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Practice Coaching for Primary Care Transformation Training - Aug 2018

Event  - 
August 21, 2018 - 8:00am

Practice Coaching for Primary Care Transformation (PCPCT) Training is a multi-faceted training program designed for leaders at all levels who have a formal or informal coaching role in primary care transformation efforts. The course is an orientation to, and comprehensive review of, the science of change in primary care practice and equips participants with practical tools and coaching skills necessary to engage and support teams as they evolve into high performing Patient-Centered Medical Homes.

Integrated Behavioral Health: Primary Care Coding Guidelines Webinar

Webinar  - 
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:00pm

Does your primary care clinic struggle with billing for integrated behavioral health services? To address this need, behavioral health leaders, including providers and billing experts, have worked to produce a Coding Guidelines tool to share optimal billing practices for Medicaid and Medicare. Join these experts to review the tool and discuss how practices in Oregon have developed processes to bill for these services.

A Conversation on the Emergence of Pediatric Complex Care

Webinar  - 
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Presented by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, this webinar will discuss meaningful systems changes to support children and youth with complex medical conditions.

Rolling Up Our Sleeves: How to Plan and Implement QI Activities Focused on Family Engagement External Link

Videos - March 28, 2018
National Center for Medical Home Implementation -

​Presented by the National Center for Medical Home Implementation and the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, this recorded webinar provides Maternal and Child Health Title V/Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs programs, family leaders, pediatric clinicians, and others with tools and resources to plan a quality improvement project to engage families and enhance family-centeredness in pediatric health care. View the webinar and download the slides here.

Care Coordination Measurement Tool External Link

Tools & Guides - March 28, 2018
National Center for Medical Home Implementation -

Created by a partnership between Boston Children's Hospital and the NCMHI, the 2017 Care Coordination Measurement Tool© helps practices, pediatric clinicians, and other organizations quantify care coordination activities. For use with the Adaptation and Implementation Guide, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the tool in diverse clinical and nonclinical settings.

New Integrated CCBHC Certification Criteria Feasibility and Readiness Tool (I-CCFRT) External Link

Tools & Guides - March 13, 2018
National Council for Behavioral Health -

The I-CCFRT provides a system for gauging the level of concern among your staff that will support awareness of the level of change management that may be needed to support enhanced service delivery processes, staffing, scope of services, quality outcomes, reporting and governance areas for Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CBHCs). The readiness tool also provides an overall concern level score which can support more objective identification of change management needs.

Family Engagement QI Implementation Guide External Link

Tools & Guides - February 22, 2018
National Center for Medical Home Implementation -

The overarching goal of the NCMHI family engagement quality improvement project (FEQIP) was to improve family engagement in pediatric primary care practices. This was accomplished by increasing knowledge of concepts and implementation strategies related to family engagement among participating practice teams and increasing the capacity of participating teams to make practice improvements related to family engagement. Find out more and access their resources here. 

Best Practices in Peer Support Training

Webinar  - 
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 12:30pm

Peer support is an essential part of part of recovery-focused services and systems. With the launch of the first advanced National Certified Peer Specialist Certification, individuals across the country have the opportunity to get certified, explore new career paths, and expand a growing and needed mental health workforce. To ensure the best outcomes and biggest impact for both peer specialists and those they support, individuals need to receive Peer Support Training.

High Value Care Coordination (HVCC) Toolkit External Link

Tools & Guides - February 13, 2018
American College of Physicians (ACP) -

High Value Care requires patient-centered care coordination between primary care and subspecialty/specialty practices. ACP's High Value Care Coordination Toolkit was developed under the direction of ACP’s Council of Subspecialty Societies, and includes checklists, outlines, and resources pertinent to High Value Care Coordination.

Sustaining Integrated Behavioral Health Services: A Step-by-Step Guide External Link

Tools & Guides - February 7, 2018
SAMHSA-HRSA CENTER FOR INTEGRATED HEALTH SOLUTIONS -

Part II of the Integrated Behavioral Health series. Whether just starting to integrate behavioral health services or working to enhance services already in place, the SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions has created a step-by-step guide presenting four steps for safety net and other primary care providers to integrate behavioral health services and achieve sustainable integrated care models.

"Changing the Conversation About Pain: Pain Care is Everyone’s Job" and Pain Care Toolbox External Link

Tools & Guides - February 7, 2018
Oregon Pain Management Commission (OPMC) -

View the OPMC's web-based pain education module Changing the Conversation About Pain: Pain Care is Everyone’s Job and Pain Care Toolbox. Pain science and pain treatment have changed significantly in the recent years and this module reflects that change. The module is designed to apply to all levels of healthcare professionals and will provide the tools to improve pain care, better manage the impact of pain and decrease risks associated with opioid use. 

Sustaining Integrated Behavioral Health Services: Strategies and Tools for Recruitment, Retention, and Workforce Development External Link

Tools & Guides - January 23, 2018
SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions -

Part I of the Integrated Bheavioral Health series. Provides managers with the framework for building integrated teams and offers HRSA-funded safety-net providers recruitment resources and interview questions to develop an integrated care staff, as well as techniques to identify behavioral health clinicians with the right skills to work in integrated settings, and resources for care teams and to support creating teams for the specific clinical environment.

End-of-Life Care Conversations: Medicare Reimbursement FAQs External Link

Tools & Guides - January 16, 2018
Institute for Healthcare Improvement -

The changes in Medicare reimbursement policy that went into effect January 2016 provide an opportunity for more clinicians and patients to engage in conversations about preferences for care at the end of life. However, many people are confused about where to start. Whether you are uncertain about the new rules for CMS reimbursements or about starting those conversations with patients, this document will help you understand this new landscape for end-of-life care conversations.

Oregon's Innovative Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program

Webinar  - 
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) Webinar - Evan Saulino, MD, PhD, a family physician at the Providence Southeast Family Medicine Clinic, will describe innovative work by the Oregon Health Authority Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program (PCPCH). Dr. Saulino acts as the Clinical Advisor for Oregon’s PCPCH Program, which works with clinics serving over 3 million patients across Oregon. 

Screening Technical Assistance and Resource (STAR) Center External Link

Tools & Guides - December 27, 2017
American Academy of Pediatrics -

Early childhood screening is an essential component of health supervision. The Screening in Practices Initiative offers information and resources, including screening recommendations, practice tools, and individualized assistance, to help pediatric health care providers implement effective screening, referral, and follow-up for developmental milestones, maternal depression, and social determinants of health. 

DAST (Drug Abuse Screening Test) External Link

Tools & Guides - December 15, 2017
SBIRT Oregon -

DAST (Drug Abuse Screening Test) is given to adults ages 18 and older when positive on the drug question on the Brief screen (in the SBIRT process). A “Full screen” that assesses consequences related to recreational drug use. Includes extra questions about types of drugs, injection of drugs, and drug treatment.

Teen-Centered Coordinated Care in Yamhill County, Oregon

Blog - December 1, 2017
Katie Sours, MPH

The Western Oregon Center for Pediatric Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (WOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Yamhill County with the mission to empower children and families by providing education and programs for healthy living. WOC provides services within three categories: family nutrition education, family fitness, and community wellness promotion.

Workforce Development Part 1: Recruitment and Retention of Behavioral Health Providers External Link

Videos - November 29, 2017
SAMHSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions -

Join SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Solutions for a free recorded webinar to learn practical tools to better understand and address the key factors in identifying and retaining key behavioral health positions in health centers' integrated care settings; including core competencies, matching position duties to provider type and credentials, and avoiding staff burnout. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Alcohol Use Screening in the Primary Care Setting

Webinar  - 
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm

Due in part to the substantial rise in substance abuse in recent years, providers in the primary care setting have been advised to screen their patients for alcohol use. Join HealthInsight, the Medicare Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO), and a provider partner for this webinar to discuss opportunities to implement and effectively screen patients for alcohol use, and how to overcome barriers to resistance.

HealthInsight's Medicare Billing for Behavioral Health Screenings

Webinar  - 
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - 9:00am to 10:00am

On November 8, 2017, HealthInsight hosted a webinar on Medicare Part B billing for behavioral health screenings conducted by a billing auditor from Noridian and other experts in the field. After this webinar, your staff should be able to:

Medicare Billing for Behavioral Health Screenings: From Reimbursement Policies to Best Practices

November 15, 2017

On November 8, 2017, HealthInsight - a Medicare Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) - hosted a webinar on Medicare Part B billing for behavioral health screenings conducted by a billing auditor from Noridian and other experts in the field. The recording of this webinar along with the slides from the different presenters are included here.

After this webinar, your staff should be able to: