from each other.”

Want to know about the impact? Previous cohorts realized the following self-reported growth as a result of completing the CNO Certification Program:

Don’t Wait Until Next Year – Start Your Journey To Growth Now and Join the Fall 2022 CNO Cohort!

Complete this simple application and receive more information on how you can maximize your skills as a CNO/Nurse Leader now and in the future with continued education subscription plans! Provide the best leadership possible by learning from peers and top performers who are passionate about rural healthcare just like you!

Enrollment Ends August 7th – click here to apply today!

Program details, payment terms, and other specifics available upon application.

Webinar: Healthcare Workforce Stress, Burnout, and Resiliency

Date: June 10, 2022

Healthcare Workforce Stress, Burnout, and Resiliency

Date: June 17, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM CT

Register Here

The purpose of this webinar, presented by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is to discuss mitigating the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and current healthcare environment on the healthcare workforce, and promote resiliency among healthcare workers. Stress and mental health, compassion fatigue, and trauma experienced by healthcare professionals will be defined and discussed, and healthcare resiliency will be delineated. Speakers will highlight different perspectives on healthcare worker stress and resiliency related to health systems research, a framework for workplace resiliency, and moral injury within the context of the healthcare workforce. Examples and resources will be provided.

Presenters include experts from the Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine College of Population Health and the Moral Injury of Healthcare organization, as well as clinical staff from the HRSA’s Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs.

 

HHS Announces National Competition to Spark Innovation that Will Improve Patient Access to Primary Care

Date: June 9, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces National Competition to Spark Innovation that Will Improve Patient Access to Primary Care

Today, HHS, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the launch of Building Bridges to Better Health: A Primary Health Care Challenge, a national competition with a total of $1 million in cash prizes to encourage innovation through technical assistance to health centers.

Competition participants will accelerate the development of low-cost, scalable solutions to help HRSA-supported community health centers improve patient access to primary care and strengthen the link between health care and social services. It is part of an ongoing effort of the Biden-Harris Administration to address social determinants of health and advance health equity. Read the press release.

The competition is open to broad public participation, including individuals, groups, health care organizations, and other entities. Phase 1 (concept design) will include initial awards totaling $300,000 for up to 30 winners. Phase 1 submissions are due Tuesday, August 2.

Visit Challenge.gov for more information, including submission requirements, eligibility, deadlines, competition rules, judging criteria, prize amounts, how to submit a proposal, and how to register for a webinar for potential participants.