Today with Macrae Today, Workforce Well-being Survey Data, Bridge Webinar Follow-up

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HRSA Health Center Program Primary Health Care Digest

October 17, 2023

TODAY: Today with Macrae: Health Center Program Updates

Join Jim for answers to your questions. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions ahead of time. We’ll do our best to answer as many as possible, but also want to leave time for live questions. We post the slides on our website as soon as we are able:

2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the session
Join by phone: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 161 225 0183

First-Ever Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey Data Now Available

HRSA released findings from our Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey in a national dashboard on the HRSA Data Warehouse. Visit the site to explore the data – you can filter the data by job category, region, and more. Be sure to read the “About this dashboard” guide.

Nearly 700 health centers – more than 52,000 health center staff – participated in the survey in late 2022 and earlier this year. Respondents represent a wide range of roles and locations. Learn more on our Health Center Workforce Well-being webpage.

Key findings show that health center staff are highly motivated, although they deal with challenges. For example:

99% of respondents are connected to their organization’s mission and find their work meaningful.
87% of respondents are satisfied with their job and would recommend their health center as a “good place to work.”
89% of respondents generally agree they have the resources they need to do their job well, with almost a quarter (23%) “strongly” agreeing they have these resources.
Areas where health centers can improve the most are compensation and benefits, burnout, and workload, although average responses were still generally favorable in these areas.

We will use this data to create programs and strategies to enhance workforce well-being, including providing all health centers with data-driven technical assistance (TA). We will also work with our partners, like Primary Care Associations (PCAs) and National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs), at national and regional levels.

THANK YOU to the health centers that participated – we truly value your efforts!

If you have questions about the survey or the dashboard, submit them via the BPHC Contact Form (General/Other HRSA > Other Topics).

Bridge Program Webinar Follow-Up

We recently held a webinar for health centers and states about how best to participate in CDC’s Bridge Access Program featuring our Jim Macrae and CDC’s Evelyn Twentyman. Thank you to all those who participated! We’re working hard with CDC to answer your questions and will share important updates in future Digests. Here are some of them:

Q: How can I access the webinar slides?

A: We will share CDC’s slides when they become available.

Q: Where can I find answers to my Bridge-related questions?

A: Check out these resources, which we review and add to as needed:

Fiscal year (FY) 2023 COVID-19 Bridge Funding Frequently Asked Questions
Billing and Cost Sharing Overview for COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing, and Treatment resource provides information about reimbursement and when to apply your sliding fee discounts.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions provide information about using HRSA awards, including Bridge funding, to support COVID-19 response and their requirements.

Q: How can I get answers to other questions?

HRSA’s Bridge funding: Use the BPHC Contact Form (COVID-19 > COVID-19 Funding > Bridge Access Program)
CDC’s Bridge Access Program: Email PolicyISDBridge@cdc.gov.

HRSA-funded NTTAPs host or developed many of these events and resources. For more from the NTTAPs, visit the Health Center Resource Clearinghouse.

What's New

Deadline Reminder: Service Area Competition Applications for June 1 Starts

FY 2024 Service Area Competition (SAC) applications for service areas with a June 1 period of performance start date (HRSA-24-071) are due in:

Grants.gov: Monday, October 30, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs): Wednesday, November 29, by 5:00 p.m. ET.

TA materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.

FY 2022 and FY 2023 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Post-Award Webinar

We invite new (FY 2023) and existing (FY 2022) Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPF/CDS) awardees to join this post-award webinar.

Thursday, October 26
Noon-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Submit questions to the Program Contact/Investment Oversight Advisor (IOA) assigned to your grant award or via the BPHC Contact Form (Funding > Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPF/CDS)).

Policy Tip: Required and Additional Services

If a health center provides its own transportation service or directly pays for transportation that enables patients to access health center services, it should record that in Column I in Form 5A: Services Provided (PDF). For example, if the health center operates a patient transport vehicle, purchases bus tokens/vouchers, or arranges/pays for taxis, these should be entered in Column I. Learn how to accurately document patient transportation services in the other columns in Form 5A in the Health Center Program Compliance FAQs

Disaster Recovery Resources for Health Centers: Obtaining FEMA Funding for Damaged or Destroyed Facilities

Access to federal aid is critical when a health center needs to rebuild or repair facilities lost or damaged due to hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, or other natural disasters. Access Capital Link’s new publication for guidance on seeking FEMA aid in these situations.

Making Care Primary Model Office Hours

CMS will hold office hours for Making Care Primary (MCP) Model applicants. Interested FQHCs in eligible regions may apply. Find resources, details, and a link to the portal on the MCP Model webpage.

Tuesday, October 24
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Role of Clinicians in Promoting Awareness of Alcohol as a Risk Factor for Cancer

Join our webinar focusing on the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancers. We’re featuring Dr. Kara Wiseman, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and a former Cancer Prevention Fellow at the National Cancer Institute. She’ll discuss how and why drinking small amounts of alcohol increases the risk of cancers, including breast cancer in women.

Wednesday, October 25
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

HIV

PrEP, PEP, and Other HIV Prevention Strategies: Billing and Coding Guide

Speakers from the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) will introduce its updated Billing Coding Guide for HIV Prevention (PDF). The guide provides updates and best practices for coding, billing, and denial resolution for HIV prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Speakers will discuss helpful resources and strategies to use the guide best.

Wednesday, October 18
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

CDC funds NASTAD, including this publication.

Hypertension

Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse: Innovative Community Efforts to Support Women’s Heart Health

Join HHS’ Office on Women's Health (OWH) for the 4th annual observance of National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week. Speakers will highlight innovative approaches and community initiatives to support women's heart health. We’ll share highlights from HRSA’s National Hypertension Control Initiative. You will hear from other subject matter experts – OWH’s Self-Management Blood Pressure Program Champions, and Phase II awardees of the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition.

Thursday, October 19
Noon-4:45 p.m. ET
Registration page

Workforce

NTTAP Learning Collaboratives

Visit the application/registration pages for dates, times, and more information:

Successful Steps for Holistic Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health in Primary Care
The National Nurse-led Care Consortium (NNCC) invites health centers to explore how you can successfully integrate behavioral health into primary care to improve access to quality care. Speakers will focus on operational integration, service enhancement, and return on investment. Registration page.
Teledentistry for Health Equity
This opportunity from the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) aims to increase access through synchronous teledentistry. Participants will learn about more efficient practice systems, patient engagement, provider recruitment/retention, and clinical improvements. Apply by Friday, November 10.
School-Based Health Center Start-Up
The School-Based Health Alliance invites health center staff to learn about partnering with schools to provide or expand access to primary care and behavioral health services in schools. Apply by Thursday, November 16.
Introduction to Improving Patient Safety
Renaye James Healthcare Advisors (RJHA) invites health centers to learn about safe patient care. Participants will learn how the Board of Directors promotes a culture that prioritizes safety and includes safety metrics in its strategic oversight. They will identify a hypothetical patient safety event that could occur at their health center and be asked to draft a plan for investigation and response. Registration page.

Oral Health

Teledentistry for Health Equity

See the announcement above.

Telehealth

Home Visitation and Telehealth Services Webinar Series

Speakers will showcase how home visitation and telehealth can improve access to comprehensive primary care, particularly for residents of public housing. They will examine how to integrate home visitation into the provider panel, and how to navigate the changing landscape of telehealth. Hosted by NNCC and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH).

Tuesday, November 7,
and Tuesday, November 14
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Teledentistry for Health Equity

See the announcement above.

Additional Resources

Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventive Services for Older Asian Americans

Join the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE) for a discussion on reducing health disparities in Asian American elders by effectively screening for conditions like diabetes and depression. Speakers will share insights on the impact stigma, ageism, and level of trust in health care have on the ability to identify care needs and determine effective treatments.

Tuesday, October 24
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

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Training Calendar

Visit our online calendar for details on these and all scheduled events.

Through October 24

Today with Macrae: Health Center Program Updates
Tuesday, October 17
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the session
Join by phone: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 161 225 0183

Orientation to Agricultural Worker Health
Hosted by the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH)
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page for English session, Tuesday, October 17
Registration page for Spanish session, Tuesday, October 24

HITEQ Highlights: Using your Health Center Data to Manage the Business of Value-Based Care
Hosted by the Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality (HITEQ) Center
Tuesday, October 17
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Promoting Resilient Workforces: Workplace Strategies to Address Impacts of Trauma and Domestic Violence (in English with live interpretation in ASL and Spanish)
Hosted by Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation
Wednesday, October 18
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Increasing Access to Comprehensive Care: The Crucial Role of the Community Health Worker
Hosted by Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC)
Wednesday, October 18
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**CE available**

Introducing NASTAD's PrEP, PEP, and Other HIV Prevention Strategies: Billing and Coding Guide
Hosted by NASTAD, funded by CDC
Wednesday, October 18
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Acting on Climate Change for a Healthier Future: The Role of Health Centers
Hosted by NNCC and NCHPH
Wednesday, October 18,
and Wednesday, October 25
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

At the Intersection of HIV and HCV Web Series: Prevention Frameworks and Strategies
Hosted by the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page for Part 1 on Wednesday, October 18
Registration page for Part 2 on
Wednesday, October 25

Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse: Innovative Community Efforts to Support Women’s Heart Health
Hosted by HHS’ OWH
Thursday, October 19
Noon-4:45 p.m. ET
Registration page

Expanding Access to Oral Health Care for Veterans
Hosted by NNOHA
Thursday, October 19
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CDE is available**

Using Team-Based Care to Improve HIV Linkage to Care
Hosted by RJHA
Thursday, October 19
2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
Registration page

Improving Diabetes with Population Health Tools
Hosted by RJHA
Friday, October 20
1:00-2:15 p.m. ET
Registration page

Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventive Services for Older Asian Americans
Hosted by AAPCHO and NCECE
Tuesday, October 24
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Empowering Comprehensive Care: Recruiting & Retaining the Integrated Care Team
Hosted by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s (ACU) STAR² Center; featuring the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnerships and NNOHA
Tuesday, October 24,
and Tuesday, October 31
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Upcoming

Ready to Respond: Behavioral Health and Addiction Management Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hosted by NCHPH
Wednesday, October 25
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Effective Curriculum Development for Postgraduate Nurse Practitioner Residency Programs
Hosted by CHC
Wednesday, October 25
2:30-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
**CE available**

Enhancing Access to Comprehensive Care: A Hands-On Guide to Implementing Standing Orders
Hosted by CHC
Thursday, October 26
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**CE available**

UDS Clinical Tables Part 3: Chronic Disease Management
Thursday, October 26
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Agricultural Worker Identification, Registration, & Reporting in the UDS
Hosted by NCFH
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page for English session, Wednesday, November 1
Registration page for Spanish session, Wednesday, November 8

Moving from Data Collection to Action: Improving Patient Access to SDOH Resources
Hosted by CSH
Thursday, November 2
3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Promoting the Health & Well-Being of Older Caregivers
Hosted by NCECE
Tuesday, November 7
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

COVID-19 Response Program Office Hours
Wednesday, November 8
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session

Tobacco Cessation for Homeless Individuals and Public Housing Residents: A Brief Review
Hosted by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and NCHPH
Thursday, November 16
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Webinars are hosted by HRSA unless otherwise noted.