All-Programs Recording, Funding Update, PCMH Verification, 2018 UDS Manual, and More! HRSA PHC Digest

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June 5, 2018

All-Programs

Watch the Recording of the May 22 All-Programs Webcast
Missed the recent All-Programs webcast? Watch it now for important Health Center Program updates.

We listed the resources mentioned during the webcast in last week’s Digest.


Funding Update
HRSA is processing the balance of the fiscal year 2018 funding for health center grantees, and awards are expected to be issued before June 30.


Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition Quality Awards
Health centers that have PCMH recognition by July 1 of this year may be eligible to receive a 2018 Health Center PCMH Recognition Quality Award. View the table of health centers with a valid PCMH recognition status, and the number of sites with PCMH recognition.

If your health center’s PCMH recognition is accurate, you do not need to take action. If it is inaccurate, please submit an update to your PCMH recognition information via HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) no later than Friday, July 6. View instructions for submitting an update, including the acceptable forms of required documentation. If you have questions about your health center’s PCMH recognition information, contact the HRSA Accreditation and Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative.


What's New 

UDS Manual

2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Manual Now Available
The 2018 UDS Manual describes the annual UDS reporting requirements for all health centers that receive federal award funds (awardees) as well as for look-alikes under the Health Center Program. The manual, a comprehensive guide for awardees, provides an understanding of the framework of reporting requirements, including data submissions on patients, operations, and clinical performance, and is used to reference the 2018 UDS tables when preparing the UDS report.

The manual provides:

  • An introduction and overview of the UDS
  • Instructions for completing each of the tables
  • Information on how to submit the data through HRSA’s EHBs

The 2018 UDS Manual is available on the UDS Resources page.


National Survey for Health Centers
Clinical Directors and CEOs received the 2018 National Survey of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) with instructions to complete it online or by mail. The aim of the study (which began in 2009 and repeated in 2013) is to better identify the challenges FQHCs face and to develop targeted initiatives to support health centers in providing high-quality care for the underserved.

The National Association of Community Health Centers, a HRSA-funded National Cooperative Agreement (NCA), plans to use the survey results in their development of a national training and technical assistance strategy to better meet the needs of health centers. Robust national FQHC participation will help ensure that the results will represent the real-world challenges facing FQHCs and enable The Commonwealth Fund to identify effective ways to support them.

If you have any questions about the survey, please email info@commonwealthfundfqhc.org or call James Noack at 1-800-633-1986 Ext. 4330.


Completing Your Contact Information Verification for the New BPHC Helpline Contact Form
Use the BPHC Helpline Contact form to submit general questions. Contact your designated BPHC representative with questions specific to your grant or designation. Later this month, we will release an updated version. During your first visit to the new form, you will have to enter or verify your contact information. After you enter your name and email, you’ll be asked to verify your contact information and your organization’s name. This is your opportunity to make sure the contact information we have for you is up-to-date. If you need to make edits, you can do so and continue to submit your question.


SAMHSA Announces Availability of $196 Million for Opioid Treatment Grants to Hardest-Hit States and Tribes
SAMHSA is accepting applications for its Targeted Capacity Expansion: Medication Assisted Treatment—Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction grant program. This funding will expand access to medication-assisted treatment and recovery support services for people with opioid use disorder. Applications are due Monday, July 9.


Virtual Job Fair Employer Registration Closes Tomorrow
HRSA will host a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, June 27, from 6:45-10:15 p.m. ET. Employer registration is open until Wednesday, June 6. Primary care clinicians seeking a career opportunity may register until the day of the event. Community health centers are encouraged to participate as recruiters.

Virtual Job Fair

CMS Updates for Health Centers

For health center Medicare questions, contact FQHC-PPS@cms.hhs.gov.


Resources

FDA Warning Against the Use of OTC Oral Health Products Containing Benzocaine Due to Serious Safety Risk
The FDA issued a warning against the use of over-the-counter (OTC) oral health products containing the pain reliever benzocaine for the temporary relief of sore gums due to teething in infants or children. These benzocaine products have been associated with methemoglobinemia, a dangerous condition that can lead to death, and are contraindicated for teeth pain in children. Read the press release.


Illustrated Health Center Brochure for Agricultural Workers
Farmworker Justice, a HRSA-funded NCA, developed an illustrated brochure for agricultural workers explaining basic information about health centers. The brochure includes a blank panel for health centers to provide their contact information. The brochure is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.


STAR² Center Spring Burnout Webinar Series
The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is a HRSA-funded NCA. Join their STAR² Center for a series of weekly webinars to define burnout and identify it in your organization, Administrative Strategies to Reducing Burnout. This series, which began last week, highlights some common challenges in primary care settings that lead to burnout and identifies areas for intervention and innovation at a personal and organizational level to reduce burnout and promote retention. Learn more or register now.


Suicide Prevention in Rural Populations Roundtable Discussion for Health Centers
The SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions (CIHS) is hosting an interactive roundtable discussion on suicide screening and prevention tools and the management of suicide risk, with a special focus on rural populations. Adam Chu, Senior Project Associate from the nationally recognized Suicide Prevention Resource Center, will participate in the discussion as an expert from the field.

Tuesday, June 5
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Register here


Addressing Risk through Systems Thinking and Design: Strategies for Accredited Health Centers
The Joint Commission presents a webinar highlighting the challenges observed with the key system-wide functional areas in health centers. Participants will learn methods and models to improve the level of performance of each accreditation chapter, with the goal of eliminating organizational-specific risks that may affect the delivery of safe, quality care.

Thursday, June 7
12:30-2:00 p.m. ET
Join the webinar the day of the session
Call-in: 877-271-1828
Passcode: 357356


Health Care Strategies for the Justice-Involved Population
HRSA is hosting a town hall webinar to highlight work done at the local and state levels to meet the needs of this vulnerable group and examine the medical, operational, and policy implications for health centers working with this population.

Thursday, June 7
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Join the webinar the day of the session
Call-in: 844-616-0064
Passcode: 306975


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Technical Assistance & Training

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UPCOMING

Suicide Prevention in Rural Populations Roundtable Discussion for Health Centers
Hosted by CIHS
Tuesday, June 5
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Register here

Addressing Risk through Systems Thinking and Design: Strategies for Accredited Health Centers
Hosted by The Joint Commission
Thursday, June 7
12:30-2:00 p.m. ET
Join the webinar the day of the session
Call-in: 877-271-1828
Passcode: 357356

Health Care Strategies for the Justice-Involved Population
Hosted by HRSA
Thursday, June 7
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Join the webinar the day of the session
Call-in: 844-616-0064
Passcode: 306975

Discussing Study: In Search of Joy in Practice
Part 2 of a 5-part series on Administrative Strategies to Reduce Burnout
Hosted by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s STAR² Center, a HRSA-funded NCA
Thursday, June 7
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Register here

Introduction to the UDS Mapper
Hosted by HRSA and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Friday, June 8
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET
Register here


JUST ANNOUNCED

Tribal Grants Webinar Series: Applying for a HRSA Grant: A Grantee and a Reviewer’s Perspectives/The Benefits of Becoming a Reviewer
Hosted by HRSA
Wednesday, June 13
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Register here

CMS/HRSA Safety Net Provider Open Door Forum
Hosted by CMS
Wednesday, June 13
1:45-3:00 p.m. ET
Call-in: 800-837-1935
Conference ID: 33261942

Workforce Grand Rounds: Building Health Equity: The Link Between Social Determinants, Healthy Communities, and Workforce Training
Hosted by HRSA
Wednesday, June 13
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Register here

Navigating Barriers to Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Primary Care
Hosted by the National Center for Health in Public Housing, a HRSA-funded NCA
Thursday, June 14
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Register here

School-Based Telehealth Networks: Lessons from the Field
Hosted by HRSA
Thursday, June 21
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Register here

AADE: Your Resource for Diabetes Prevention, Self-Management Education, and Accreditation
The National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc., a HRSA-funded NCA
Thursday, June 21
2:30-4:00 p.m. ET
Register here

The Health Information and Technology, Evaluation and Quality Center (HITEQ) Highlights: Integrating Data between Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services
Hosted by HITEQ, a HRSA-funded NCA
Tuesday, June 26
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Register here
Related resource: Utilizing and Integrating Behavioral Health Data into a Health Center’s Primary Care Services