Reminder for “Illuminate Leadership: Moving From Rockstar Contributor To Impactful Manager” — Free Webinar for RCPA Members on June 21
Register for a Free Webinar on Dispelling Misconceptions About HR Consulting and Managed Services
You’re invited to a free webinar hosted by William Rizzo, Managing Partner & Chief Strategist for Quantum Strategies!
As a professional in the Health and Human Services Community, you understand the importance of staying informed and making strategic business decisions. Quantum Strategies will be addressing those common misconceptions that HR Consulting and Managed Services companies are a threat to job security.
Quantum Strategies’ expert speaker will delve into how HR Consulting and Managed Services will partner with you to support your organization’s workforce, boost employee engagement, and drive business growth to overall success. By attending this online seminar, you will gain valuable insights that will empower you to make informed decisions that benefit both your company and its employees.
REGISTER TODAY!
The webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 25, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (EDT).
If you register today, Quantum Strategies will send the recording as a bonus for free.
DHS Announces Upcoming Changes to Website
The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced some upcoming changes to their website that will change the way individuals access licensing resources online. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website is undergoing a wholesale redesign and migration in stages. The redesign is intended to highlight and create ease of access for all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania resources. The launch date for the DHS site is tentatively scheduled for May 28, 2024.
Due to the nature of the redesign/migration, all web addresses (URL) will change. Most of the web links you currently use to access licensing resources will automatically redirect, but some links, particularly those linking to or from PDF documents, may cease to work. A search function is included in the new website to assist in locating resources that may be lost due to URL changes.
The Bureau of Human Services Licensing (BHSL) will send additional communication after the full impact of changes related to the new website have been assessed. In the meantime, online search engines can help locate resources. You can also email for assistance.
May 2024 LTSS Subcommittee Meeting Documents and June 2024 Meeting Details Available
The meeting documents from the May 8, 2024, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting are now available. These documents include the transcript and PowerPoint presentations. You can view the documents below:
- Meeting Transcript
- OLTL Updates
- OLTL HCBS CAHPS Survey
- PHW HCBS CAHPS Survey
- UPMC HCBS CAHPS Survey
- AHC HCBS CAHPS Survey
The next LTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the PA Department of Education’s Honors Suite at 333 Market St. in Harrisburg, PA. The option to participate via webinar is also available. The agenda for the June meeting is here.
To participate in the meeting via webinar, please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you plan to participate via phone, the dial-in number is: (213) 929-4212; PIN: 914 913 021#. Comments and questions may be sent electronically.
RCPA Signs PACHW Letters on State Plan for Payments for Community Health Worker Services
RCPA recently signed two letters, one to Governor Shapiro and one to the PA Department of Human Services (DHS), alongside dozens of other organizations and the Pennsylvania Community Health Worker Collaborative (PACHW) regarding the state’s plan for an amendment to authorize payments for Community Health Worker services under Pennsylvania State Medicaid. The letters outlined several key features PACHW wished to highlight regarding these payments, including:
- Requesting DHS set “an equitable and adequate” reimbursement rate;
- The creation of a Community Health Worker provider type; and
- Recognizing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) as a primary diagnosis code.
Join RCPA Partner Eleos Health on June 10 for Webinar on BH Staff Recruitment and Retention
Keep Your Providers Happy and Thriving With Going Back to In-Office Care
Monday, June 10, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Register Here
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Register Here
Join RCPA Partner Eleos Health on June 10 for a webinar focusing on recruiting and retaining staff across behavioral health in PA. Andrew Schimitt from Gaudeniza will join Eleos to share insights around how implementing Eleos has helped increase staff satisfaction. We will also show a brief demonstration of Eleos to see it live in action!
Webinar attendees will:
- Evaluate how Eleos Health’s augmented intelligence can help to address top workforce challenges while improving care;
- Witness Eleos live in action through a brief demonstration; and
- Apply lessons learned from Gaudenzia to their own organization.
CMS Hospital Open Door Forum Rescheduled to June 4
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the Hospital Open Door Forum (ODF) that was originally scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been rescheduled to June 4, 2024, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. To participate in the ODF, please register here.
New IPRC Clinical Work Group on Treatment of Infants With Medical Complexity Announced
Monday, June 3, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MDT; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
In response to member interest, the IPRC is launching an additional Multi-disciplinary Clinical Work Group on treating infants with medical complexity.
The group will:
- Meet regularly (frequency/dates to be determined by group);
- Share, compile, and create resources;
- Serve as a springboard for problem solving;
- Share case studies and additional education;
- Provide an email list of colleagues at member organizations doing similar work for questions and outreach purposes; and
- Be open to providers from all disciplines.
The introductory meeting is Monday, June 3, 2024. Additional meeting dates and future schedule is to be determined.
Are you interested in joining this work group?
Contact IPRC Director, Cindi Hobbes, for meeting information.
IPRC Webinar “Treating Facial Motion Disorders” on June 5
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
Register
Tami Konieczny, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Speaker Bio:
Tami Konieczny is an occupational therapist, board certified in pediatrics, and a clinical supervisor for the past 25 years at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She specializes in the treatment of children with brain injury, facial motion disorders, amplified pain, burns, limb deficiency, and scar management. She has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including facial motion disorders. She co-authored a book chapter on pediatric upper extremity limb deficiency and has research publications related to facial motion disorders, amplified pain, and quality improvement.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Identify and define anatomical structures involved in facial expression;
- Identify primary causes of facial paralysis;
- Identify functional impairments related to facial paralysis;
- Review standardized assessment tools used with this population;
- Review methods of evaluation and tracking progress; and
- Review treatment approaches.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.
Level: Intermediate
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.
RCPA Member Webinar “Generative AI in Healthcare” to Be Held June 13
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