What's New
Deadline Reminder: SAC Applications for June 1 Starts
Fiscal year 2025 Service Area Competition (SAC) applications for June 1 starts (HRSA-25-017) are due in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, December 2. Technical assistance (TA) materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.
THIS WEEK: National Rural Health Day Events
HRSA’s dynamic series of events to celebrate National Rural Health Day (Thursday, November 21) continues this week. Visit HRSA’s National Rural Health Day Agenda webpage for a full schedule.
This year’s theme is “Advancing Maternal Health in Rural Communities.” HRSA will highlight the work of federal agencies, rural health care providers, and state and community-based organizations who are enhancing maternal health services through workforce training, hospital TA, telehealth initiatives, and flexible and innovative care coordination.
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ASPR COVID-19 Therapeutics Program Updates
We sent a bulletin yesterday with key updates about ASPR’s COVID-19 Therapeutics programs. These updates apply to all HRSA-supported health centers, regardless of your current participation status.
HRSA Seeks Health Official, Clinician Support for the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps
HRSA is looking for members to join the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps (learn more about the council on HRSA’s website). Your expertise and unique experiences can help address health care delivery needs in underserved areas. If you are a clinician or health official with a background in primary care, oral health, or mental/behavioral health, we invite you to apply. Visit HRSA’s National Advisory Council Members webpage to submit a nomination by the deadline — Friday, December 6 — and help make a positive impact.
HRSA October In Brief
In October, HRSA took part in a ceremony honoring health care workers with a new postal stamp, participated in the National Residency Matching Program’s Transition to Residency conference, announced new awards to address the maternal health crisis as part of the Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative, and shared the retirement announcement of HIV/AIDS Bureau Associate Administrator Dr. Laura Cheever. Read more on HRSA’s website.
New Data from the National Survey of Children’s Health Shed Light on Child Health
Last month, HRSA released the results of the 2023 National Survey of Children’s Health. Visit HRSA’s website for the data. Watch a video on HRSAtube to learn about the yearly survey — the largest national- and state-level survey on the health and health care needs of children under the age of 18, their families, and their communities. HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau funds and directs the survey, and the U.S. Census Bureau conducts it.
Marketplace Assister Microlearning
Marketplace Assister Microlearning is designed as an optional supplemental education resource for assisters. CMS developed short and interactive modules for assisters in Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs), including FFMs where the state performs plan management functions and State-based Marketplaces using the federal platform. CMS will periodically add Marketplace microlearning modules for assisters as relevant regulations, guidance, and policies are released. Visit CMS’ website to access the trainings and learn more.
Behavioral Health
Overview of Integrated Care Models, Structures, and Processes
Join us for an introduction to key models and strategies of integrated care, such as team-based care, collaborative care planning, and expanded staff roles. This webinar covers three models: Patient-Centered Medical Home, primary care behavioral health integration, and collaborative care. You will explore how integrated care operates in real-world settings and learn about evidence-based health behavior interventions.
Monday, December 9
1:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
**0.5 behavioral health CE credits available**
Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators
SAMHSA released the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health results, including two infographics highlighting overall findings and findings by race and ethnicity. The data showed that in the past year, 23% of adults had a mental illness, 3% of people misused opioids, and 32% of adolescents received mental health treatment. Visit SAMHSA’s website for the data, infographics, and more.
Workforce
Communicating Compensation and Benefits to Support Employee Satisfaction Workshop
Join our workshop to discuss effective strategies for communicating compensation and benefits to enhance employee satisfaction. You’ll reflect on how often your organization gathers staff feedback and applies it in decision-making related to compensation and learn strategies for clearly articulating the benefits your organization offers. You’ll gain tools to ensure all employees feel included in benefits offered.
Wednesday, December 4
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Increasing Staff Engagement through Recognition and Celebration
Join our 30-minute webinar on enhancing engagement and reducing burnout through effective and meaningful recognition and celebration. You will explore strategies for fostering a culture of gratitude alongside low-cost ideas to elevate staff contributions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance morale and meaningfulness, while also promoting job satisfaction in the workplace.
Tuesday, December 10
2:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Sealant Learning Communities
The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) wants to help you improve your UDS Sealants Measure outcomes. Topics for this learning collaborative include how to improve data collection and reporting and increase the number of patients who receive sealants. Visit the application page for details and to apply by Monday, December 2.
Oral Health
Sealant Learning Communities Collaborative
See the announcement above.
Additional Resources
Ambulatory Care Accreditation – The Joint Commission HRSA Education HUB
The Joint Commission provides TA for health centers on topics pertaining to accreditation standards and the survey process, common trends, and strategies to address quality/risk related challenges. They offer continuing education (CE) credits for these online webinars:
- The Joint Commission's Survey Process for Ambulatory Care and Office-Based Surgery: Tracer Methodology
- Infection Control in the Ambulatory Health Care Program: Compliance Expectations and Support Strategies
- 2024 Ambulatory Care Accreditation Essentials
- 2024 Environment of Care and Life Safety for Ambulatory Care
Follow these instructions to register for the “Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-JCR Education” group and access the webinar series:
- Go to the Joint Commission Education registration page.
- In the “Key” field, enter this Subscribe Key: HRSA.
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