Trainings & Events

Access to Care - After Hours Dental Emergencies for Non-Dental Providers
Dec
3

Access to Care - After Hours Dental Emergencies for Non-Dental Providers


Event Overview: Do you get after hours dental calls as a medical provider? Not sure what is considered a dental emergency? If so, this webinar is for you! In this educational webinar presented by Dr. Daniel Brody of Valley Health Systems, we will explore what is considered a true dental emergency and what can wait to be scheduled the next day. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and improve your Health Center's response to after hours dental emergencies!

Objectives and Goals:
1. Provide a better understanding and enhance current knowledge of dental emergencies. 
2. Provide tips for triaging after hours calls for medical providers. 

Event Date and Time: December 3rd, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Target Audience: CMOs, after hours providers and nurses

Cost: This training is being offered at no charge for Community Health Center Employees!

This training is only open to Community Health Center Staff.

Registration closes on December 2nd!

To Register: 
Select "Individual Member" if you have a login (username/password). If you would like to request a login, please contact Matthew Arthur at the WVPCA at (304) 346-0032 or select temporary login

If you do not have a login, please select "Individual Non-Member".

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2024 UDS Training
Oct
29
to Oct 30

2024 UDS Training

The WVPCA, in conjunction with HRSA/BPHC, will be hosting the 2024 UDS Virtual Training event, presented by Natalie Truesdell of JSI. This two-day virtual training will cover the preparation of the 2024 Uniform Data System (UDS) Report. This training is targeted toward those who are responsible for gathering and reporting the data elements included in the UDS Report, as well as management, finance, and clinical staff who need to understand the definitions and concepts used, and those who use the data in their program management and quality improvement activities. 

The UDS virtual training will be made up of two live three-hour training sessions with a 30-minute Q&A session as well. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS Report. 

The annual training will be conducted virtually, via Zoom, in a series of two trainings as follows:
Session 1: Tuesday October 29th, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Session 2: Wednesday October 30th, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM


We are expecting a large number of attendees for this event. Attendees are asked to join the Zoom meeting room at 12:45 to ensure connectivity to the event. 

Objectives:

1. Understand the who, what, when, where, and how of UDS reporting.
2. Discuss common reporting errors and tips for success. 
3. Review key resources and supports available

Attendees will:

  • Gain an understanding of reporting the UDS including: the patient profile, reporting clinical services and quality of care indicators, operational and financial tables, and other required UDS reporting forms.

  • Learn about the new requirements included in 2024 reporting.

  • Learn tips for success including strategies for submission.

  • Receive valuable resources that provide further reporting guidance. 

Review and Submission Process Deadlines:
Health Center Program grantees, look-alikes, and certain health centers funded under the HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) are all required to submit their UDS Report by February 15, 2025.

After submission, clinics will then work with their UDS reviewer to correct identified data errors and/or explain apparent anomalies, so that the UDS reports may be finalized by March 31st. It is always critical to complete this process during the limited window available. Once finalized, the system will not permit further corrections or amendments.

Training Materials:
Printed UDS manuals are no longer provided by the WVPCA. Attendees will receive a link to download the manual prior to training. 

Registration closes on October 28th, 2024.

To Register:
Select "Individual Member" if you have a log in (username/password). If you would like to request a log in, please contact Matthew Arthur at the WVPCA at (304) 346-0032 or select temporary login. 

If you do not have a login, please select "Individual Non-Member".

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How to Shift from a Negative to a Positive Work Environment
Oct
24

How to Shift from a Negative to a Positive Work Environment


Event Description: The WVPCA is happy to partner with The Healthy Workforce Institute to present our new learning opportunity, "How to Shift from a Negative to a Positive Work Environment" Presented by Renee Thompson, founder and CEO of the Healthy Workforce Institute. If you missed Renee's sessions at our Annual CHC Leadership Forum, or would like to hear more from one of the Workforce sector's leading experts, this is your chance!

There is a concerning rise in workplace negativity in healthcare organizations worldwide. This can undermine productivity and lead to significant financial repercussions for organizations. Negativity can also become ingrained within the organizational culture. As healthcare professionals, we have the power to make a difference. It's time to start shifting your organization's culture to one of positivity and growth! 

Objectives and Goals:

  1. Discover practical strategies to make positivity the new norm within your organization

  2. Summarize three strategies for addressing negative team members

  3. Learn to describe how to handle complaints

Event Date and Time: October 24th, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Target Audience: Health Center executives, senior leadership, front line managers, supervisors, educators, and coordinators

Cost: The price to attend this learning session is only $99! Don't miss out on hearing from industry leading expert Renee Thompson at such a low price! 

This training is only open to Community Health Center Staff.

Registration closes on October 23rd!

To Register: Select "Individual Member" if you have a login (username/password). If you would like to request a login, please contact Matthew Arthur at the WVPCA at (304) 346-0032 or select temporary login

If you do not have a login, please select "Individual Non-Member".

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Elevating Workforce Satisfaction: Strengthening Engagement and Actionable Insights
Aug
29

Elevating Workforce Satisfaction: Strengthening Engagement and Actionable Insights

In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, understanding and nurturing employee satisfaction is paramount. The invaluable data derived from staff satisfaction surveys enables health centers to drive positive change, optimize policies, and bolster employee retention. While some organizations have initiated these surveys, many seek guidance to initiate or enhance their process. This interactive session will delve into the essential steps of conducting staff satisfaction surveys, explore effective question strategies, and provide best practices for harnessing survey results to drive meaningful improvements in employee satisfaction.

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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Difficult People
Jul
18

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Difficult People

The WVPCA is excited to continue partnering with The Healthy Workforce Institute, this time to bring you a presentation from Diane Salter, "How to Have Difficult Conversations with Difficult People"! Navigating difficult conversations is an essential skill for healthcare professionals to possess to build healthy work cultures.

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2024 WVPCA School-Based Health Conference
Jun
13

2024 WVPCA School-Based Health Conference

The West Virginia Primary Care Association invites you to our second annual School-Based Health Conference, which has been themed, "WV School-Based Health Centers—Where Community and Health Connect: Serving the Whole Child". Held on June 13th at The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, WV. This all-day event will focus on serving the whole child by bringing together community health center professionals and stakeholders to share best practices on student health and well-being.

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5 Common Mistakes Leaders Make When Addressing Disruptive Behaviors
May
30

5 Common Mistakes Leaders Make When Addressing Disruptive Behaviors

Dealing with disruptive behavior is one of the most challenging aspects of working in healthcare. Leaders and their teams are often heard saying, "If only everyone could get along, my job would be so much easier.” Yet, it's rare that an organization provides leaders and their teams with the skills and tools they need to address incidents of bullying and incivility. And, it's rare that all employees get along 100%, even in high functioning, professional work cultures.

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Cyber Security Training Series: Attack on Internet
May
28

Cyber Security Training Series: Attack on Internet

Attackers are taking advantage of traditionally unsecure medical devices and using these devices as a pivot point within an organization’s network. This can jeopardize patient safety by affecting operations in an unintended manner. This session will cover common weaknesses in medical devices, and strategies for securing devices connected to an organization’s network. In addition, this session will also help participants create their "Playbook" in the event a device is compromised.

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Cyber Security Training Series: Loss of Equipment
Apr
30

Cyber Security Training Series: Loss of Equipment

Physical loss of equipment could result in significant losses for a healthcare organization. Equipment requires safeguards to protect the sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, and use. This session will cover best practices in securing critical equipment and devices within an organization and walk participants through a structured discussion to ensure participants are able to create a "Playbook" in the event equipment is lost or stolen.

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Cyber Security Training Series: Ransomware
Mar
26

Cyber Security Training Series: Ransomware

Ransomware is a form of extortion software that can lock computers or systems and then demand a ransom for its release. The software is usually installed as part of a successful phishing attach on the organization. Based on the latest IBM Security and Ponemom Institute study, it's estimated that a ransomware attack can cost an average of $4.62 million per incident. This session will cover trends in ransomware, including considerations for business continuity planning. It will also provide a structured discussion to help participants develop their "Playbook" for a ransomware attack.

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Cyber Security Training Series: Social Engineering
Feb
27

Cyber Security Training Series: Social Engineering

Social engineering attacks, commonly thought of as phishing, are a form of psychological manipulation that tricks users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information. It relies on human error, instead of vulnerabilities in software and operating systems. Social engineering attacks can stem from external sources or involve employees internal to the organization. Phishing attacks are the leading cause of healthcare breaches, and can be used to steal user credentials, sensitive data, or deliver malware into the environment. With the increasing threat to our healthcare organizations, this session will cover the social engineering trends and walk participants through a structured discussion to identify specific strategies to build a targeted response or “Playbook” to a social engineering attack.

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Cyber Security Training Series: Virtual Incident Response Tabletop Workshop
Jan
23

Cyber Security Training Series: Virtual Incident Response Tabletop Workshop

This two-hour, virtual incident response workshop is a hands-on learning event designed to address common threats and provide a framework to execute a successful response to incidents. You will receive an overview of incident response requirements and best practices, review sample incident response materials and trainings, be a part of interactive response scenarios that test your readiness, and review lessons learned from this session.

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