Fridays, noon - 1pm
Beginning in January of 2025, all practices applying or re-applying for PCPCH recognition will need to do so under the 2025 PCPCH Recognition Criteria. Program staff are hosting a webinar series to help practices understand some of the revisions and additions under the new model. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the new model and ask questions about specific standards! See upcoming sessions below and click here to see the full webinar schedule, register for more sessions, or view the recordings of previous ones!
Standard 5.E – Referral and Care Coordination with Specialists, Care Facilities & Government Systems (October 25, noon-1pm)
 Understanding and coordinating patient care outside of the practice is an important role of a PCPCH. Since many of the external “community services” originally referenced in Standard 5.E.3 have been incorporated throughout the model as their own distinct standards, the 2025 version will feature some health-related benefit systems that are not captured elsewhere in the model such as public and private schools, foster care (both youth and adult), local public health agencies, and criminal justice facilities (both youth and adult) — all of which serve as opportunities to improve patient health through collaboration or care coordination. In this session, PCPCH Program staff will review overall revisions to Standard 5.E under the 2025 model such as the new focus of 5.E.3, and the inclusion of in-patient behavioral health facilities as an option in 5.E.2.
Standard 6.C – Experience of Care (November 1, noon-1pm)
 Understanding and improving the care experiences of diverse patients, families, and caregivers can help primary care homes to be truly person-centered. The PCPCH program has received feedback over the years from providers and clinic staff advocating for the use of other survey tools besides CAHPS to provide actionable information directly from patients to improve their experience of care. In this session, PCPCH Program staff will review overall revisions to Standard 6.C under the 2025 model such as more flexibility in the surveys that qualify, changes to the structure and points available, and the inclusion of survey questions related to health equity in the highest measure (now 6.C.2).
Standard 6.E – Cultural Responsiveness of Workforce (November 15, noon-1pm)
 A patient’s background, culture, identity, and social circumstances can significantly impact their health-related priorities, trust for their medical home, and overall experiences with primary care. The PCPCH Program has received feedback throughout the years on the value of efforts to improve cultural responsiveness within primary care, and the potential of traditional health workers to assist clinics in improving patient health and trust, as well as in delivering trauma-informed care. In this session, PCPCH Program staff will review the brand new Standard 6.E under the 2025 model which includes a must-pass measure focused on training of primary care providers, and an optional measure focused on partnering with traditional health workers such as Community Health Workers, Personal Health Navigators, Birth Doulas, Peer Support Specialists (including Family Support Specialists, Youth Support Specialists, Recovery Peers, and Mental Health Peers), and Peer Wellness Specialists.
Reach out by 10/25/24
Interested in improving your colorectal cancer screening rates? Join the Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention Technical Assistance Program! This program is a partnership between the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network at Oregon Health & Science University, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, and Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest that aims to raise colorectal cancer screening rates in primary care clinics by implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to your team’s needs. Evidence-based interventions include provider assessment and feedback, provider reminders, patient reminders, and reducing structural barriers.
Primary care clinics with a colorectal cancer screening rate below 60% that serve Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, or rural populations will be prioritized. Participating clinics will be asked to participate in a readiness assessment, select two or more evidence-based interventions to implement in your clinic, provide quarterly data on colorectal cancer screening rates, and attend quarterly virtual collaborative learning sessions with other participating clinics.
Clinics are eligible to receive up to $7,500 for participation in the program. To get involved, please contact Brittany Badicke at badicke@ohsu.edu – reach out with interest by 10/25/24 to attend our early-November collaborative!
Healthy Oregon Workforce Training Opportunity (HOWTO) Grant Program seeking grant proposals by December 16
The Healthy Oregon Workforce Training Opportunity (HOWTO) Grant Program is seeking grant proposals for a new round of funding. This program is intended to expand health professional training within the state to address health care workforce shortages for people in culturally and linguistically diverse groups, groups that have been economically and socially marginalized, Tribal communities, rural communities, and communities experiencing inequities throughout Oregon.
This Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP) invites applications from across all disciplines of the health care system. Up to $9 million will be awarded in this round, with up to $1 million of that amount designated to support organizations applying for projects requesting under $300,000. No single award will be made in excess of $1 million. Eligibility to apply is not dependent on organization type/business designation and is open to educational institutions, consortia, health care service organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities seeking funding.
The Request for Grant Proposal (RFGP) has a deadline in OregonBuys of 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday December 16, 2024. Registration is required in the OregonBuys System to submit a Proposal for this RFGP. Access the grant application here: OregonBuys Number S-44300-00008989. Additional details on how to submit a proposal, as well as links for information sessions taking place on October 23 and November 7, are outlined in the RFGP on OregonBuys. Click here for the Registration Quick Step Guide.
Health Care Provider Incentive Program seeking grant applications by October 31
The Health Care Provider Incentive Program (HCPIP) is seeking applications for two grant opportunities for organizations that offer training programs for students interested in joining the health care workforce. Institutions that are awarded grant funds will create a scholarship program that meets the health care workforce objectives set by the Oregon Health Policy Board, its Health Care Workforce Committee, and the Oregon Legislature. Interested programs can find these two Request for Grant Applications (RFGAs) in OregonBuys, which will be open until 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday October 31st, 2024. Click here for the Registration Quick Step Guide. Please reach out to providerincentives@odhsoha.oregon.gov if you have any questions.
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Health Care Workforce Scholarship (formerly SHOI-like): supports post-secondary educational institutions with health care-focused training programs. Click here to apply through OregonBuys.
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Health Care Workforce Pathways Scholarship: supports Oregon’s secondary education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), training programs, and other health-related workforce programs for students between 8th -12th grade. Click here to apply through OregonBuys.
Questions?
We are here to help! Contact us at PCPCH@oha.oregon.gov
About the Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program
Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes (PCPCHs) are health care practices that have been recognized by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for their commitment to providing high quality, patient-centered care.The PCPCH Program administers the application, recognition, and verification process for practices applying to become Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes.The program is also working with partners across Oregon to support adoption of the primary care home model. For more information visit www.PrimaryCareHome.oregon.gov.
The mission of the PCPCH Program is to be a trusted partner in primary care, collaborating with stakeholders to set the standard for transformative, whole-person, and evidence-based care.
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