The NYS Diabetes Campaign, sponsored by the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) in partnership with the Institute for Family Health, is an initiative designed to reverse the diabetes epidemic in New York State by improving clinical care, mobilizing communities, and promoting policy. The NCQA Diabetes Physician Recognition Program (DPRP) is a voluntary program for physicians and practices to receive recognition for quality diabetes care. The program provides recognized physicians with valuable information about their patients and their practice; and, receives internal/external validation of your practice’s hard work and dedication.
CHCANYS has been chosen as one of the clinical hubs to participate in this effort and is recruiting organizations to participate in the campaign and in the NCQA/ADA Diabetes Physician Recognition Program (DPRP). As NCQA DPRP recognized physicians or organizations you may also receive reimbursement enhancements for diabetes care with participating health plans. Joining CHCANYS in this initiative, with the backing of the NYS Diabetes Campaign, will provide your organization with resources and support in the application process and in implementing an improvement plan, if necessary.
For more information, please see the links below to the DPRP Frequently Asked Questions Sheet and the recording of an informational webinar. Contact Kathy Alexis at kalexis@chcanys.org or 212-710-3817 for an application.
Webinar: How to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Practice:
A Primary Care Clinician’s Evidence-Based Toolbox and Guide Description
The NYS Academy of Family Physicians and the American Cancer Society in conjunction with CHCANYS are offering an evidence-based educational opportunity. The curriculum focuses on identifying patients at increased risk for colorectal cancer and improving screening rates utilizing the most recent guidelines and recommendations.
The New Jersey AFP have been awarded 20 EB CME credits for the toolkit as an enduring material. Physicians may apply for these credits by
completing a post-test and submitting it directly to the NJ Academy office.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Delaware Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on accreditation (approval # 060503-PROV). CNE credits are applicable only when an evaluation form has been submitted. Upon completion, please submit evaluation form via fax to Kathy Alexis (212) 279-3851.
Presented by Jean R. Burg, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Social Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Open to all professionals (MD, PA, NP, RN, LPN) and is hosted by the Community Health Care Association of NYS (CHCANYS).
Sarfaty, Mona. How to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Practice: A Primary Care Clinician's Evidence-Based Toolbox and Guide 2008.
Eds. Karen Peterson and Richard Wender. Atlanta: The American Cancer Society, National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and Thomas Jefferson
University 2006, Revised 2008.
Have you been certified in the administration of Buprenorphine but are not sure if you want to prescribe? The Buprenorphine Mentorship program
might be just for you. The program will pair you with an experienced prescriber who has successfully integrated buprenorphine into
his/her own practice, is now treating opioid dependency and improving
the lives of many patients. There is no cost to this program.
Make Health a “Family Reunion” Affair. Many of us know family members who have diabetes or high blood pressure or both. These conditions are the two leading causes of kidney failure. That’s why it is important to talk to family members about what they can do to keep their kidneys healthy. The free Family Reunion Health Guide, developed by the National Kidney Disease Education Program, contains everything you need to share this important information with your family. Call 1-866-4 KIDNEY or visit www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion to get the free Family Reunion Health Guide.
Help Your Family Make the Kidney Connection. Kidney disease is a growing concern, especially among African Americans. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes, but many people with these conditions don’t know they are at risk for kidney disease. Make a difference at your next reunion. The free Family Reunion Health Guide, developed by the National Kidney Disease Education Program, contains everything you need to share this important information with your family. Call 1-866-4 KIDNEY or visit www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion to get the free Family Reunion Health Guide.
Make a Difference at Your Next Family Reunion. The Family Reunion Health Guide, developed by the National Kidney Disease Education Program, helps families discuss the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease with family members. The free guide contains everything you need to share this important information. Call 1-866-4 KIDNEY or visit www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion to get the free Family Reunion Health Guide.
For providers
Help Your Patients Make the Kidney Connection. Kidney disease is a growing concern, especially among African Americans. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes, but many people with these conditions don’t know they are at risk for kidney disease. The Family Reunion Health Guide, developed by the National Kidney Disease Education Program, helps families discuss the connection between diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease at family reunions and other family gatherings. Visit www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion or call 1-866-4 KIDNEY to get free copies of the Family Reunion Health Guide for your office or waiting room.
Make a Difference at Your Next Family Reunion. The Family Reunion Health Guide, developed by the National Kidney Disease Education Program, helps families discuss the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease with family members. The free guide contains everything you need to share this important information. Call 1-866-4 KIDNEY or visit www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion to get the free Family Reunion Health Guide.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, Oral Health Initiative is pleased to announce the release of the Oral Health Risk Assessment Training for Pediatricians and Other Child Professionals for Continuing Medical Education Credit (CME). The training can be found online at: http://www.aap.org/oralhealth/cme/. The title page is a bit text heavy as it contains the purpose of training, learning objectives and standard CME information. But please continue to the bottom of the page where you will find the button to begin the training. Questions about the training can be addressed to: oralhealthinfo@aap.org.
The National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC) at UCSF is pleased to announce the release of its Health Care Access & Utilization Fact Sheet on adolescents and young adults. This Fact Sheet provides the latest data on health insurance, types of health care visits, dental care, hospitalizations and unmet need. The Fact Sheet shows trends and presents data by age, gender, income level, and race/ethnicity. The Fact Sheet is available on the NAHIC web site at: http://nahic.ucsf.edu/ [home page] OR http://nahic.ucsf.edu/index.php/data/article/briefs_fact_sheets/ [briefs & fact sheets page]
Please contact NAHIC (phone: 415-502-4856; email: nahic@ucsf.edu), with any questions about the Fact Sheet.
Online Training Available on Addressing Health Literacy Unified Health Communication 101: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency
is a free on-line learning experience that will help you
● improve your patient communication skills ● increase your awareness and knowledge of the three main factors that affect your communication with patients: health literacy, cultural competency and low English proficiency ● implement patient-centered communication practices that demonstrate cultural competency and appropriately address patients with limited health literacy and low English proficiency
You may choose to take the course for credit (CEU/CE, CHES, CME, CNE) or not for credit. The course has five modules and is estimated to take a total of 5 hours to complete. You may complete the course at your own pace.
To Take the Course Register with TRAIN, the distance-learning resource for public health professionals sponsored by the Public Health Foundation with support from HRSA. (If you have already registered with TRAIN, you can just sign on at the Member Login and proceed to Step 2). * Go to TRAIN(not a U.S. Government Web site) * From the left column, select your location and click "Create Account" * Follow the instructions to create your TRAIN account
Select the course, Unified Health Communication: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency.
Select "Course Search" from the buttons at the top of the page Select "By Course ID" from the left column Enter 1010510 to take the course for credit OR enter 1010508 to take the course for no credit Select the "Registration" tab Select your credit type and organization (or no credit) Click "Launch" to start the course
Web-Based Manuals for Professionals Working to Improve the Public's Oral Health presents information about (1) the Mobile-Portable Dental Manual, (2) the SafetyNet Dental Clinic Manual, and (3) Seal America: The Prevention Invention (2nd Edition). The brochure describes each manual, highlights selected features, and provides information about the organizations that produced and maintain the manuals. Electronic copies are available from OHRC's web site at http://www.mchoralhealth.org/materials/index.lasso
Continuing Education - The Journal for Nurse Practisioners - JNP
One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Is Concern for Avian Flu Warranted in a Busy Clinic?
Download entire article
CE credit is available for $10 per credit hour by mail or online without charge at www.npjournal.com
CHCANYS' Health Centers and Quality 101 PowerPoint presentation by Wanda Montalvo, RN, MSN, ANP
