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Reminder: Please Do Not Upload Personally Identifiable Information into HRSA’s EHBs
- What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)? PII is information that, when made publically available, could be used to identify an individual.
- What is okay to upload? What is not?
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Work contact information for health center staff, such as:
- Name
- Work phone
- Work address
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Patient or health center staff information that includes:
- HIPAA information
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Social Security Number
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If you have any questions about PII and the EHBs, please contact Health Center Program Support online or by phone (877-464-4722).
Clarification for the State and Regional PCA Cooperative Agreements NOFO
HRSA issued a clarification (select the Related Documents tab in Grants.gov) for the State and Regional PCA cooperative agreements Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (HRSA-20-021). The clarification addresses two topics:
- The location of the Health Center Resource Clearinghouse, referenced in Section 1.2 and in the footnote on page 4.
- The denominators for Objectives E1-E3 may focus only on the number of existing health centers in the state or region (located in Appendix B, page 35).
Modification for the NTTAP Cooperative Agreements NOFO
HRSA modified the NTTAP cooperative agreements NOFO (HRSA-20-022). It now clarifies that the National Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center NTTAP (initially referred to on page 4 in the NOFO) must coordinate and conduct a national health center T/TA needs assessment once per project period. See modifications to pages 4 and 43 in the NOFO.
BPHC All-Programs Webcast Date Change
We’ve changed the date of the November 12 BPHC All-Programs webcast to:
Tuesday, December 3
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Webcast link coming soon
Submit a question in advance by Wednesday, November 27.
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Deadline Reminder: Service Area Competition Applications for April 1 Starts
Service Area Competition (SAC) HRSA-20-018 applications are due in EHBs by 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30. Technical assistance (TA) materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.
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HRSA Gears Up for National Rural Health Day
HRSA and other HHS entities will host events for this annual commemoration. Get more information, including a detailed schedule for HRSA’s day-long celebration. |
Call for Nominations
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable is accepting nominations for The 2020 80% in Every Community National Achievement Awards. This competitive recognition program highlights colorectal cancer screening success stories. It recognizes individuals and health centers who dedicate their time, talent, and expertise to advancing the shared goal of reaching colorectal cancer screening rates of 80% or higher in communities across the nation.
Visit the awards webpage to learn about contest rules, prizes and recognition, and to submit your nomination by Monday, November 25.
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Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health
Suicide and Opioids
The link between suicide and opioids appears to be growing as discussed by the National Institute of Mental Health Director in a recent director's message. SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides resources and training to help address suicide in your community. SAMHSA also provides free and confidential helplines for suicide prevention and substance use disorders.
HIV
Advancing HIV Screening and Treatment: A Health Center’s Experience
Health centers play a key role in ending the HIV epidemic. ECRI Institute, on HRSA’s behalf, will host a webinar featuring a speaker from Fenway Health, a HRSA-funded health center. Fenway Health is well-known for delivering comprehensive care to people living with HIV.
The speaker will discuss the organization’s approaches to providing screening, comprehensive care, and treatment to people living with HIV, including:
- The roles of health centers and free clinics in HIV diagnosis, prevention, and early treatment.
- Practical strategies for making HIV screening and early treatment programs operational.
- Potential challenges encountered and lessons learned.
ECRI Institute will offer the webinar at two times:
Tuesday, November 5
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Register here
OR
Wednesday, November 6
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Register here
Diabetes
Diabetes and Infection Control in the Health Center Setting
Join a webinar focused on best practices in infection control during blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. Featured speakers from CDC and the Joint Commission will share how you can improve patient safety related to diabetes testing and care.
Thursday, November 7
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Join the webcast the day of the session
Call-in: 888-323-5262
Passcode: 3607910
For questions, please contact the Quality Division.
Workforce
HRSA’s Virtual Job Fair for Health Centers in Rural Communities
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, HRSA is hosting a Virtual Job Fair specifically for health care facilities serving rural communities.
Wednesday, November 20
6:45-10:15 p.m. ET
Employers and job seekers can register here.
HRSA's virtual job fairs connect job-seeking primary care trainees and practicing clinicians with health centers with employment opportunities.
Additional Resources
Informing Local Health Department and Health Center Partnerships: Creative Collaborations Strengthen Tuberculosis Care in Three Communities
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of preventable infectious disease deaths worldwide. Eliminating TB is a national public health goal in the U.S. While the number of reported cases in the U.S. is decreasing, the pace of decline has been slowing, and current strategies must evolve to achieve TB elimination in this century. A new report from the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO), a HRSA-funded NCA, explores three communities at the forefront of innovative care. Health centers and public health departments are creating vital partnerships to meet people where they live to advance TB prevention and treatment. Register for a free account to download a copy from the NACCHO bookstore.
Resources to Improve Obstetric Care and Protect Mothers and Babies
Health care providers offering prenatal and obstetric care must follow safe practices to protect two patients: the mother and the baby. The ECRI Institute Clinical Risk Management Program offers checklists, education, and other resources that promote safety during prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
All resources are provided at no cost to health centers, free clinics, look-alikes, and PCAs. Contact Clinical_RM_Program@ecri.org for access or assistance.
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