Virginia State Flex Program
What is one Core Competency your state Flex Program is working on developing through Flex activities?
Core Competency: Addressing Community Needs
The Virginia Flex Program is currently working to address food insecurity in Critical Access Hospital (CAH)counties that are designated “food deserts”, specifically by implementing Food is Medicine Programs in Critical Access Hospitals. Furthermore, we are working to increase access to primary care by improving operations and efficiencies in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) through the establishment of a statewide RHC network, where clinics can share best practices and learn from subject matter experts.
What is one activity your state is funding through SHIP?
The Virginia SHIP Program has leveraged SHIP (Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program) funds to have hospitals trained in Team STEPPS, working to improve communication and teamwork among healthcare staff and teams in their facility. Hospitals participating have seen tremendous results in the impact on patient outcomes as well as patient satisfaction.
| Type of Organization | State Government |
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| Staffing (FTE) | 3 |
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| Number of CAHs | 8 |
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