For more news and updates, please check HHS Insider regularly.
HHS Insider is updated frequently and is your go-to source for news and announcements.
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A soon-to-launch internal directory will help you find the division, section or unit responsible for specific HHS programs and services, as well as the contact person who can provide information and resources.
Attend a Lunch N Learn webinar on Dec. 12 for a demo of the HHS Internal Directory and to learn more.
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This story showcases how a new HHS program is having an impact in Grand Forks and supports access to high-quality services and supports closer to home — an HHS Strategic Priority.
Quality care is the cornerstone of resident health and well-being at nursing facilities.
It’s this commitment to quality care that has the team at Woodside Village, a 138-bed nursing facility in Grand Forks, excited about a new program that is improving experiences and outcomes for North Dakotans living in nursing facilities.
HHS’ Nursing Facility Incentive Program provides incentive payments for improved care in four federal quality measures.
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 North Dakota Public Health Leadership Academy is a free, five-month program that will run January to May 2025.
It is designed for public health professionals working in North Dakota at the local, state or tribal level; in academics; at Federally Qualified Health Centers and similar health care settings. Space is limited to 40 participants.
Deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Help team members by donating leave
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Did you know North Dakota team members can donate and receive donated annual and sick leave through the Shared Leave program?
Currently, six HHS team members are in need of donated annual and sick leave.
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Claim your $250 wellness benefit by Dec. 31
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The Dakota Wellness Program and Sanford Health Plan offer tools and support to help you find success on your wellness journey.
Each year, you can earn a $250 wellness benefit for health activities you do throughout the year.
Remember to claim yours by Dec. 31.
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Keep track of your progress with Performance Notes tool
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You’ve thoughtfully crafted your individual goals and already have some small wins that you are proud of. But when you do your performance self-reflection in April, will you remember the progress you made last November?
Use the Performance Notes tool in PeopleSoft to document your performance throughout the year and easily import the notes into a self-reflection or performance evaluation next spring.
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Find featured HHS career opportunities on HHS Insider
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Effective Nov. 15, the talent acquisition team will discontinue its weekly email to all HHS team members that highlights career opportunities across the agency. Instead, the team will promote featured jobs through a weekly post on HHS Insider, to be published every Friday.
To see all current HHS career opportunities, click the “Career Opportunities” tile found near the bottom of the HHS Insider home page.
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Do you know how to book a hotel room using your purchasing card?
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Do you hold a state-issued purchasing card and intend to book a hotel room? Or do you approve these expenses?
Join John Ulrich and Lindsey Repp from the Logistics Team for “Hotel 101: How to book a hotel room using your state-issued purchasing card.”
The virtual training will be Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. CT.
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 Join us for two new behavioral health events in December. Both events will be held at the Bismarck Event Center or virtually. Events are open to all, with particular value for public health, behavioral health, law enforcement and education professionals.
Opioid Best Practice Summit
Monday, Dec. 9 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT
This event is an opportunity for stakeholders across the state to share impactful approaches to address the opioid crisis and identify opportunities to strengthen opioid prevention and recovery efforts.
Day for Prevention
Tuesday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
This event aims to increase awareness and collaboration on substance use prevention as attendees explore data-driven insights, effective strategies and community engagement with a unified approach.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Guidelines training scheduled for Dec. 3
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The HHS Contract Monitoring Team is thrilled to offer its highly anticipated quarterly training on the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Guidelines.
Whether you’re a grant expert or just getting started, this essential session is for you!
In this interactive training on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. CT, the team will:
- Dive into common expenditures (allowable & unallowable)
- Discuss key documentation requirements.
- Share helpful tips for supporting your team and grantees.
- Unveil and explain the NEW and UPDATED guidelines that took effect on October 1, 2024.
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Court staff, child welfare professionals and families are coming together in three North Dakota communities to finalize the adoptions of over 30 children in celebration of National Adoption Day on Nov. 23.
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In the inaugural "Conversations with the Commissioner," learn about highlights of the Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference, and the collaboration behind the success, as HHS Commissioner Wayne Salter sits down with:
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Laura Anderson, policy director, Behavioral Health Division
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Kelsey Bless, licensing unit administrator, Children and Family Services Section
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Dave Marion, business development director, Prairie Recovery Center
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This training is for all new team members to complete their onboarding process and for current team members looking for a refresher on records management and confidentiality.
See all training dates and register on HHS Insider. Upon registration, you will receive the calendar invite for the webinar.
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