Resources

Healthcare communications can be a challenge when trying to authentically let your community know who you really are.

CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Katrina Strowbridge
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Reporting Implementation Update
Tips: Robyn Quips – Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement

Increasing volumes and countering outmigration requires a strategic approach that melds the essential components of your strategic plan, community health needs assessment and communication plan.

Identify CAH financial pain points post-Covid and with inflation. Utilize tools and resources to provide financial guidance and support to CAHs. Recall services and contacts for CAHs to utilize for financial assistance when facing potential closure.

Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) in Ruidoso, New Mexico is owned by Albuquerque-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services and has served the Ruidoso and Lincoln County communities since 1950.

CAHs Can! Use Healthcare Quality Week To Show That Quality Matters Every Day
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel
Tips: Robyn Quips – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Quality Program Emails
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement

Understand the proposed purpose of the National CAH Quality Assessment (the assessment). Participate in discussion and provide feedback to help inform development of the assessment. Hear about additional opportunities to engage in development of the assessment.

Please join us to learn further details on the new Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project, eligibility requirements to participate, details regarding the application process, as well as an overview of technical assistance that will be provided to selected applicants. 

The focus of the Delta Region Community Health System's Development (DRCHSD) 2022 Summit is to address current issues, learn from peer best practices and adapt in a rapidly changing health care environment. The purpose of this event is to provide DRCHSD participating health care organizations with a collaborative learning environment to make connections, share best practices, and gather lessons learned to empower and support participating organizations. Through presentations and interactive discussions, participants will be able to improve and strengthen their organizations.

This webinar, supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and coordinated by TASC, focused on the results of the Flex FY 2020 Performance Improvement and Management System (PIMS) data collection as well as the requirements and resources available for the upcoming end of year state Flex program reporting.

The summit convened nationally recognized content experts in rural health care policy, health equity, value-based care, and clinical quality to explore the small rural hospital and rural health clinic’s roles in achieving health equity. Panelists focused on actionable steps on how to maximize available resources and data, and provide solutions for achieving rural health equity.

CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Jenifer Monzo
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Core Elements Met by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Tips: Robyn Quips – Outpatient Measure Abstraction Quiz Answers
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement

Virtual Training - Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) – New Changes Effective in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

This webinar provided of an overview of the NOFO and reporting documents and templates related to SHIP FY23, beginning on June 1, 2023, and continuing through May 31, 2024. 

Describe telehealth origination sites and common rural alternatives. Relate what a telehealth visit looks like for the patient from an alternative site such as a library. Discuss the positive impact on health equity and patient access. List examples of rural alternative origination sites.

Describe the policy and technical barriers facing robust public health data sharing. Recognize recent state and federal efforts to overcome the public health information silos that exist. Identify how Flex Programs can better access critical public health information, particularly in their population health efforts.

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to learn hidden opportunities in the 340B program for ACO participants; review how to implement audit-ready strategies for improving claims capture; and understand how to use 340B net discounts to expand your primary care service

Help DRCHSD participants understand the connection between engagement and organizational success and the employee engagement assessment (EEA) process

Describe the five components of the Staff Sustainability Cycle. Evaluate your state Flex Program’s hiring and retention policies and practices. Strategize on best practices for office workflow to ensure proper business continuity.