June 1, 2023
Opioid Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Opioid-related adverse events are a critical patient safety issue with added attention to preventing overuse.
Click here to download a summary of resources to support safe education.
Rural Spotlight
June 1, 2023
Next Health Equity Now Huddle is June 6
Be sure to attend next week’s (June 6) Health Equity Huddle (HEH). Health Quality Innovators’ (HQI) Health Equity Manager Temi Olafunmiloye, BS, will lead a discussion about the May 23 Learning Session on “Assessing Disparities in Readmissions.” Click HERE to review the May 23 session if you missed it.
Also, the next Learning Session is a continuation of “Addressing Disparities in Readmissions,” which will be held on June 20. Building on the previous session, participants will focus on developing strategies to respond to common issues in disparities in readmissions, including providing early discharge planning and follow-up for high-risk patients, eliminating language and literacy barriers, and facilitating culturally competent patient education.
When: Tuesday, June 6, 12 pm ET
Future HEH Sessions:
- June 27
- August 1
Future Learning Sessions:
- June 20
- July 18
Click HERE to learn more about the Health Equity Now series.
June 1, 2023
Register Now for June 8 Office Hours: “Post Fall Management: Getting to Types of Falls, Repeat Falls and Determine Preventability”
Join Office Hours next week for a session on “Post Fall Management: Getting to Types of Falls, Repeat Falls, and Determine Preventability”. This session will be hosted by nationally recognized fall prevention expert Pat Quigley, PhD, MPH, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Examine post fall practices as a key intervention to reduce repeat falls
- Differentiate post fall intervention strategies
- Apply quality improvement principles to ensure positive safety outcomes
When: Thursday, June 8, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET
Register Here for Office Hours
June 1, 2023
Social Determinants of Health Screening Moves Beyond Pilot Program for VCU Health System
VCU Health System (VCUHS) systematically screened patients for health-related social needs to identify and address factors outside of the clinical setting that impact patients’ health. Screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) is still relatively new for many health care providers but VCUHS committed to this practice at the beginning of a pilot model and continued the work beyond the trial end date.
VCUHS used the Accountable Health Communities Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool as part of its program that focused on Richmond-area (Virginia) Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries for five core needs: food, housing, utilities, transportation and safety. It became one part of several programs VCUHS is currently implementing to address their patients’ needs to address inequities in health outcomes.
Click HERE to read more.
June 1, 2023
Your Participation is Requested – Missouri Immunization Coalition Survey
The Missouri Immunization Coalition (MIC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit existing to reduce the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases through education, advocacy, promotion, and collaborative partnerships.
This is the fifth survey MIC has created to learn about the experiences and needs of our partners. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the necessity of a systems approach to successfully respond to public health crises. Therefore, it is essential to assess the preparedness of healthcare organizations and their capacity to coordinate with a multidisciplinary set of stakeholders to handle such emergencies effectively.
This 7-10 minute survey aims to identify gaps in pandemic preparedness among healthcare organizations and resources/guidance needed for Missouri’s public health workforce to be fully equipped for future crises. By gathering valuable insights from healthcare professionals, we can improve pandemic preparedness and ensure that our healthcare organizations are fully equipped to respond to any public health emergency.
The survey will be open until Friday, June 16, 2023. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
June 1, 2023
Community Impact and Benefit Activities of Critical Access, Other Rural, and Urban Hospitals
The Flex Monitoring Team has released a new report on the community impact and benefit activities of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and urban hospitals. The report enables State Flex Programs and CAH administrators to compare the community impact and benefit profiles of CAHs nationally to the performance of CAHs in their state.
The national report and state-specific reports can be found on the Flex Monitoring Team website.
June 1, 2023
Apply Now! Funding Opportunity for Health Equity Researchers, up to 3 grants totaling up to $1 Million
Are you a health equity researcher at a minority-serving institution who is looking for funding? This opportunity is for you!
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health’s (CMS OMH) Minority Research Grant Program (MRGP) proudly announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), grant number CMS-1W1-23-001, for researchers conducting health equity research at minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
If you are a researcher at one of the eligible minority-serving institutions (MSI), you could receive up to $333,000 to fund your health equity research. The goal of the program is to support research that explores disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, persons who live in rural areas, and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
CMS will award up to 3 grants, totaling up to $1 Million for eligible MSIs.
Eligible MSIs include:
- Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)
- Newly eligible in 2023:
- Predominantly Black Colleges (PBCs)
- Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTIs)
- Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNHSIs)
View FAQ Document
Don’t miss your opportunity to APPLY NOW for the MRGP and partner with CMS to grow your research credentials, increase public knowledge of health equity, and join the ranks of other published MRGP awardees.
The deadline to submit application is Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 3 p.m. ET
May 30, 2023
Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop
HRSA IEA Region 7 in Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is hosting the Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop in Dodge City, Kansas. This workshop is offered in-person only; there will not be a virtual option. Attendees will hear from the participating agency’s program specialists as they discuss grant opportunities to support your community or organization, as well as discussions on application tips.
Topics at a Glance:
- Federal Grant Application Process
- Federal and State Funding Opportunities
- Important Tips for Writing a Strong Application and Applying for Funding
- Technical Assistance and Resources
- Working with Foundations
- Breakout sessions on day 2 to talk through example projects and application programs
Who Should Attend:
- Health and Social Services Providers
- Community and Economic Developers
- City Commissioners
- City and County Staff
- Faith-based and Community Leaders
- School Board Members
- Workforce Development Boards
- Bankers
- Community Colleges
- University Staff
For more information contact Kerri Falletti at (785) 207-5206 or kerri.falletti@ks.gov
Cost: Free
Date: July 11-12
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm CT, registration check-in begins at 8:30 am.
Location: Depot Building | 201 E Wyatt Earp Blvd, Dodge City, KS
May 30, 2023
OMH Announces New Funding Opportunity: MP-CPI-004 – Health Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) is seeking applications for projects funded under the Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative (COPHI), MP-CPI-23-004 to develop innovative models for integrating community-based maternal support services (COMSS) into perinatal systems of care.
OMH will award up to $10,000,000 to support up to 10 awards, ranging from $975,000 to $1,250,000 annually for a project period of up to four years with the possibility of an optional competitive fifth year for transition to sustainability.
COMSS are social and supportive services that address social determinants of health (SDOH), such as health literacy; pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting education; cultural and linguistic diversity; exposure to trauma; housing, food, and transportation.
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
A technical assistance webinar for potential applicants will be held on June 1 at 3:00 pm ET.
Register for webinar
Apply Here
May 30, 2023
$11 Million to Improve Health Outcomes Through the Healthy Start Initiative –Enhanced – HRSA-23-130
The purpose of Healthy Start Enhanced (HSE) is to improve health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy and reduce the racial/ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes.
The program uses two approaches:
- Providing direct and enabling services (screening and referrals, care coordination, parenting education, etc.) to HSE participants
- Establishing Community Consortia (formerly known as Community Actions Networks [CANs] made up of diverse multi-sector partners that advise and inform HSE activities.
Community Consortia develop and implement action plans to address the unique social determinants of health (SDOH) contributing to differences in birth outcomes within the project area.
HSE sites will participate in learning communities, facilitated by the Healthy Start Technical Assistance and Support Center, on SDOH topics such as housing, food insecurity, and transportation.
Who the HSE serves:
- People of reproductive age
- Pregnant women
- Mothers
- Fathers
- Infants
- Children up to 18 months old who live in areas with high rates of infant mortality and other adverse perinatal health outcomes.
HSE project areas are expected to be communities experiencing rates of infant mortality, low birth weight or preterm birth that are 1.5X the national average or greater and that do not already have access to Health Start Services.
Award Information:
- Up to $11,000,000 for 10 awards
- Five-year period of performance
- September 30, 2023 – September 29, 2028
Eligible Organizations:
- Any domestic public or private entity
- Domestic faith-based and community based organizations
- Tribes and tribal organizations
NOTE: Recipients of Health Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (HRSA-19-049) are eligible to apply for this grant. However, you must propose a new project area.
Applications are due by July 17, 2023
Apply Here