JUNE 1, 2020
WEEKLY Q&A WEBINAR FOR VAYA HEALTH NETWORK PROVIDERS Friday, June 5, 2020, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is not required. There is no limit to the number of attendees who can join. All attendees will be muted throughout this live broadcast and will be able to submit questions for the presenters through the Q&A feature. WEEKLY Q&A WEBINAR FOR VAYA NETWORK PROVIDERS
RESOURCE: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR COVID-19 Buncombe County Health and Human Services has developed a presentation that details recommended use of PPE and hand hygiene practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: PPE for COVID-19 Presentation and Post-Presentation Test with Answer Key
N.C. DHHS SEEKING COVID-19 TESTING AND CONTACT TRACING SUPPORT N.C. DHHS has issued a new request for qualifications (RFQ) to create a pool of qualified vendors to support the response to COVID-19 by providing diagnostic and antibody testing, including specimen collection and laboratory processing, as well as contact tracing. DHHS is prioritizing working with minority-owned business vendors or vendors who retain a diverse workforce. All vendor applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to support focused testing and tracing efforts for historically marginalized populations. African
Americans and LatinX/Hispanic communities make up a disproportionate number of North Carolina’s COVID-19 laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths due to longstanding health inequities that DHHS seeks to address proactively. News release: NCDHHS Issues Request for Qualifications to Expand Testing and Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Request for qualifications: RFQ 30-200508: COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing Support
WNC COVID-19 REGIONAL REPORT Vaya is proud to be a key partner in the weekly WNC COVID-19 Regional Report from the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in conjunction with nine other WNC health and social services organizations. Together, we’re committed to providing WNC’s medical community with timely information on COVID-19 through weekly updates on regional trends, needs, resources and training opportunities. Read more: WNC COVID-19 Regional Report (May 29, 2020)
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER (QPR) – SUICIDE PREVENTION WEB-BASED TRAINING Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. During this global pandemic, when fear, anxiety and depression are heightened for many people, thoughts of suicide may be more common. It’s important to know about available support strategies. Vaya’s Provider and Community Education Team will offer additional free “Question, Persuade, Refer” (QPR) suicide prevention trainings in June for provider staff and community members. Each training is limited to 25 participants. Thursday, June 11, 2020, 9 – 11 a.m. (11 slots available) Monday, June 15, 2020, 2 – 4 p.m. (Seven slots available)
CLINICAL ROUNDTABLE – HOW ARE TREATMENT CENTERS HANDLING COVID-19? Thursday, June 4, 2020, 3 – 4 p.m. Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS), a program funded by SAMHSA, will hold a “roundtable” discussion about changes to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This discussion is designed to promote interactivity through informal conversation, and participants will have the opportunity to discuss questions and issues with the presenter. Register: PCSS Clinical Roundtable – How Are Treatment Centers Handling COVID-19?
YOUTH VAPING RESPONSE FOR THE PROVIDER: TAKING ACTION NOW June 15 – Sept. 21, 2020
MAHEC will provide this provider education course on age-appropriate, evidence-based screening, prevention, intervention and treatment of nicotine dependency in youth as a result of vaping. Learn more: Youth Vaping Response for the Provider: Taking Action Now
MHIDD FOR MOBILE CRISIS RESPONDERS WEBINAR TRAINING COURSE Beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2020 The Center for START Services has opened registration for two virtual training courses on mental health aspects of IDD (MHIDD) for mobile crisis responders. The course consists of six webinar sessions (75 minutes each) that teach best practices in crisis assessment, response and disposition recommendations. Learn more: MHIDD for Mobile Crisis Responders Webinar Training Course
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