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TI-ROC Climate of Equity Assessment (2020). Resource Type: Publication. Description: This tool was created to assist organizations in assessingtheir current climate to understand and improve diversity, equity and inclusionpractices. The information gathered from this assessment will aid organizationalleadership and staff in process improvement activities including modifications, and subsequent supportsthatmay need to be engaged into create safe and equitable spaces for staff More Details...

Physical Activity & Diabetes Prevention in the COVID-19 Landscape: Webinar highlights strategies to address diabetes through physical activity (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: In the context of COVID-19 traditional strategies to engage patients in diabetes control were curtailed. This webinar highlights the why and how for physical activity to address diabetes in these constrained economic times and the key roles of community partners. More Details...

Diabetes Continuum of Care: Raising the Pillars for Community Engagement (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This is session 3 of the four-part 2020 National Learning Series. More Details...

Understanding Social Determinants of Health: Back to the Basics on the factors that impact health outcomes (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar highlights its not just the care received in the clinic. In reality the health outcomes are impacted by services throughout the community. Community partnerships are essential to leverage the resources to meet needs. More Details...

Sexual Health in the time of COVID-19 (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: In this webinar, Dr. Ken Mayer discusses sexual health in the time of COVID-19. Participants learn how to counsel patients on the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and how to protect themselves in the context of sexual health. Dr. Mayer will offer strategies for providers to help patients minimize risk of SARS-CoV-2 acquisition while affirming the desire for intimacy, and participants will learn how telehealth technology can be used to provide remote sexual health counseling and screening for STIs. More Details...

Creating a Safer Environment for Patients and Staff: Architectural Design and Engineering Solutions – Part Two (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Part Two of this series focuses on engineering solutions as we explore best practices in building systems design and management as well as facility maintenance. Strategies for addressing challenges in HVAC and air flow, room/space capacity and equipment selection (air scrubbers, filtration, UV lights, HEPA filters) as well as key factors in disinfection including the role of negative pressure and temperature setting will be presented by senior engineers. More Details...

Telehealth Taxonomy For FQHC Data Capture (2020). Resource Type: Publication. Description: This guidance document for FQHCs was developed by a Project Team* that included representation by TRCs, NACHC, PCAs and HCCNs. These are what the Project Team considers the “minimum data set” that each individual FQHC should be able to capture with confidence within their data systems. These core data elements were selected within the context of: Potential for impact on quality metrics and reporting, as well as potential for impact on FQHC telehealth reimbursement policies. More Details...

Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practical Guide for Community Health Centers (2020). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Many health centers are exploring acquisitions and mergers as a means to ensure sustainability, expand services, and maintain patient access to basic health care services. This detailed guide, published by the California Health Care Foundation, is designed to help you navigate the process to consummate an effective merger or expansion so you and your new partner can get back to the essential job of providing high-quality health care and enhanced access to the communities you serve. More Details...

HRSA Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program Toolkit: Application Tips ​​​​​​and Tools for Health Centers (2020). Resource Type: Toolkit. Description: Developed with support from HRSA, the Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program Toolkit provides health centers with a detailed outline for preparing a capital project, collecting the materials needed to submit a LGP application, and tips to help navigate the application process efficiently. (Released in 2020.) More Details...

NRTRC Telehealth 101 Online Training (2020). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: Gain practical knowledge with this comprehensive overview. For those new to telehealth or looking for a refresher, this course will provide information on how to create and/or grow telehealth programs. Tools, tips, and lessons learned will be incorporated into the content of the various components of setting up a telemedicine program. A total of 1.75 CME credit hours is available upon course completion. More Details...

Addressing Latent Tuberculosis Infection And Tuberculosis In Asian, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Communities: The Role Of Health Centers For Testing And Treatment” Webinar (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar will provide an overview of LTBI and TB disease; discuss successful strategies for testing and treatment in high need populations; and share information about the new TB Community Engagement Network initiative. More Details...

The Board's Role in Strategic Planning: A Case Study of Cherokee Health Systems (2020). Resource Type: Micro-Learning. Description: This case study offers an overview of Cherokee Health Systems' strategic planning methodology from both the CEO and the Chief Strategy Officer's perspectives. It augments the other lessons in this series, providing a pragmatic example of strategic planning in action. More Details...

Creating a Safer Environment for Patients and Staff: Architectural Design and Engineering Solutions – Part One (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Part One of this series focuses on architectural design as we explore opportunities for the re-organization and utilization of space to incorporate lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic; preparing us to respond to new challenges with solutions for indoor/outdoor entry zones, team work spaces and patient engagement/exam spaces. More Details...

Greenway Intergy: Understanding PA v12 and UDS 2020 reporting for Greenway Intergy Users (2020). Resource Type: n.a.. Description: This training is open to all health centers, PCAs, and HCCNs. The focus will be Practice Analytics v12 and UDS 2020 reporting for Greenway Intergy Users, so right on time for those preparing for CY2020 UDS reporting from Greenway. More Details...

Food Insecurity: The Digital Transformation in Social Determinants of Health (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: The fourth webinar in the Weitzman Institute's Path Forward "The Digital Transformation in Social Determinants of Health" fall series focusing on addressing food insecurity as an important public health issue. The content expert for the webinar is Sarah Carroll; Director of the Center for Care Transformation at AVIA. The following organizations served as panelists for the webinar: Jacob Luria, Co-Founder and CEO, Algorex Health; Catherine Macpherson, Vice President Product Strategy & Development, Chief Nutrition Officer, Moms Meals; and Laura Robbins, Co-Founder and COO, Advocatia Solutions. More Details...

Electronic Patient Engagement (EPE) Tool Inventory: Information from Health Centers and Vendors on Ten EPE Tools, Oct. 2020 (2020). Resource Type: Publication. Description: In the spring of 2020, HITEQ and several PCA and HCCN colleagues developed a survey to gather detailed information on health center experiences with a variety of EPE tools and included questions about product functions, strengths & weaknesses, cost, integration with EHRs, ease of implementation, and quality of vendor support. The results of that survey, as well as interviews and demonstrations are captured in this EPE Tool Inventory. Ten tools are profiled in the inventory, which can be downloaded in the Documents to Download section below. More Details...

COM Talks: Crisis Communications (2020). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: As part of the COVID-19 Supplemental Funding activities for the Virginia Community Healthcare Association’s 330 Work Plan, the Association has been producing live learning sessions via Zoom at least once a month for health center communications and outreach staff. In each session, a contracted subject matter expert covers a communications and outreach topic pertinent to COVID-19 and crisis/emergency communications. Sessions so far have included Crisis Communications Planning, Outreach Strategies for Vulnerable Populations During a Crisis, and Myth Busting Strategies to Promote Truth Online. Session recordings are available on the Association’s on-demand training platform, the Community Health Center Learning Library. More Details...

Flu Vaccine Guidance during COVID-19 for providers serving people without homes (2020). Resource Type: Infographic. Description: People experiencing homelessness are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19 and the Flu and may face additional barriers to receiving vaccinations. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. This infographic describes these key considerations. More Details...

Serving Rural Patients with Telehealth: Resources and Tips for Federally Qualified Health Centers: A HITEQ telehealth publication (2020). Resource Type: Publication. Description: With the challenges of provider shortages and lack of accessible facilities, telehealth presents an opportunity for health centers serving rural areas to expand health services, integrate primary care with subspecialty services, and improve care management.6 Telehealth provision in rural communities is particularly important and in-demand during the COVID-19 pandemic as many health centers have had to quickly transition to providing remote services. While telehealth has the potential to improve healthcare provision and access, many rural areas lack the reliable broadband connection and devices necessary for high-quality telehealth provision. More Details...

National Diabetes Prevention Program: Lessons Learned For PCAs And Health Centers Webinar (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: AAPCHO and NNCC hosted this progress to-date webinar, where we provided a space for federal updates from our HRSA and CDC leaders as well as highlighted lessons learned and diabetes prevention best practices for our health center and PCA colleagues. More Details...