Minnesota Department of Health CHS Mailbag and Calendar Update

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 BULLETIN POSTINGS

 

 

National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
In observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, a free public event will be held offering free HIV testing, educational materials and resources, shirts, delicious snacks, and more from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues., Oct. 15, at the Wellstone Center, St. Paul. For those who take an HIV test, they will be eligible to participate with a raffle...
Start & End Date: 10/15/2013 - 10/15/2013
Contact: Maria Elena Escoto | 651-789-2504 | mescoto@neighb.org
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/hiv/worldaidsday/nlaad/index.html

Postpartum Depression Screening in Well Child Checks -- now recruiting clinics for quality improvement project
The MN Department of Health is now recruiting clinics for the Postpartum Depression Screening Quality Improvement Project. We are looking for clinics who do well child checks and are interested in implementing maternal depression screens within these checks in the first year of a child's life. We are hoping to launch the project in November, so...
Contact: Tessa Wetjen | 651-201-3625 | tessa.wetjen@state.mn.us
Web site: Not available

Public Health Nurse for Lake County
This is a part-time (22.5 hours/week) 3-year grant funded position. Minnesota Merit System position under direct supervision of the Public Health Deparment Supervisor, is responsible for increasing community health knowledge, fostering independence by assisting people in recognizing and adapting to health problems, coordinating with...
Contact: Therese Lorntson | 218-834-8323 | therese.lorntson@co.lake.mn.us
Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem

Welcome to Fred Radmer, FHV Epidemiologist
Please join the MDH Family Home Visiting Team in welcoming Fred Radmer as the program's new Epidemiologist Senior. Originally from West Allis, WI, Fred has previously worked as an immunization project coordinator and public health surveillance analyst for the Milwaukee Health Department. He has a master's degree in Public Health from the...
Contact: Candace Kragthorpe | 651-201-4841 | candace.kragthorpe@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us 

 


Introduction to Health Care Homes Webinar Series - Session #4
Session #4: Quality Improvement - Engaging in Culture Change The Health Care Homes Learning Collaborative is hosting a webinar series entitled, "Introduction to Health Care Homes," which is designed to increase knowledge of innovative practices and standards in primary care, and help equip clinics to begin the transformation process....
Start & End Date: 10/31/2013 - 10/31/2013
Contact: | 651-201-5421 | health.healthcarehomes@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/healthreform/homes/collaborative/introhchwebsrs.html

Public Health Nursing Supervisor for Aitkin County
To protect and promote the health of Aitkin County residents by planning, developing, implementing, administering and evaluating adult health and family health public health programs; and coordinating programs with county and community resources. To assure that Public Health nursing services to individuals, families, communities and systems are...
Contact: Julie Lueck | 218-927-2141 | jlueck@co.aitkin.mn.us
Web site: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm 

 


How to Manage OCR, HHS HIPAA and HITECH Audit - Webinar By MentorHealth
This presentation will uncover reasons why many health information breaches are occurring and help organizations better secure and comply with electronic protected health information by meeting the required and addressable HIPAA/HITECH security rules. The presenter will also share the best practices used for HIPAA security implementation and...
Start & End Date: 10/16/2013 - 10/16/2013
Contact: Roger Steven | 8003851607 | webinars@mentorhealth.com
Web site: http://www.mentorhealth.com/

The Nuts and Bolts of Patient Quality and Safety in Health Care - Webinar By MentorHealth
webinars@mentorhealth.com Phone No: 800-385-1607FaX: 302-288-6884 ...
Start & End Date: 10/15/2013 - 10/15/2013
Contact: Roger Steven | 8003851607 | webinars@mentorhealth.com
Web site: http://www.mentorhealth.com/ 

 


Environmental Health Specialist - Hazardous Waste for Anoka County
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - HAZARDOUS WASTE Opening Date: September 20, 2013 Closing Date: October 2, 2013 Salary : $47,468.00 - $58,228.00/annually Job # : 13162 The Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services Department has an immediate full time opening for an Environmental Health Specialist. The EHS...
Contact: Terry Enge | 763-323-5525 | rs-hr@co.anoka.mn.us
Web site: http://www.anokacounty.us 

 


Public Health Nurse - Adult Services for Sherburne County Health & Human Services
To provide PCA assessments, LTCC assessments, and accompanying services to diverse populations. This position is responsible for using a holistic approach to complete individualized assessments and develop plans to enhance and protect the quality and dignity of life for the diverse population served. The most important impact Public Health...
Contact: Lisa Meier | 763-765-4121 | lisa.meier@co.sherburne.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us

Public Health Nurse - 32 hrs/wk for Sherburne County Health & Human Services
To promote and protect the health of citizens within Sherburne County and the State of Minnesota through education, prevention services, regulation, and advocacy. Public Health Nurses foster a partnership with many organizations and community groups to address and resolve health issues and concerns. The most important impact Public...
Contact: Lisa Meier | 763-765-4121 | lisa.meier@co.sherburne.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us 

 


Public Health Division Director for St. Louis County located Minnesota
An employee in this class is responsible for administration of the Public Health Division. Primary responsibilities include the following: Plans, formulates, implements and oversees specific programs and activities and administers policies and procedures used in program implementation: plans and prepares the division budget and directs and monitors...
Contact: Christina Schowalter | 218-725-5058 | Schowalterc@stlouiscountymn.gov
Web site: http://stlouiscountymn.gov/GOVERNMENT/Employment/CurrentJobPostings.aspx

Public Health Nurse for Meeker County Public Health
Duties include providing case management to Prime West members, completion of assessments to determine eligibility for personal care attendant services, and other adult and general health promotion activities as assigned....
Contact: Cheryl Brueggemeier | 320-693-5203 | cheryl.brueggemeier@co.meeker.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.meeker.mn.us 

 


Public Health Nurse for Wabasha County Public Health
Position will be responsible for case management duties for the various waiver programs as well as care coordination duties for South Country Health Alliance and U-Care. Will also be responsible for Disease prevention activities performed by the agency as well as miscellaneous responsibilities that may arise....
Contact: Judy Barton | 651-565-5200 | jbarton@co.wabasha.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.wabasha.mn.us/

2-day In-person Seminar on Mastering the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules : Coping with Rule Changes, Managing Incidents, Preparing for Audits, and Avoiding Penalties
Overview: This session is designed to provide intensive, two-day training in HIPAA compliance, including what's new in the regulations, what's changed recently, and what needs to be addressed for compliance by covered entities and business associates. The session provides the background and details for any manager of healthcare...
Start & End Date: 10/24/2013 - 10/25/2013
Contact: Roger Steven | 8003851607 | webinars@mentorhealth.com
Web site: http://bit.ly/199V3fr 

 


P & I Coordinator/Health Educator for Sibley County Public Health & Human Services
Responsible for working with local stakeholders in creating, promoting, and sustaining an effective and efficient alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention coalition within the community. This includes enhancing and sustaining the coalition, as well as monitoring all activities related to this grant....
Contact: Not available
Web site: Not available 

 

Licensed Mental Health Professional for Hennepin County
Licensed Mental Health Professional – Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN Unique opportunity to work closely with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, clinical social workers and other mental health staff to provide comprehensive clinical services in cases characterized by complex psychiatric problems, often with co-occurring...
Contact: Susan Hang | 612-348-3784 | hr.recruiter@co.hennepin.mn.us
Web site: Http://www.hennepin.jobs 

 


Public Health Nurse for Wright County Human Services Agency
Immediate FT PHN opening available to work for Wright County Public Health Dept. This position utilizes population-based approaches to provide services for individuals, families, communities, and systems across the lifespan in a variety of public health programs. Recent graduates eligible to apply. No prior exp. required. Limited evening/...
Contact: Judy Brown | 763-682-7353
Web site: http://www.co.wright.mn.us

Community Health Coordinator for Sherburne County
Summary: To protect and promote the health of individuals, organizations and communities in Sherburne County by advocating for and supporting healthy lifestyles, policies, systems, and environments. Typical Duties & Responsibilities: These typical duties do not include all possible tasks for this classification and do not limit the...
Contact: Lisa Meier | 763-765-4121 | lisa.meier@co.sherburne.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us 

 


Minnesota Tribal Asthma Resource Network (MTARN) - Health of Many Nations Conference & Worshop
Registration is now open! 'Health of Many Nations' Minnesota Tribal Asthma Resource Network (MTARN) Join the Minnesota Tribal Asthma Resource Network (MTARN) & many health professionals caring for Minnesota’s American Indian communities for a 2-day conference & workshop featuring half-day presentation &...
Start & End Date: 11/07/2013 - 11/08/2013
Contact: Susan Ross | 651-201-5629 | Susan.Ross@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/asthma/mtarn.html 

 


Nurse Case Manager for Fairview Partners
Fairview Partners is hiring for a full-time Somali-speaking Nurse Case Manager. This position provides proactive case management to the community MSHO and MSC+ population (65+) in Minneapolis and surrounding metro area. Duties include health risk assessment, care planning, service referral/coordination and health education.Fairview Partners...
Contact: Sarah Tellijohn | 952-914-1760 | stellij1@fairview.org
Web site: http://www.fairview.org/careers

LPN Home Health for MVNA
LPN – Home Health (Full-Time, Benefited Position) To provide nursing care to clients in accordance with agency objectives, goals and policies. To promote the recovery of clients and their return to independent functioning or to maintain clients in safe home environment. Duties include:• Making home visits...
Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org
Web site: http://www.mvna.org 


Home Health Documentation Specialist for MVNA
Home Health Documentation Specialist (0.6FTE Position) The Home Health Documentation Specialist is responsible for documentation review and ensuring accuracy of the 485 certification and the OASIS reporting. To capture the clinical severity for the level of service rendered to all home health patients. Partner with the Quality and...
Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

RN Case Manager for MVNA
RN Case Manager (1 Full-time, Benefited Positions) PHN/RN Case Managers provide nursing visits and coordinate care for culturally diverse clients living in the eleven-county Twin Cities area according to a written plan of care. Carry and maintain an on-going responsibility of case loads. Primarily work weekday hours with occasional nights and a...
Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org
Web site: http://www.mvna.org

Quality and Compliance Coordinator for MVNA
Quality and Compliance Coordinator (1 Full-time, Benefited Position) Provides support to division and department quality and medical staff to improve clinical outcomes of a variety of patient populations. Facilitates clinical improvement projects, assists with improvement measurement and analysis, and assists with reporting of clinical outcomes...
Contact: Brittany Haigh | 612-617-4660 | haighb@mvna.org
Web site: http://www.mvna.org


Community Services Supervisor for Winona County
Performs planning, budgeting, implementing, supervising, and evaluating service programs. This includes developing, recommending, directing implementation of policies and procedures and supervising assigned staff. Provides leadership and management duties in accordance with the assigned areas of responsibility as well as other assigned areas of...
Contact: Not available
Web site: Not available

Public Health Nurse for MCH and WIC for Chisago County
This position will be assigned duties in the WIC program and the Maternal Chisago Health program area....
Contact: Renee Kirchner | 651-213-8868 | rlkirch@co.chisago.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.chisago.mn.us

Public Health Nurse for Chisago County
Responsible for client care in a community health services/public health nursing program. Works with schools, local hospitals, county social services and other agencies in providing public health nursing services to communities, families and individuals. This is a 36 hour per week position...
Contact: Renee Kirchner | 651-213-8868 | rlkirch@co.chisago.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.chisago.mn.us


New HIT Toolkit for Local Public Health
The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Health Information Technology, has engaged Stratis Health to develop several Health Information Technology (HIT) toolkits as a resource in meeting Minnesota’s 2015 Interoperable EHR Mandate. The HIT toolkits will assist local health departments, social service agencies, behavioral health and home...
Contact: Bill Sonterre | 612-584-7902 | bsonterre@stratishealth.org
Web site: http://www.stratishealth.org/expertise/healthit/index.html

Family Health PHN for Dakota County Public Health
This 0.9 FTE position is responsible for managing requests from the public and providers for department and community services, determining eligibility for public health programs and providing public health nursing services to promote and improve or maintain the health and safety of Dakota County citizens. 1. Determine eligibility for public...
Contact: Wendy Johnson | 651-438-4557 | wendy.johnson@co.dakota.mn.us
Web site: http://www.dakotacounty.us


Public Health Nurse-Senior Service for Waseca County
Provide care coordination and general public health nursing services to seniors, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability and the promotion and maintenance of health, and performs other duties as apparent or assigned....
Contact: Marilyn Wilkus | 507-837-5341 | marilyn.wilkus@co.waseca.mn.us
Web site: http://www.co.waseca.mn.us

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

Hearing and Vision Screening I, Wednesday, October 10, 2013
The Hearing and Vision Screening Workshop I- Basic Level covers best practices for hearing and vision screenings in children. The workshop includes recent updates and advances in hearing and vision screening and criteria for referral. This workshop is especially designed for those new to hearing and vision screening, including nurses, clinic...
Start & End Date: 10/10/2013 - 10/10/2013
Contact: Sheila Blackman | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Website:https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

The Nuts and Bolts of Patient Quality and Safety in Health Care - Webinar By MentorHealth
webinars@mentorhealth.com Phone No: 800-385-1607FaX: 302-288-6884 ...
Start & End Date: 10/15/2013 - 10/15/2013
Contact: Roger Steven | 8003851607 | webinars@mentorhealth.com
Website: http://www.mentorhealth.com/

National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
In observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, a free public event will be held offering free HIV testing, educational materials and resources, shirts, delicious snacks, and more from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tues., Oct. 15, at the Wellstone Center, St. Paul. For those who take an HIV test, they will be eligible to participate with a raffle...
Start & End Date: 10/15/2013 - 10/15/2013
Contact: Maria Elena Escoto | 651-789-2504 | mescoto@neighb.org
Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/hiv/worldaidsday/nlaad/index.html

 

How to Manage OCR, HHS HIPAA and HITECH Audit - Webinar By MentorHealth
This presentation will uncover reasons why many health information breaches are occurring and help organizations better secure and comply with electronic protected health information by meeting the required and addressable HIPAA/HITECH security rules. The presenter will also share the best practices used for HIPAA security implementation and...
Start & End Date: 10/16/2013 - 10/16/2013
Contact: Roger Steven | 8003851607 | webinars@mentorhealth.com
Website: http://www.mentorhealth.com/

 

2-day In-person Seminar on Mastering the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules : Coping with Rule Changes, Managing Incidents, Preparing for Audits, and Avoiding Penalties
Overview: This session is designed to provide intensive, two-day training in HIPAA compliance, including what's new in the regulations, what's changed recently, and what needs to be addressed for compliance by covered entities and business associates. The session provides the background and details for any manager of healthcare...
Start & End Date: 10/24/2013 - 10/25/2013
Contact: Roger Steven | 8003851607 | webinars@mentorhealth.com
Website: http://bit.ly/199V3fr

Introduction to Health Care Homes Webinar Series - Session #4
Session #4: Quality Improvement - Engaging in Culture Change The Health Care Homes Learning Collaborative is hosting a webinar series entitled, "Introduction to Health Care Homes," which is designed to increase knowledge of innovative practices and standards in primary care, and help equip clinics to begin the transformation process....
Start & End Date: 10/31/2013 - 10/31/2013
Contact: | 651-201-5421 | health.healthcarehomes@state.mn.us
Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us/healthreform/homes/collaborative/introhchwebsrs.html

Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Best Practices in Well Child Screenings - Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) is Minnesota's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. This workshop includes an overview of Child and Teen Checkups and provides information on evidenced-based best practices and components of a complete C&TC well child exam. This training is a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health.

Start & End Date: 11/6/2013 - 11/6/2013
Contact: | 651-201-3735 | sheila.blackman@state.mn.us
Website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/cfh/connect/index.cfm?article=mchedtrain.offerings

Minnesota Tribal Asthma Resource Network (MTARN) - Health of Many Nations Conference & Worshop
Registration is now open! 'Health of Many Nations' Minnesota Tribal Asthma Resource Network (MTARN) Join the Minnesota Tribal Asthma Resource Network (MTARN) & many health professionals caring for Minnesota’s American Indian communities for a 2-day conference & workshop featuring half-day presentation &...
Start & End Date: 11/07/2013 - 11/08/2013
Contact: Susan Ross | 651-201-5629 | Susan.Ross@state.mn.us
Web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/asthma/mtarn.html

 

Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Performance Improvement
651-201-3880 | health.ophp@state.mn.us
www.health.state.mn.us