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VA is updating the look and organization of the VA community provider website in the coming weeks. The redesign will help you find important information more easily.
When the new site launches, some page addresses will change. We will redirect from the old addresses for a short time, but you’ll need to update your bookmarks so you can continue accessing your most-used resources.
The homepage will remain available at the link below.
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External Provider Scheduling (EPS) lets VA book directly into your scheduling system, and it includes each authorized referral number. This gives Veterans faster access to appointments while keeping your schedule and data fully under your control.
The American Medical Association (AMA) says “EPS may help your practice by reducing the staff time spent coordinating initial appointments with VA, making it easier to fill available scheduling blocks, and helping Veterans secure appointments faster.”
“It also may improve staff experience by reducing duplicative scheduling work while maintaining control over what provider availability VA can see and use.”
Interested? Have a question? Contact us at EPSProvider@va.gov.
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As you care for Veterans, please encourage them to step back from screen time occasionally to be more present. Too much screen time affects sleep, increases stress, and makes it harder to focus, affecting their overall whole health.
Take a moment to highlight VA resources for Veteran patients that communicate the benefits of being mindful and taking a “media fast.” It can be as simple as setting aside time every day to unplug, practice meditation, or spend time with people they care about. These can give Veterans a greater sense of balance.
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Opioid safety for Veterans with chronic pain (required)
This required course promotes evidence-based techniques to improve patient outcomes for Veterans with chronic pain and decrease complications associated with opioid prescribing. The web-based training is suitable for pharmacy professionals, physicians, and other clinicians.
Preventing suicide through lethal means safety and safety planning (recommended)
This course provides lethal-means safety training and resources for mental health and suicide prevention clinicians. The web-based training is suitable for mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses.
Location: VHA TRAIN
Credit/hours: One (1)
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, APA, NBCC, ASWB, JA IPCE, NYSED SW, NYSE DP
Skills training for evaluation and management of suicide (recommended)
This course provides training on how best to use VA clinical practice guidelines for suicide risk assessment and management among Veterans. The web-based training is suitable for mental health professionals, physicians, and nurses.
Location: VHA TRAIN
Credit/hours: One (1)
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ANCC, APA, NBCC, ASWB, JA IPCE
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Caring for Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma
This learning activity provides an overview of military sexual trauma to support effective delivery of mental health care to Veterans. It’s suitable for physicians, nurses, clinicians, pharmacy professionals, social workers, and other health care professionals.
Location: VHA TRAIN
Credit/hours: One (1)
Accreditations: AAPA, ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACPE, ANCC, APA, ASWB, JA IPCE, NYSED SW, NYSEDP
PTSD patient engagement
This course reviews the evidence base and utilization data for PTSD psychotherapies and defines patient engagement. It’s suitable for allied and mental health professionals, social workers, and health care professionals.
Location: VHA TRAIN
Credit/hours: One (1)
Accreditations: APA, ASWB, NYSED SW, NYSEDP
Longitudinal evaluation of post-deployment respiratory symptoms
This on-demand video addresses the critical need for health care providers to understand and monitor pulmonary function trajectories in Veterans exposed to airborne hazards during deployment. It’s suitable for physicians, nurses, social workers, physician associates, pharmacists, psychologists, and certified counselors.
Location: VHA TRAIN
Credit/hours: Half (0.5)
Accreditations: AAPA, APA, ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACPE, ANCC, ASWB, JA IPCE, NBCC
Whole Health for complex patients with chronic pain
Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that empowers Veterans to take charge of their health by focusing on what matters most to them. This course addresses the intersection of mental health and chronic pain co-morbidities. It’s suitable for physicians, nurses, clinicians, pharmacy professionals, social workers, mental health professionals, and other health care professionals.
Location: VHA TRAIN
Credit/hours: One (1)
Accreditations: AAPA, ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACPE, ANCC, APA, ASWB, JA IPCE, NYSED SW, NYSEDP
Training available through Optum and TriWest
Numerous live and on-demand webinars and trainings are offered by Optum and TriWest to fit your schedule. Check them out!
Interested in more Optum and TriWest news and information? Click here for access to Optum newsletters. TriWest’s Provider Pulse newsletter can be found here.
Questions? If you require assistance, please contact the VHA TRAIN Help Desk by email at vhatrain@va.gov.
How to obtain your credit completion certificate:
Once you complete a credited training, you can obtain your credential certificate(s) in four easy steps:
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Log in to VHA Train - https://vha.train.org/vha/login
- Go to “Your Learning”
- Go to “Your Certificates”
- Download your certificate
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COMMUNITY PROVIDERS: Thank you for all you do to support Veterans.
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