APCA Webinar Archive

In 2010, the Alaska Health Workforce Coalition, a public private partnership created to address health workforce issues—completed the Alaska Health Workforce Plan which was adopted by the Alaska Workforce Investment Board as well as Coalition member organizations. The Coalition has

The topic will cover the evaluation and why it causes the most trouble when applying for grants.  Presented on 11 23 11 by Miriam Houghton.  Click here for webinar.

Evaluation is an important process in any nonprofit. There are a range of tools and approaches for performance management and development of executive directors that can be utilized each with its merits and shortcomings.  In this class you will learn the

This webinar focuses on the most common errors reported by funders on grant applications and teaches you how to avoid them.  Prsented by Miriam Houghton on 11 16 11.  Click here for webinar.

You will learn what funders are looking for when writing your grant proposals and how you can be prepared to provide it easily.  Presented on November 9, 2011 by Miriam Houghton.  Click here for webinar.

By the end of the course, board members and managers will have the tools necessary to carry out an effective strategic planning process.  Presented by Joel Medendorp on November 2, 2011.  Click here for webinar

Recognizing the benefits of increased access to care, continuity of care, and patient centered care, the Joint Commission’s new Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Initiative has been developed for our accredited ambulatory care organizations, especially the Federally

Are you a new or seasoned board member or board chair who wants to enhance your understanding of the art of working well with your CEO? Are you looking for useful tools to use in building your relationship? This dynamic

Updates overview of NCQA 2011 PCMH program, including key differences from the 2008 version (e.g., eligibility, HIT requirements, scoring, standards elements factors).  Comparison of NCQA 2011 PCMH standards and CMS HER MU requirements (emphasis on stage 1 and

This 1 hour session will cover the basic principles of the Privacy Rule and Security Rule, in addition to recent changes from HITECH.  It will review the basic obligations of a covered entity, including the rules on use and disclosure

September 28, 2011  Click here for webinar.   This training is a logical "next step" for Region X CHC's to the training done in March, 2011 on "How to Build a Robust Recruitment and Retention Plan to Meet Today's Workforce

(6 15 and 8 3 11) Click here for webinar.  Target Audience CEOs, Executive Directors, Clinic Directors, Medical Directors, Local CHC Board Members, Executive Management or Leadership. If you plan to request capital funding for your individual clinic(s) for building

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that provides incentive payments to Eligible Professionals (EPs) and Eligible Hospitals (EHs) participating in Medicare

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6 29 11.  Click here for webinar     National Community Health Center Week is just around the corner, August 7th 13th , and it is not too early to begin your planning.  CHC week is a phenomenal opportunity to raise

June 22, 2011 Click here for recording             ACOs The Next Phase of Health Center Affiliations                                       

 Click here for webinar (6 8 11)   Topics Fraud Topics, Internal Controls (Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Information and Communication, Monitoring, Control Activities), High risk areas (Cash receipts, cash disbursements, Inventory, Equipment, Financial Statements), and SAS 117 (Definition, how it

This webinar will cover a brief overview of the purpose of a Federal State Single Audit and tips for how to prepare for your upcoming and future Single Audits. We will discuss general audit objectives, what the auditors look at

  Primary care providers are often overwhelmed with the size and complexity of the change packages they are expected to assimilate in the form of the patient centered medical home on the one hand, and meaningful use on the other

 Is it safe to engage all levels of my organization in advocacy efforts?  What are the pros and cons?  How much time will it take my staff or board member? Can I trust others to represent my agency well? How do I

  The objectives for this webinar include     1) identifying the specific components to be included in a student orientation to your rotation    2) defining the student orientation process for your rotation    3) familiarizing yourself with the

This webinar will cover various aspects of the HIPAA privacy rule that have been interpreted by the courts or the government in recent years. It will instruct attendees on how to apply those interpretations within their organizations, with a focus

  Finding appropriate CE CME opportunities that meet the needs of your staff, schedule and budget is a challenge. The Alaska CACHE and the Trust Training Cooperative (TTC) are accessible, web based solutions designed to assist in meeting the training

This webinar presentation will cover the differences between privacy and confidentiality requirements under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, the confidentiality rules governing substance abuse programs. It will include an analysis to determine if you have a covered Part 2

 In this webinar we explore how to determine your organization's current culture, look at ways to improve your services by adopting a true service culture, and how an organization can influence its clients and partners to adopt a culture of

 This one hour training will cover the steps necessary to identify and implement safeguards required by the HIPAA Security Rule, including how to document when an entity chooses not to implement an addressable safeguard. The seminar will focus on the

An introduction to health care homes (medical homes). Objectives Understanding what they are, why they are emerging as the new model of primary care, why this is important to Alaska CHCs, what you need to know to begin your journey.

This session focuses on how to extract certain UDS data from an RPMS system. Objectives Set up RPMS UDS Taxonomies  Review Managers Utilities for Patient List reports  Create a template of the UDS Patient Population Run UDS report Tables Zip

This session will focus on the recent changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as a result of the HITECH Act. These changes include new breach reporting documentation requirements, new business associate requirements and additional

Are you an eligible professional under the Medicare or Medicaid Electronic Health Records incentive program? How do you chose an EHR system or get your exisiting EHR system certified?  What does "meaningful use" mean and how can you acheive it? Where

This session will provide a step by step introduction for establishing a comprehensive background investigation program.  You will gain valuable information to aid your facility not only in the pre screening process but determine how this information can save your facility

Will you be a "meaningful user?" Do you know what electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs are available? The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, or the "HITECH Act" established programs under Medicare and Medicaid to provide

  Do you know how to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft via Proper Recycling? This webinar takes HIPAA security to a whole new level. Learn about the next step in Security and Privacy and how to keep your personal and

Join Presenter Patty Linduska in reviewing the grant guidance for the CHC 330 New Access Point grant application due November 17, 2010 .  We will review the application requirements, grant application process, strategize identifying and gathering content requirements, and setting up

Staffing community health centers in rural areas is a difficult task. But when you add to it the nationwide health care reform expansion, the competition for primary care physicians and dentists is enormous. This webinar will be presented by MD

 This webinar will present strategies for upgrading the effectiveness of your board operations, including techniques and tips for √ getting the most out of your board meetings √ improving decision making √ providing board development and training √ increasing participation

Join us for an informative presentation all about what a new staffer needs to know when they begin working at a Community Health Center. New staff will learn 1) How a community health center differs from other clinic practices 2)

Health IT for Alaska Providers – overview and update on statewide Health IT and Health Information Exchange. Objectives 1. Identify and define Health IT terms 2. Learn about provider incentives for electronic health records 3. Learn about latest Health IT

Eventually every funded CHC has to write a Service Area Competition (SAC) application to continue to receive funding.  Each agency has different due dates, therefore, the APCA has asked grant writer Patty Linduska to present another CHC Service

  Learn how to Be Ready and how Meaningful Use ties into the Patient Centered Medical Home Initiative Many practices involved in Medical Homes initiatives are completely consumed by change management. The push by CMS to get these same practices

  This webinar will focus on how to email and task management. In depth instruction is provided on how participants can use their electronic productivity tool, Microsoft Outlook, to manage their email, tasks and ultimately their time more effectively. Objectives

 Eventually every funded CHC has to write a Service Area Competition (SAC) application to continue to receive funding. Within each agency, there are different due dates, so APCA wants to keep you up to speed and ready to write. A

  Eventually every funded CHC has to write a Service Area Competition (SAC) application to continue to receive funding. Within each agency, there are different due dates, so APCA wants to keep you up to speed and ready to write.

 Power up your grant writing skills with this informative webinar series. Eventually every funded CHC has to write a Service Area Competition (SAC) application to continue to receive funding. Within each agency, there are different due dates, so APCA wants

 How to Keep Key Personnel in a Challenging Work Environment •  Why such high turnover •  Ways to reduce turnover •  Ways to promote longevity, growth, & job satisfaction •  Challenges your staff face & solutions Brenda Bogowith has a diverse background in health

  Community health centers need to raise about 2 3 of their annual budgets as well as sufficient dollars for periodic capital needs. Community based boards are a key component of these efforts. This can seem daunting if you've never

  The Sliding Fee Discount (SFD) Program is a key element of a community health center and has many complexities. This session will cover federal requirements governing the development and use of the SFD how the SFD is connected to

  Are you ready for a change? Do you want to learn a proven method used by hundreds of organizations worldwide for improving health care processes and outcomes? Join presenter Patty Linduska to learn how you can use The Model

  This webinar will focus on introducing this enhanced model of primary care in which patients receive well coordinated services and enhanced access to a clinical team, and clinicians use decision support tools, measure their performance, and conduct quality improvement

 This webinar will focus on introducing this enhanced model of primary care in which patients receive well coordinated services and enhanced access to a clinical team, and clinicians use decision support tools, measure their performance, and conduct quality improvement activities