Please view this video on Emergency Preparedness Planning from the CHC's Weitzman Institute focusing on the role of FQHC leadership, staff support, and key strategies for preparedness and easing anxiety.
Please view this video on Emergency Preparedness Planning from the CHC's Weitzman Institute focusing on the role of FQHC leadership, staff support, and key strategies for preparedness and easing anxiety.
With the pandemic overclouding the whole world it has effected every strato of people including the Orthopaedic groups. This is to highlight the impact of COVID 19 on the orthopaedic in general.
Webinar Series on COVID-19: Jointly organized by Malaysian Society of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases (MyICID) & Institute for Clinical Research, NIH
Speaker: Dr. Tan Hui Siu, Paediatrician subspecialized in Bioethics from Ampang Hospital, MOH Malaysia.
More info about the speaker and this webinar available here: https://clinupcovid.mailerpage.com/resources/j7t5n5-dnr-and-ethics-in-covid-19-era
Precision medicine will drive new standards of care in post COVID -19 world. In simplest terms precision medicine is the right test for the right patient and at the right time. A physician must choose from an array of complicated tests that are appropriate for a diagnosis and creation of a treatment plan for their patient in a timely manner.
With the pandemic overclouding the whole world it has effected every strato of people including the Orthopaedic groups. This is to highlight the impact of COVID 19 on the orthopaedic in general.
Webinar Series on COVID-19: Jointly organized by Malaysian Society of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases (MyICID) & Institute for Clinical Research, NIH
Speaker: Dr. Tan Hui Siu, Paediatrician subspecialized in Bioethics from Ampang Hospital, MOH Malaysia.
More info about the speaker and this webinar available here: https://clinupcovid.mailerpage.com/resources/j7t5n5-dnr-and-ethics-in-covid-19-era
Precision medicine will drive new standards of care in post COVID -19 world. In simplest terms precision medicine is the right test for the right patient and at the right time. A physician must choose from an array of complicated tests that are appropriate for a diagnosis and creation of a treatment plan for their patient in a timely manner.
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In April, CCSN virtually met with MPPs throughout Ontario to discuss our COVID-19 and Cancer Care - Wave 2 Survey. During these meetings, we discussed the difficulty cancer patients and pre-diagnosis patients have had with accessing cancer services during the pandemic and the importance of ensuring the cancer patients receive their 1st and 2nd vaccine doses in a timely manner.
In this webinar, CCSN's Public Policy Analyst Conrad will begin by sharing some of the highlights from our meetings with Ontario MPPs. He will then turn things over to our patient advocates and they will share some of their reflections from our meetings as well as their own experiences with accessing cancer care during the pandemic. Lastly, Conrad will take a closer look at the Ontario data from our survey.
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Testing Telehealth Solutions for Post Acute CareVSee
Telehealth Failures & Secrets to Success Conference 2017 by VSee
Speaker: Tomi Ryba & Margaret Wilmer
Senior Director of Integrated Care of El Camino Hospital
More info at: vsee.com/conference
Webinar Series on COVID-19 vaccine: Jointly organized by Malaysian Society of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases (MyICID) & Institute for Clinical Research (ICR), NIH
Speaker: Dr. Norzaihan binti Hassan, Family Medicine Consultant working in Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Kota Bharu, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several challenges for our country’s health care infrastructure, and the community health center workforce is no exception. Join us as we describe strategies to get patients back into dental care. Along with these strategies, participants will learn how to recognize challenges in dental practices, as well as how to engage the interdisciplinary care team through role redesign and integration to increase access to comprehensive care.
NTTAP Webinar Series - June 7, 2023: Integrating HIV Care into Training and E...CHC Connecticut
In order for health centers to provide compassionate and respectful HIV prevention, care, and treatment in comprehensive primary care settings, the clinical workforce must be knowledgeable, confident, and competent in their ability to do so.
We’ll explore the need to integrate HIV care into training and education for the clinical care team, as well as educational models to train the next generation. Using Community Health Center Inc.’s Center for Key Populations Fellowship for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) as a framework for best practices, experts will discuss how to implement specialty care for key populations in your training programs. Additionally, participants will gain awareness of the importance of training the clinical workforce on key population competencies in HIV programs (e.g. HCV, MOUD, LGBTQI+ health, homelessness, and harm reduction).
Utilizing the Readiness to Train Assessment Tool (RTAT™) To Assess Your Capac...CHC Connecticut
Improve educational training experiences at your health center by assessing your capacity and infrastructure to host health professions students.
Join the upcoming hands-on interactive activity session to learn how to utilize the Readiness to Train Assessment Tool (RTAT™). This tool was developed by HRSA-funded National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAP) at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) to understand organizational readiness to host health professions student training programs.
NTTAP Webinar Series - May 18, 2023: The Changing Landscape of Behavioral Hea...CHC Connecticut
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant shifts in the mode of care from face-to-face to virtual interactions. Join us as we discuss the challenges currently facing behavioral health care and at least one strategy for each. Along with these strategies, panelists will go over what integrated behavioral health care was and is before and following COVID-19, as well as what actions should be taken going forward to increase access to comprehensive care.
Panelists:
• Dr. Tim Kearney, PhD, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Community Health Center, Inc.
• Melinda Gladden, LCSW, PMHC, Behavioral Health Clinician, Community Health Center, Inc.
• Jodi Anderson, LMFT, Virtual Telehealth Group Coordinator, Community Health Center, Inc.
NTTAP Webinar Series - April 13, 2023: Quality Improvement Strategies in a Te...CHC Connecticut
Join us for a webinar on quality improvement in team-based care!
Building a quality improvement (QI) infrastructure within team-based care is an organizational strategy that will establish a culture of continuous improvement across departments and improve quality in all domains of performance.
Participants will learn about:
• QI infrastructure
• Facilitating QI committees
• Coach training within health centers
Faculty will also provide an example of how trained coaches use QI tools to test and implement changes within an organization.
Implementation of Timely and Effective Transitional Care Management ProcessesCHC Connecticut
Join us to discuss best practices for integrating daily follow-ups for patients recently hospitalized for health emergencies. Effectively following up with patients is a critical responsibility for integrated care teams.
Experts will share how their teams respond to patients to identify care gaps and support the transition of care. Workflow descriptions will provide participants with the tools to support their work to adapt specific steps into their model of team-based care.
Panelists:
• Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer, Community Health Center, Inc.
• Veena Channamsetty, MD, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Center, Inc.
• Bibian Ladino-Davis, Behavioral Health Coordinator, Weitzman Institute
Implement Behavioral Health Training Programs to Address a Crucial National S...CHC Connecticut
Health centers are uniquely positioned to address the unprecedented need for behavioral health services but are challenged by the workforce shortage. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to begin conceptualization of a training pathway.
Join us to discuss the considerations of sponsoring an in-house training program across all educational levels, including the benefits, program structure, design, curriculum, supervisors' role, and required resources.
Experts will provide participants with examples from practicum and postdoctoral level training programs to help them gain confidence in developing a behavioral health training pathway.
HIV Prevention: Combating PrEP Implementation ChallengesCHC Connecticut
Expert faculty present case-based scenarios illustrating common challenges to integrating HIV PrEP in primary care. As part of improving clinical workforce development, this session will delve into a variety of specific PrEP implementation challenges. Participants will leave with strategies to overcome these obstacles to establish or strengthen their PrEP program.
Panelists:
• Marwan Haddad, MD, MPH, AAHIVS, Medical Director, Center for Key Populations, Community Health Center, Inc.,
• Jeannie McIntosh, APRN, FNP-C, AAHIVS, Family Nurse Practitioner, Center for Key Populations, Community Health Center, Inc.
NTTAP Webinar Series - December 7, 2022: Advancing Team-Based Care: Enhancing...CHC Connecticut
Join us as expert faculty outline the differences between case management, care coordination and complex care management to frame up a discussion on strategies to leverage effective models for both in-person and remote services.
Expert faculty will discuss the role of the medical assistant and the nurse in care management, as well as how standing orders and delegated orders support this work. This session will discuss how telehealth and remote patient monitoring enhancements can support complex care management for patients with chronic conditions.
Participants will leave this session with the knowledge and tools to begin or enhance implementation of chronic care management by enhancing the role of the medical assistant, nurse and the technology that supports the clinical care.
Panelists:
• Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Chief Nursing Officer, Community Health Center, Inc.
• Tierney Giannotti, MPA, Senior Program Manager, Population Health, Community Health Center Inc.
NTTAP Webinar: Postgraduate NP/PA Residency: Discussing your Key Program Staf...CHC Connecticut
Expert faculty will discuss the drivers, benefits, and processes of implementing a postgraduate residency training program at your health center. This session will dive deeper into a discussion on the responsibilities of key program staff, preceptors, mentors, and faculty for successful implementation. This webinar will equip participants with a road map to go from planning to implementation and offer an opportunity for coaching support.
Panelists:
• Program Director of the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, Charise Corsino, MA
• Clinical Program Director of the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, Nicole Seagriff, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Training the Next Generation within Primary CareCHC Connecticut
This webinar discussed the various avenues of workforce development including:
• training non-clinical roles
• the value of an administrative fellowship
• the key questions to ask before establishing a fellowship at your agency
The discussion referenced CHC Chief Operating Officer Meredith Johnson and CHC Project Manager Megan Coffinbargar’s publication “Establishing an Administrative Fellowship Program: A Practical Toolkit to Support and Develop Future Community Health Center Leaders” for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
Panelists:
• April Joy Damian, PhD, MSc, CHPM, PMP, Vice President and Director of the Weitzman Institute, Community Health Center, Inc.
• Megan Coffinbargar, MHA, Project Manager, Optimizing Virtual Care Initiative, Community Health Center, Inc.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
This document is designed as an introductory to medical students,nursing students,midwives or other healthcare trainees to improve their understanding about how health system in Sri Lanka cares children health.
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Health Education on prevention of hypertensionRadhika kulvi
Hypertension is a chronic condition of concern due to its role in the causation of coronary heart diseases. Hypertension is a worldwide epidemic and important risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke and renal diseases. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels and is sufficient to maintain tissue perfusion during activity and rest. Hypertension is sustained elevation of BP. In adults, HTN exists when systolic blood pressure is equal to or greater than 140mmHg or diastolic BP is equal to or greater than 90mmHg. The
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
Weitzman ECHO COVID-19: Develop & Define Your Telehealth Strategy
1. Weitzman ECHO on COVID-19:
Develop and Define Your
Telehealth Strategy
March 25, 2020
2. CME Credit
• Bridgeport Hospital Yale New Haven Health is accredited by the Connecticut State
Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The
Bridgeport Hospital Yale New Haven Health designates this live activity for a
maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only
credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the various
activities.
• This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential
Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
through the joint sponsorship of Bridgeport Hospital Yale New Haven Health and
the Weitzman Institute. Bridgeport Hospital Yale New Haven Health is accredited
by the Connecticut State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
• The content of this activity is not related to products or services of an ACCME-
defined commercial interest; therefore, no one in control of content has a relevant
financial relationship to disclose and there is no potential for conflicts of interest.
3. Weitzman ECHO on COVID-19
A Primary Care Perspective cont’d
Stephen J Scholand, MD
Infectious Disease Consultant
25 March, 2020
4. Objectives
- Review latest updates on novel coronavirus (2019-
nCoV, SARS-CoV-2) epidemiology
- Quick overview of potential drugs
- Promise of Telemedicine
- Manage resources effectively
- Coordinate health care delivery in partnership with
local health department and health care leadership
- Remind people to follow the rules: This is war!
5. 46450 cases 3/24/20 – up from 6496 cases last week (3/18/20) -
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
8. Other options?
• Hydroxychloroquin: early, positive evidence
• Kaletra failed (lopinavir/ritonavir)
• Remdesivir – no more compassionate use
• IL-6 inhibitor - Tocilizumab
• Other anti-virals…
• Antibodies
– Harvested serum, monoclonal antibodies
• Vaccines
9. Patient groups at highest risk
• Hypertension
– ACE-2 receptors (?) – ACE inhibitors, ARBs
– NSAIDs to be avoided
• Other Cardiovascular disease
• Chronic lung disease; moderate-severe asthma
• Diabetes
• Obesity (BMI > 40)
• Immunocompromised (Cancer patients)
• Renal failure; Liver disease
• Nursing home residents/LTACs
• Extremes of age (<1, over 65)
10. Use of Limited PPE Supplies
• If your mask becomes wet or soiled, remove it, as it may cause a
greater risk of infection if left on.
• If you plan to reuse your mask, follow these steps between uses:
– Wash your hands before removing your mask.
– Remove your mask and place it in a bag (paper is better to allow the
mask to dry out thoroughly).
– If the mask is visibly soiled or ripped and damaged, throw it away.
– When reusing, practice good hand hygiene as described above.
– If you have more than one mask, consider alternating use to give
maximum time between uses for drying.
• If you are using a cloth mask, remove, place in a bag for transport
and launder between uses.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hcwcontrols/recommendedguidanceextuse.html
11. Any good news?
• Stopped transmission in China
– Draconian measures: 3 days without any cases
• Stopped transmission in S. Korea
– Tested 20,000/day, implemented targeted
quarantine
• Italy: first decline in cases noted 3-24-20
• Which model will the USA follow?
12. Summary
• Exploding epidemic
– Your area could be next
• Be a local health resource
– Advise, educate, advocate
• Telemedicine
• Review PPE inventory
• Continue with Communication
– Colleagues, other health care facilities
– State and local health departments
Dr. Li Wenliang
13. Staying up to date – Trusted sources
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2020/callinfo_030520.asp
• https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-
coronavirus-2019
14. health
phone
work
Putting it all “Remotely” together
Veena Channamsetty, MD, FAAFP
Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Timothy Kearney, PhD
15. Telehealth: IT Infrastructure
• Internet bandwidth
• Increased home VPN/Remote connections to corporate
network
• Capacity to handle the increased incoming/outgoing
calls
• Assess current accounts capacity
• Assess staffing needs to support telework environment
• Trainings and train the trainer
• Help Desk and live support
16. Tele-Work
• Have a clear well thought out remote worker policy with
clear requirements and expectations.
• Ensure remote workers are comfortable with the
technology they’ll be using at home to connect with others
in the workplace – Zoom, Outlook calendar invites, Lync,
etc.
• Be sure that IT has developed a system with enough
bandwidth to support remote workers.
• Remote employees should be sure they are scheduling
meetings in a regular basis to connect with key
stakeholders.
• As an organization be sure you create a way to track all of
the employees who are working remote.
19. Behavioral Health
• Realities in Tension:
– Patient/client need
– Infrastructure capacity
– Staff needs
– Financial
– Constant communication
20. Behavioral Health
Emerging program
• Patients moved to Telehealth services.
• Schedules reflect 20 minute telehealth visits
only.
• Workflow
• Changing regulatory and billing picture
• Documentation
• Staff training
21. Nursing
• First line clinical responders to patient(s) calling in with
a medical, dental or behavioral health complaint for
triage. It is vital for nurses to have the training and
guidance to correctly assess any patient presenting on
the phone to determine what course of action is
needed to best address the complaint they present
with.
• Telephone triage could range from recommending the
patient proceed to the nearest emergency department,
to accommodating the patient with a same-day
appointment, or offering recommended self-
management advice with appropriate follow-up
guidance.
22. 22
Free COVID-19 eConsults
• For all Safety-Net Primary Care Practices
– FQHC, FQHC-look alike, Migrant Clinicians, Healthcare for the
Homeless, Free Clinics
• For clinicians and clinical staff with questions specific to
Covid-19
• Consults addressed by ConferMED’s expert specialists
• Submit consults and questions via the ConferMED
website: www.ConferMED.com
• Receive a rapid response by email
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