Category: Training Opportunity

Training Opportunity – Overdose Safety Planning in Rural Communities, January 30

January 3, 2024

Training Opportunity – Overdose Safety Planning in Rural Communities, January 30

A significant challenge facing rural community members is how to work with those who are struggling with opioid use and other substance use while effectively intervening to reduce the risks associated with overdose. Safety planning is an important aspect of overdose prevention.

In keeping with harm reduction principles, this webinar, Overdose Safety Planning in Rural Communities will explore best practices for overdose prevention so that community members feel more empowered to conduct safety planning with those individuals at risk.

Presenter:

  • Delores Blackwell, LCSW
    • A multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker
    • Has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines.
    • An adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work.
    • Conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions.
    • Currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center

Credits

  • This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
  • As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee
  • Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

When: Tuesday, January 30, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Register Here

American Institute of Healthcare Compliance Trainings

January 3, 2024

American Institute of Healthcare Compliance Trainings

The Department of Justice obtained more than $2.2 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and false claims against the government in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. As we look to what the future holds in 2024, it is important to get back to the basics when it comes to mitigating risk.

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) is available to support organizations with free resources, online and live training programs offered at a reasonable cost.

Short Coding & Documentation Compliance Courses for 2024:

Please click on title of course for complete description and registration information

  • Auditing Chiropractic Records for Compliance – 2024 – $75
    • Designed as continuing education for auditors, insurance carrier SIU auditors, compliance officers and employers of Chiropractors
    • Highly recommended for Chiropractic Providers, Office managers, coders, billers and Chiropractic Billing Companies
  • Capturing & Coding Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) for Physicians and Hospitals – $45
    • Introduces the importance of addressing, documenting, and coding Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) within our healthcare system to improve the quality of care and health outcomes in our communities
  • E/M Coding & Documentation 2024 – $75
    • This training is designed for those coding, billing and documenting evaluation and management (E/M) services in a patient’s medical records and highly recommended for Electronic Health Record Vendors, Health Plans and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Auditors
  • Psychiatric Coding & Documentation Compliance – 2024 – $75
    • Designed for:
      • Coders
      • Outpatient clinical documentation improvement professionals
      • Medical billers
      • Providers
      • Compliance Officers
      • Payers
      • Auditors and Investigators

Webinar – 3RNet January Training for Rural Health Care Recruiters, January 9, 2:00 p.m. ET

January 2, 2024

Webinar – 3RNet January Training for Rural Health Care Recruiters, January 9, 2:00 p.m. ET

Formerly known as the National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network, 3RNet is the national nonprofit with expertise in finding and placing clinicians in underserved areas.

Each month, 3RNet holds a live training session explaining how to post jobs and find job seekers on its site.

Register Here

Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program – Apply by January 31

December 14, 2023

Applications are being accepted to receive two years of technical assistance through the  Targeted Technical Assistance Program. This is a Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) supported program for rural hospitals struggling to maintain health care services.

Over a two-year period, selected hospitals are supported through a systematic and evidence-based process for identifying, prioritizing and implementing short-term, mid-range and long-term strategies for positioning their organizations for financial sustainability. During their tenure in the program, hospitals receive comprehensive technical assistance in financial and operational assessment, financial sustainability planning, strategy implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Technical assistance for this project is provided by the Center for Public Health Practice and Research at the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, and will begin March 2024. Applications must be received by January 31, 2023.

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Training for Non-Licensed Employees (Online) – Computerized Provider Order Entry Online Training (CPOE)

December 12, 2023

Training for Non-Licensed Employees (Online) – Computerized Provider Order Entry Online Training (CPOE)

Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) refers to the process of providers entering and sending treatment instructions – including medication, laboratory and radiology orders – via a computer application rather than paper, fax, or telephone.

According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, medication errors are among the most common medical errors, harming at least 1.5 million people each year. Adverse Drug Events or ADEs, account for more than 3.5 million physician office visits and 1 million ED visits annually. According to the National Library of Medicine’s article “Medication Dispensing Errors and Prevention, each year, in the United States alone, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of medication error. Understanding the margin of error that can occur, hopefully we can reduce ADEs through education and training. It is believed that preventable medication errors impact more than 7 million patients and cost almost $21 billion annually across all care settings and are found to be under reported.

Non-licensed employees do not receive the same level of formal training as Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs). If your providers delegate prescriptions, diagnostic tests, and other clinical orders to a non-licensed member of your workforce, there can be an increased risk of an order entry error.

Quality controls help elevate the care at your healthcare organization from adequate to excellent. When patients are referred to your facility, you can promote your quality assurance programs that put a premium on patient and worker safety and optimize the effectiveness of treatment.

Time Commitment:

  • Medical assistants with experience entering physician orders, typically complete the course within 10 – 12 weeks
  • The course can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • A qualified, certified instructor is available upon request to address questions during the training experience
  • Organizations enrolling 3 or more employees at the same time will receive monthly Employee Progress Reports

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Certified Provider Order Entry Professional
  • Diagnostic Laboratory Services
  • Radiology & Other Diagnostic Tests
  • Introduction to Pharmacologic Principles
  • Abbreviations and Systems of Measure
  • Drug Classifications
  • Age Related Medication Issues

Enrollees will need:

  • High-speed internet access
  • Access to email
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Reader

Download Information Packet

Cost: $295

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Registration Now Open – 2024 NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Institute

December 12, 2023

Registration Now Open – 2024 NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Institute

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) cordially invites you to a unique learning experience where you can enhance your grant writing skills, turn rurality to your advantage, learn to connect with funders, and more!

This virtual learning series is tailor-made for beginners aiming to develop the skills needed to research and draft winning program proposals from various funders.

Participants will benefit from:

  • Tools, templates, and tips to help apply what they learn to their everyday work and build a personal grant writing portfolio.
  • Opportunity for one-on-one support, peer review, and discussion with other new and experienced grant writers.

Curriculum includes:

  • Getting Started on Writing a Proposal
  • Developing a Strong Evaluation
  • How to Use Data to Make the Case for Rural
  • Finding Funding and other Resources to Support Your Proposal

Time Commitment: March 4 – April 29, 2024; Virtual learning sessions will take place Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET

Technology Requirements:

  • Participants will use iSpring, an online Learning Management System (LMS), to:
  • Access handouts
  • Presentation materials
  • Recorded sessions and
  • Communicate with the course instructor.
  • Live sessions will be conducted through Zoom
  • Recordings of the presentations will be available for playback within 24 hours of the event.
  • Only those registered for the NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Basic Institute will be provided a personal iSpring login and can join the sessions and view class materials. Failure to comply may result in access restriction. Participants will be sent an email invitation by February 26th.

Registration Deadline: February 16, 2024

Cost: $750

Learn More

Register Here

Get Ready for 2024 Documentation Guidelines – Training to Improve Reimbursement and Mitigate Audit Risk

December 6, 2023

Get Ready for 2024 Documentation Guidelines – Training to Improve Reimbursement and Mitigate Audit Risk

Are your providers & electronic record templates up to date and compliant to the New Evaluation & Management (E/M) Documentation Requirements?

If you are conducting audits and/or filing appeals, consider registering for the comprehensive Certified Medical Documentation Improvement (CMDP) program with emphasis on 2024 guidelines for progress notes and E/M documentation.

This program is designed for:

  • Outpatient documentation professionals
  • Nurses
  • Coders
  • Internal chart reviewers
  • Health Plans and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Auditors

Cost: 

  • $625 Non-members
  • $375 Members

Download Information Packet

Register online for Immediate Access

HRSA IEA Regions 5 & 7 Grants 101 Workshop, December 7

November 22, 2023

HRSA IEA Regions 5 & 7 Grants 101 Workshop, December 7

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA), Regions 5 and 7 invite you to this free Grants 101 Workshop in Quincy, Illinois, on December 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This workshop is being offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option. This workshop is free with limited space.

Topics at a Glance:

  • Federal Grant Application Process
  • Grantee’s Perspective: Writing a Competitive Proposal
  • Federal and State Funding Opportunities
  • Common Mistakes and Tips
  • Technical Assistance and Resources
  • How to Engage Foundations

Who Should Attend:

  • Health and Social Services Providers
  • Health Centers and Public Health Departments
  • Hospitals
  • Tribes and Tribal Organizations
  • Faith and Community-Based Organizations
  • Community Colleges
  • Universities

Please note that lunch will NOT and it is on your own. Lunch will be from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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For questions, please contact Kim Shiu at KShiu@hrsa.gov

Join NRHA’s Spring 2024 Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Cohort

November 17, 2023

Join NRHA’s Spring 2024 Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Cohort

The National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA’s) rural Health Nurse Program is designed to equip rural nurses with the information they need and a network of colleagues to help them provide high quality care in rural settings while recognizing and celebrating their vast skill sets.

Benefits of enrolling in NRHA’s Rural Health Nurse Certification Program:\

  • Expert-Led Curriculum
    • Participate in learning led by subject matter experts who have lived the rural health nurse experience
  • Real-World Application
    • Dive into rural specific challenges, strategies, and results, ensuring the knowledge you gain is both relevant and actionable
  • Networking Opportunities
    • Engage with a nationwide community of rural health nurses, inviting collaboration, problem solving, and new perspectives
  • Confidence Boost
    • Grow your confidence as a nurse in rural healthcare by arming yourself with the tools, resources, and network you need

The program is approximately 4 months long in entirety. The spring 2024 Cohort kicks off on January 24th, 2024, which is when the first live session will take place.

Schedule of Additional Meetings:

  • February 21, 2024
  • March 27, 2024
  • April 24, 2024
  • May 1, 2024

Each meeting will be held from 5:00 – 6:00 pm EST (dates are subject to change.

Cost:

  • 1 Lump Sum Payment: $997.00
  • 3 Equal Payments: $365.00

To complete and earn the certification, participants must:

  • Maintain 75% attendance to the live Zoom sessions
  • Watch the module video lessons and complete each module quiz with a 90% score or higher
    • Modules are released on a weekly basis. Participants must complete the previous module’s quiz with a 90% score or higher in order to unlock the next module’s content.
  • Have tuition paid in full

Click Here to Enroll Now

Free Training: Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care

October 17, 2023

Free Training: Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care

Nine modules on topics that include pregnancy care for patients with substance use disorder and the increasing rates of Hepatitis C are provided by the University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence, one of three FORHP-supported Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders.

These educational modules are available at no cost and carry continuing education credits.

To register, please click on the module title, in the list below: