FEBRUARY 2, 2021 | COMMUNICATION BULLETIN ISSUE 54 IN THIS ISSUE: Q&A Webinar for Vaya Health Network Providers | Head-Heart Connection Challenge| N.C. DHHS COVID-19 Provider Call | New Dates: QPR Suicide Prevention Web-Based Training | Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications Refresher Training | Mental Health Aspects of IDD Professional Development Series - Course for Direct Support Professionals
Q&A Webinar for Vaya Health Network Providers Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Q&A Webinars for Vaya Network Providers take place every two weeks and are an important source of the most up-to-date information. Registration is not required. All Vaya network providers are encouraged to join. This week’s topics include: Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) updates, COVID-19 related flexibilities and rate increase extensions, TBI waiver renewal application and responses to questions requested by the Provider Advisory Council.
Q&A Webinar for Vaya Network Providers - Feb. 5, 2021
Head-Heart Connection Challenge In 2021, it’s more important than ever to educate others about the lesser known role heart health plays in behavioral health and a person’s general wellbeing. Vaya is doing their part by celebrating American Heart Month this February with a 28-day Head-Heart Connection Challenge where people are encouraged to take one small step each day to improve their health (both physical and behavioral). Please join us in the celebration by wearing red on “National Wear Red Day” - Friday, February 5, 2021 . Take a photo of yourself and/or your co-workers in red and send it to OfficeOfCommunications@Vayahealth.com. Include a tip for staying healthy along with your photo and we will post both on Vaya’s social media channels that same day. Here are a few tips for making it easy and ensuring you get the best photo possible: 1. Wear something red – a shirt, sweater, tie or anything fun to show your support of Wear Red Day. Spread the word and if you have co-workers nearby, ask them to join you! 2. If you are taking a “selfie”, hold your phone at eye level angled slightly downward to get the most natural looking image. Not the selfie expert? Ask someone in the office to take your photo (using their own phone to stay socially distanced). Even strangers are often happy to play photographer for a moment. 3. Take several shots to be sure you get at least one good one. 4. Export your photo as “Actual Size” to get the best resolution and clearest picture.
5. Email your photo and healthy tip to OfficeOfCommunications@Vayahealth.com. 6. You’re done! We are proud of our providers and there is no one better to educate and inspire individuals to get healthier in the new year. We hope you will join us in celebrating American Heart Month and we thank you ahead of time for your participation!
COVID-19 NEWS AND UPDATES N.C. DHHS COVID-19 Provider Call Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, 3-4 p.m. Panelists will present policy updates from Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services and Division of Health Benefits, which will be followed by an open Q&A session. A representative from the Division of Health Service Regulation will also be available during the call to answer any questions. Register here for the N.C. DHHS COVID-19 Provider Call As things continue to evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic, providers should continue to stay abreast of emerging issues and policies by visiting the following pages on the N.C. DHHS website: COVID-19 Daily Updates COVID-19 Guidance COVID-19 Orders and Directives COVID-19 Vaccine Information
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES New Dates: QPR Suicide Prevention Web-Based Training Multiple dates through July 2021 Two hours of your time could help save a life. Vaya's Provider and Community Education Team will offer free, web-based “Question, Persuade, Refer” (QPR) suicide prevention trainings through July 2021. Trainings will be offered on the second Tuesday (2:30 – 4:30 p.m.) and fourth Tuesday (9 – 11 a.m.) of each month. Each training is limited to 30 participants. Available trainings are listed on Vaya’s online Calendar of Events . To register, email CIT Training Coordinator Melissa Ledbetter at melissa.ledbetter@vayahealth.com.
Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications Refresher Training NC Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA), in collaboration with N.C. DHHS, is offering two quick and interactive trainings as a refresher for Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications. Click the links below to participate in this pre-recorded two-part training: Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications - Part 1 Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications - Part 2
Mental Health Aspects of IDD Professional Development Series - Course for Direct Support Professionals
Thursday, Feb. 25 – Thursday, May 6, 2021 The course will be hosted by The Center for START Services and consists of six webinar-style sessions (75 minutes each) that will give Direct Support Professionals the knowledge, skills and resources needed to provide individuals with IDD and mental health (IDD-MH) needs with positive, person-centered and wellness-based supports and services. The course facilitator will demonstrate how the information reviewed during the sessions can be applied in the day-to-day support of people with IDD-MH. The course also features guest speakers with lived experience where participants will have the opportunity to ask them questions. Register here for Mental Health Aspects of IDD Professional Development Series. VAYA HEALTH | vayahealth.com | providers.vayahealth.com