What's New
Office Hour for FY 2021 ARP - Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements (ARP-Capital, C8E) Awardees
Our Capital Specialist team is hosting an office hour for recipients of fiscal year (FY) 2021 American Rescue Plan – Health Center Construction and Capital Improvement (ARP-Capital) funding. They’ll be available to answer questions and assist awardees on topics including progress reports, extension without funds, and capital projects close-out.
Wednesday, April 24
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Visit the ARP-Capital TA webpage for award recipient information, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and resources.
HRSA Alert About Phishing Emails
Last week, we amplified important security alerts recently sent to HRSA grantees. If you missed it, see the second part of our March 28 bulletin for direction on what to do if you accidentally shared Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
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Pediatric Mobile Van Services: A Resource Document
Renaye James Healthcare Advisors’ (RJHA) document outlines how to establish a mobile van service to reach hard-to-reach pediatric patients who need vaccines and other preventive services. It includes legal, compliance, infection prevention and control, staffing ratios, and safety topics. It also discusses how recent rules from CMS may change the trajectory of reimbursement. Visit RJHA’s website to access.
HRSA Researchers Featured in The Milbank Quarterly
A HRSA-funded study that assessed health center participation in value-based payment (VBP) models in seven states was in the top 10% of papers downloaded from “The Milbank Quarterly” for 2022. The researchers found that VBP participation in these seven states grew from 35% to 58% between 2013 and 2017. During the same period, health centers increasingly participated in more advanced payment models, which allowed them to improve care coordination as well as quality and cost outcomes. Visit “The Milbank Quarterly” website to learn more.
STI Awareness Week is Coming Up
Join our webinar for STI Awareness Week (April 14-20), co-hosted with Fenway Health. Speakers will discuss doxy-PEP — doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) — as an emerging tool against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They will explore the science, practical application considerations, and the potential public health impact.
Tackling STIs and Syphilis Prevention with Doxy-PEP
Tuesday, April 16
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
REMINDER: You can use Health Center Program or Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) funding to cover the cost of syphilis testing. For a clinician-focused overview of the surge in cases and rates and best practices for screening and treatment, watch the recording of our “Missed Opportunities to Prevent Congenital Syphilis” webinar.
Check Out the 2023 Agency Overview
Our 2023 overview highlights HRSA’s efforts to deliver the Secretary's priorities to increase vital health care services and improve equitable access to quality care and more. Visit HRSA’s website to learn more.
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MCHB Recruiting Chief Physician/Chief Medical Officer
HRSA’s MCHB is recruiting a chief physician (chief medical officer) to provide strategic leadership for the bureau. Its programs reach 99% of infants, 93% of pregnant women, and 62% of all children, including those with special health care needs. Visit the posting on the USAJobs website to learn more or apply by Wednesday, April 10.
National Donate Life Month
Join HRSA’s webinar on the importance of organ donation and transplantation. Speakers will include donation advocates and representatives from key organizations enmeshed in donation outreach. They will discuss ways to spread awareness and encourage donor registration. The webinar will include live interpretation in Spanish.
Tuesday, April 16
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
COVID-19
Register for Health Partner Order Portal Office Hours
If your health center orders COVID-19 testing supplies or therapeutics through the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response's (ASPR) Health Partner Order Portal (HPOP), register to hear the latest updates and ask questions!
Tuesday, April 23
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
As a reminder, HRSA management of COVID-19 therapeutics and testing supply ordering ended on Saturday, March 16. See the February 5 BPHC Bulletin for additional information.
Behavioral Health
Strategies to Improve Delivery of Tobacco Cessation Services
CMS released an informational bulletin (PDF) that highlights state strategies, quality measures, and resources to improve the delivery of tobacco cessation services to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries. It also overviews coverage requirements. Visit CMS’ Improving Tobacco Cessation website for additional resources.
HIV
FY 2024 RWHAP Part C Capacity Development Program NOFO
HRSA recently released the FY 2024 RWHAP Part C Capacity Development Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov. This program will strengthen organizational infrastructure to respond to the changing health care landscape and to increase capacity to deliver high-quality HIV primary health care services to low-income people with HIV. Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 16.
Workforce
Register for Our Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey Dashboard Webinar
Health centers that participated in HRSA’s Health Center Workforce Well-Being Survey will soon be notified that they have access to a dashboard with their final results. PCAs will also have access to a dashboard. (Dashboards will be in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks.)
Register today for our webinar, which will help these groups understand how to use their dashboard.
Thursday, April 18
12:30-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
We’ll include time for questions and cover how to:
- Navigate the results
- Access custom views
- Answer questions using the data
- Prioritize areas for quality improvement through TA
Communities of Practice
These opportunities address insights we gained through the Workforce Well-being Survey and offer health centers the chance to boost employee engagement. The deadline to apply for any of these is Friday, April 19. The application pages include dates, times, and more details.
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Caring for the Caregivers: Implementing a Lifestyle Medicine Approach
Build an action plan to implement lifestyle medicine principles to create supportive work environments at your health center. This includes structuring social supports and leveraging inter-professional teams to promote resilience and reduce burnout. Visit the application page.
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Structuring Clinical Teams and Workflows Amid Workforce Shortages
Managers who oversee clinical operations, this opportunity offers support and guidance for you to engage your teams in redesigning workflows. You’ll learn how to leverage a team approach to respond to workforce shortages and build an action plan that applies what you’ve learned. Visit the application page.
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Redesigning Workflows for More Effective and Efficient Processes
Managers of non-clinical operations, build an action plan to create more effective and efficient processes that support workforce well-being. You’ll learn how to implement improved processes to reduce burnout and boost satisfaction. Visit the application page.
NTTAP Learning Collaboratives
See the application pages for dates, times, and more information about these opportunities:
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Unlocking Workforce Potential: Mastering Staff Satisfaction Surveys
Staff satisfaction surveys can foster retention, bolster engagement, and nurture trust. Their efficacy hinges on the methods of their execution and the diligence of follow-up. The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s STAR2 Center invites you to explore these issues and best practices. Visit the application page to apply by Wednesday, April 10.
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Developing Environmentally Resilient and Efficient Health Center Facilities
Gain insights on building energy resiliency through emergency management and preparedness, how to secure board and staff support for clean energy, and how to finance and install solar+storage systems. Capital Link invites you to learn about these topics and how to incorporate this affordable and reliable system into your capital project plans. Visit the application page to apply by Wednesday, April 10.
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Strengthening Preparedness: All-Hazards Competencies for Health Center Staff
The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) designed this opportunity for health center staff who serve residents of public housing. Participants will walk through the recently released All-Hazards Competencies for Health Center Staff — a comprehensive framework developed with input from the Primary Care Association Emergency Management Advisory Committee and health center staff. Learn more on the application page.
Supporting Staff through Community Connections, Partnerships, and Resources
Join us to learn about the importance of building community partnerships and connections in your workplace and their impact on employee engagement and burnout. Gain strategies for identifying and maintaining community connections to support your employees and your health center's mission.
Wednesday, April 17
2:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Telehealth
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
A new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides financial assistance to improve distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas. Visit Grants.gov to learn more or apply by Monday, April 29.
Navigating the Telehealth Neighborhood: A Guide to Telehealth Access for Digital Navigators
Digital navigators teach people how to use telehealth and technology. The HRSA-funded Telehealth Resource Center created a class for digital navigators to help connect patients to care. Visit HHS’ Telehealth website to read an article about this work.
Additional Resources
Health Equity for Indigenous MSAWs Virtual Forum – Recording
Farmworker Justice hosted a virtual forum in January with health center and community-based organization staff to discuss barriers and best practices to support health care access for indigenous migratory and seasonal agricultural worker (MSAW) patients. Fill out a Google doc form for Farmworker Justice to access a recording of the forum.
2024 Health Policy Bulletin: Policy in Action to Support Farmworkers' Mental Health
Farmworker Justice's annual publication summarizes policy, program, and research developments that affect MSAW health and access to health care. Their latest issue focuses on mental health in MSAW communities. Read the bulletin (PDF).
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