JANUARY 2024 | VOLUME 1

HCANHUB

YOUR MONTHLY NEWS FROM HCAN

HCAN featured in KidGlov's Agency for Change Podcast

"In a world where health care is essential, HCAN stands as a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to advance the health center movement, ensuring that quality health care reaches everyone, everywhere." KidGlov's Agency for Change Podcast highlights nonprofits that inspire. It brings stories of people creating positive change in the world. This podcast explores what inspires changemakers, the work they're doing and how they share their message.

Listen to HCAN's Jenna Thomsen, Director of Strategy and Development as she talks about the positive impact our work is having on the community. Listen to the Podcast here.

2024 HCAN Sponsorship | Support Nebraska Community Health Centers!

Are you interested in expanding your organizational footprint within Nebraska’s Community Health Centers?

Are you interested in engaging with Nebraska FQHC leadership to promote your organization or potential partnership opportunities?

Then, HCAN Annual Sponsorship is for YOU!

SOLIDIFY YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY!

Please see the 2024 HCAN Sponsorship package form located here. Questions? Please don’t hesitate to email JLT@hcanebraska.org. All sponsorship commitments should be communicated no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

For more information on Nebraska community health centers, please visit https://hcanebraska.org/. 

Coming soon! HCAN Entry-level Dental Assistant Program

At the end of 2023, HCAN and Nebraska FQHC Dental Leadership vetted and approved an online, interactive didactic curriculum to educate and train entry-level Dental Assistants.

This standardized curriculum was developed by the DALE Foundation, the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)-affiliated organization. This foundational curriculum supports the efforts of educators and employers as they upskill Dental Assistants in infection control, dental radiography, dental anatomy, and the performance of entry-level functions. The on-the-job training is designed to be completed in 10 weeks, however, each enrolled staff member will have access for up to six months. HCAN expects initial participants to begin as early as February 2024. Any questions, please reach out to Rachel Heinz at rlh@hcanebraska.org.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) invites you to a Grants 101 Virtual Workshop for organizations serving Hispanic/Latino communities.

Date: January 16 - 18, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm CT | 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET

Topics at a Glance:

• HRSA Programs and Funding Opportunities
• Federal Grants Application Process
• Tips for Writing a Strong Application and Applying for Funding
• Technical Assistance and Resources

Who Should Attend: Health and Social Services Providers, CEOs, Program Directors, Community Health Workers, and Interested Staff from Health Centers and Public Health Departments, Hospitals, Faith and Community-Based Organizations, Community Colleges, and Universities

All workshop sessions will be broadcast in Spanish with live interpretation to English.

Click on this link to view the draft agenda and to register, go here.

UDS Office Hours to Help You Meet February 15 Deadline

We want to make sure you can submit your complete 2023 UDS report by Thursday, February 15. Join one or both of our office hours for help preparing your health center’s submission. Connect with experts to get answers, tips, personalized guidance, and assistance troubleshooting.

These sessions will focus on standard UDS reporting — not on UDS patient-level submissions (UDS+). Submit your questions on standard reporting during your registration. Submit questions about UDS+ via the BPHC Contact Form (UDS Modernization > Patient-level Submission (UDS+).

Thursday, January 18

2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

Registration page

Wednesday, February 7

2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

Registration page

TA resources are available on the UDS Training and TA website

2024 FTCA Health Center Deeming Application Clinic Save-the-Date

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is delighted to announce the 2024 FTCA Health Center Deeming Application Clinic. The clinic will take place on March 6, March 20, March 27, and April 3, tentatively planned to take place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on each day.   

*A finalized schedule with exact times will be provided when

registration opens.*

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in practical learning, guided by seasoned risk management professionals. Elevate your understanding of the

deeming application by actively participating in the 2024 Redeeming and Deeming Health Center Application Clinic. Join us to delve deeper into the intricacies

of the deeming application process. This is your opportunity to join your member Health Centers and gain valuable insights through collaborative learning experiences.

This year’s clinic will cover the following essential elements of the deeming application and key learning areas:  

• Application Requirements Deep Dive 
• Tracking Procedures 
• Annual Risk Management
• Training Plan Development         
• Practical Application of FTCA Tools 
• Board Reporting Excellence 
• Interactive Labs for Practical Skills 
• Training Sessions: 
• HIPAA Requirements (Cybersecurity Vigilance) 
• Areas of High-Risk Requirements (Sexual Misconduct Policies Proficiency) 

Please see the save-the-date with more information that can be found here.

Everyone who joins must register independently to obtain certificates of fulfillment.

January 16th: National Day of Racial Healing Webinar

Build Healthy Places Network is honoring the National Day of Racial Healing by participating in a special webinar hosted by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. 

Date: January 16th at 2:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm ET

Please join to learn about our new REPAIR framework and the latest strategies to promote community-institution solidarity and racial healing. During the live webinar, we will share actionable steps to heal the impact of systemic racism, and the role healthcare institutions can play in reconciling past harms by building relationships, trust, and collective community power.

The annual observance of National Healing Day was launched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. It calls on all of us to engage in activities or strategies that promote healing and foster engagement around racism, bias, inequity, and injustice in our society. Join us as we take action to advance racial equity!

Register for the webinar here.

The HCAN Hub is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $850,959 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.