Southern NH Area Health Education Center

June 2019Upcoming Conferences, Workshops,

and Programs

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CHW Training

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HPV Cancer

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PROGRAM DETAILS ARE AT THE BACK OF THE BLITZMAIL. CHECK OUT OUR NEW ONLINE LEARNING

MODULES AT https://learn.snhahec.org/

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Health Career

Quest: A Focus

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Health Career

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Nursing Quest

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Community Health Worker

Summit

06 . 26 . 2019

Register Today!

Continuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.5hoursNurses-- Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approverof continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 5.5 contact hours,. Activity Number: 1273 Physicians--The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.For all other health professionals: 5.5 hours

Location Grappone

Conference Center70 Consititution Ave.

Concord, NH

REGISTER HERE:http://bit.ly/PathForward-CHW2019

Registration~ 8:30am Conference~9:00am-4:00pm

Cost$60.00~All Day with Lunch

$25.00~CHWsscholarships available forCHWs

Details!Time

~Target Audience~Community Health Workers(CHW);

patient navigators, casemanagers, all those who work in community health, socialservice,

and community organizations; administrators of health care

systems and legislators who seek new models of care to promote access to services and minimize

health disparities.

NHCHW.org

~National Speakers~Durrell Fox

CHW, Health Equity Consultant Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox CHW, CHW Strategy Consultant Tamela Milan-Alexander

MPPAGail Hirsch

Office of CHWs, Mass. Department of Public Health

Deborah FournierSenior Director, Clinical to

Community Connections, ASTHO

~Focus~CHW Certification

and initiativesin NH and Nationally

NH Coalition Awards

“A Mother’s Story” Journey to

Becoming an Advocate

Click Registration for full Agenda

Diversity & Cultural CompetenceTrain the Trainer

Who is this course for? Professionals who want

o to start or enhance cultural competency initiatives in theirorganizations

o to include proven cultural competency training as part of their curriculum

o to understand how to design and deliver a quality cultural competency program

New and experienced diversity and cultural competency trainers who want

o to enhance their facilitation skills for potentially difficult conversations

o to participate in a statewide network of cultural competency trainers

Participants who completed the New Hampshire Health & Equity Partnership’s

Diveristy & Cultural Competence workshop (participation recommeded, not

required)

What you’ll get from taking this course

Receive a pre-packaged, effective, and time tested cultural competency curriculum to

deliver right out of the box.

Share ideas for how to incorporate the curriculum into existing courses and/or meetings.

Develop strategies for delivering Cultural Competency training in your institution.

Learn strategies to evaluate your training program.

Have multiple opportunities to apply information during the trainingsessions.

Participate in engaging activities to deepen your understanding of the content.

Experience various training techniques: participative lectures, small groups, large

group discussions, individual work, and skill practice.

Learn tips and tricks for handling

o complex content

o difficult participants

o uncomfortable discussions

o unexpected interactions

Receive an in-depth instructional cultural competency facilitator reference guide.

DATES:

June 26, 27, 28July 1, 2

Introducing:

Diversity & CulturalCompetence Train

the TrainerInstructional Design Strategies and Facilitation Skills Training

Course Description:

This course is a five-day training divided into two parts: three eight-hour days in one week, followed by two eight-

hour days during a second week. This is 40 hours of high quality. You must attend all 40 hours to receive your

certificate.

Class Size: Limited – Register Early to Get a Spot!!

Days 1 and 2 Participants begin by participating in

discussions and activities designed to educate participants about culture and diversity. This session will be used as a model to demonstrate instructional design principles and facilitation strategies.

Overview of Adult Learning Principles

Application Segments with Feedback

Days 3, 4 & 5 Deeper into Adult Learning Principles:

Learning and Instructional Strategies

Facilitative Training Continuum

The Experiential Learning Cycle

Effective Use of Media

Handling Difficult Training Situations

Preparation for Individual Skill Practice

Skill Practice – 30-minute delivery of a pre-designed training module.

Taught by: NH Health & Equity Partnership

Cost: $1000 per participant

Payment must be received to reserve your spot

100% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of training

50% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least seven days prior to Day 1 of training

No reimbursement for cancellation notice that is fewer than seven days

Dates: June 26, 27, 28, July 1, 2

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, followed by Monday and Tuesday.

Times: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Each of 5 Days

Location: Dolloff Building , 117 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH, 2nd floor, ODTS/POWER Classroom

Registration Link: https://trainthetrainer.eventbrite.com

Important Info: By registering, you are confirming your commitment to attend all 40 hours of training offered through

this program. . In addition you are confirming your commitment to (1)provide at least one training within 12 months of

completing the initial 40-hour course maintaining curriculum fidelity, and (2)participate in a trainers’ circle (peer

network) with others who have completed this course at a minimum of two times per year the first year; on-going

participation is recommended. This is intended as a support to you as you incorporate knowledge from the workshop

into curriculum and offer programs to staff. A Commitment Form will be sent to you with your registration confirmation

asking for a signature from your supervisor to show their support for you to take the time for the training as well as

their support for you to create change at your organization through using the knowledge, skills, and materials learned

through the course.

You may keep this original, and send a digital copy to Amy Parece-Grogan at the Office of Health Equity: amy.parece-grogan@dhhs.nh.gov

Commitment to the NH Health & Equity Partnership Diversity & Cultural Competence Program

Thank you for your interest in registering for the Diversity and Cultural Competence Cultural Competence Train the

Trainer Program. The commitment requested of participants is not small. The following is a list of what is being

required. Please share this with your employer and have them sign the bottom of this form to affirm their

understanding of this commitment and their support for you in upholding it.

Register ASAP to reserve your spot!

$1000 payment must be received to reserve your spot

100% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at least 30 days prior to Day 1 of training

50% reimbursement if we are notified of cancellation at 7 days prior to Day 1 of training

No reimbursement for cancellation notice that is less than 7 days

Attend all 40 hours of the courseo Taught by:

o Dates:o Times:

o Location:

NH Health & Equity Partnership Master Trainers

Wed. June 26th, Thurs. June 27th, Friday June 28th, Monday July 1st, Tuesday July 2nd

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Daily

Dolloff Building, 117 Pleasant St., Concord, NH, 2nd floor, ODTS/POWER Classroom

Participate in a minimum of two Trainers’ Circle (peer network) per calendar year with other attendees of this

workshop, joining an existing group comprised of particpants from prior workshops.

o The Trainers’ Circle meets four times per calendar year, dates TBD. Trainers’ Circle meetings are three

hours in length. This is intended as a support to you as you incorporate knowledge from the workshop

into curriculum and offer programs to staff.

Provide at least one training within 12 months of completing the initial 40-hour course maintaining curriculum

fidelity.

Input evaluation data utilizing a Google Drive spreadsheet.

I understand the commitment to the New Hampshire Health & Equity Partnership. I agree to the requirements of the

program and I have the cooperation of my employer and/or all parties involved with me for fulfilling the requirements.

Employee Name (print)

Employee Signature Date:

Employer Name (print)

Employer Signature Date:

NH Office of Health Equity

Trying to decide on a career path or a course of study?

Be a part of the Health Care Workforce Pipeline.

Build the skills needed by social workers, nurses, physicians, psychologists, care

coordinators and others

What will I be doing during the week?

o Engage in career planning activities & o Learn about employment optionso Obtain certification in Youth Mental

Health First Aido Build skills in cultural competency,

motivational interviewing and peer counseling

o Learn the fundamentals of confidentiality, wellness and ethics

o See some professionals in action –Art Therapy and Equine Therapy

July 22-26, 2019Manchester Community

College8:30am to 4:30pm

For Students ages 16 through 21

If interested in learning more, please contact Nitanga Jean De Dieu at

nitanga@snhahec.org or 603-244-7360

Click here to register

Daily bus transportation will be available to & from Central, Memorial, and West

high schools.

Your participation in this career exploration

program may be eligible to earn ELO

credit!

Health Career Quest: A Focus on Wellness

The Southern NH AHEC

Nursing Quest Summer CampFor Boys and Girls ages 12-15

Who should go to camp?If you are entering or leaving the 8th

grade and think you might be

interested in exploring a career in

nursing, you will benefit from the

camp.

Who should go to camp?

If you have participated in the Nursing

Quest Summer Camp for 8th graders

and think you might be interested in

further exploring a career in nursing,

you will benefit from the camp. Anyone

in 9th or 10th grade can also benefit!

For rising 7th and 8th grade boys and girls

CAMP DATES:

Arlington Street Community Center

36 Arlington Street, Nashua, NH

August 5 to August 9, 2019

8:30am-3:30pm

What will I be doing at camp? Wear Scrubs-We give them to you!

Become certified in CPR

Learn about different nursing careers in various settings

Go on field trips to different healthcare organizations

Measure vital signs- Blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate

For rising 9th and 10th grade boys and girls

What will I be doing at camp?Expand your knowledge of body systems

Develop your knowledge of medical terminology

Strengthen your skills and resources for health career

development

Meet new people and have fun!

Registration available at

www.snhahec.orgunder

“upcoming events”

CAMP DATES:

Manchester Community College

July 29 to August 2, 2019

8:30am-3:30pm

Fee: $ 250.00 – Scholarships are available! For questions, please contact Nitanga Jean De Dieu at nitanga@snhahec.org or call 603-244-7360.

Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health

Do you have patients with a chronic disease? Are you looking for resources to help them take better care of themselves?

The NH CDSMP Network is offering Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health as a resource to providers and residents of New Hampshire. The program gives patients with chronic diseases and the people who care for them an opportunity to learn how to put life back into their lives.

As a series of workshops:Classes are offered in

community centers across NH. Upcoming trainings can

be found at SNHAHEC, under the “BCBH” tab

“Lunch” and LearnAn introductory one-hour session can be brought to

your practice by SNHAHEC to help your

staff understand what can be done to help patients

with chronic diseases manage their lives. For more information please

contact

Brianna Ferraro at

bferraro@snhahec.org

603-895-1514x2

National AHEC Organization HPV Immunization Project

Free Continuing Education

Self-Study Course“Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Safety” Presented by:

Credits Available:

1.0 ACCME credit hour for physicians

1.0 ANCC contact hour for nurses

1.0 ACPE contact hour for pharmacists

www.nationalAHEC.org/HPV | info@ntc.nationalAHEC.org

Julianne Gee, MPH

Immunization Safety Office

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the National AHEC Organization

Funding for this self-study guide was made possible by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Grant No. NH23IP000960 to the National AHEC Organization. The views expressed in this written document do not

necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for

Medicine and National AHEC Organization. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the American

Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

We welcome you to visit the link below to register and download your free study guide and exam.

https://www.cmeuniversity.com/course/disclaimer/117724

Participants must 1) read the learning objectives and disclosures; 2) study the educational activity; and 3) complete the post-test and the evaluation form.

If you successfully complete the post-test (score of 75% or higher), your certificate will be made available immediately. Click on View Certificate and

print the certificate for your records. If you receive a 74% or less, you will receive a message notifying you that you did not pass the post-test.

You may retake the post-test untilsuccessful.

Archive: Preventing HPV Cancers through

Health Systems: A Tale from Three Systems

To register, click below:

http://nao-ntc.adobeconnect.com/hpvwebinar_6/event/registration.html?campaign-id=300

Once registered, the participant will receive a confirmation emailwith the URL to log in and view the content. There are no continuingeducation credits available for the archived version.

For more information and

resources about HPV:

Resources for your practice

These materials are being distributed to you as part of the

National AHEC Organization (NAO) HPV Immunization Project, funded by the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to increase awareness

of HPV vaccine information, resources and tools.

TOOLS AVAILABLE

2016 Binational Immunization Schedule

5 Key Steps to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists poster

HPV Handout: What you Need to Know

Preteen Vax News

MORE TOOLS1. HPV myth-busting handout made available through our partners at the American Cancer Society. Myths are covered more in depth in an NAO archived webinar, “Countering HPV Vaccination Opposition,” presented by George Washington University’s Comprehensive Cancer Control. You can register for that on-demand webinar and log in to view.2. NH's HPV profile sheet3. Tips & Timesavers handout from CDC4. HPV Vaccine Safety fact sheet from CDC5. Lady Ganga -one woman's compelling story about cervical cancer andher promotion of HPV awareness. Seven minute video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmjCVNCH3zw

Check Out Our New Online

Educational Modules!

You are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Express the importance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention and the rationale for vaccinating at ages 11 or 12

• Demonstrate concrete knowledge of all of the indications and recommendations for HPV vaccine for girls and for boys

• Provide useful and compelling information about HPV vaccine to aid parents in making the decision to vaccinate

• Share a case study which will demonstrate a real-life example of increasing HPV vaccine rates at the microsystem level

Enhancing the School Nurse’s Role in the Fight Against

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cancer

At the completion of this module, school nurses will:

◦ Recognize the school nurses’ role in promoting vaccination

◦ Identify the cancers caused by HPV infections

◦ Identify common misconceptions associated with HPV

vaccination

◦ Apply effective communication techniques regarding

conversations with parents.

Visit https://learn.snhahec.org/ to learn

more about these online programs!

Carbohydrate Counting a key

a key strategy to managing diabetes

Want to be able to help your DM patients

keep their blood glucose levels

within their target range?

This 45 minute narrated power point presentation, available online, provides carbohydrate counting tips you can share with patients and clients.

Learning Objectives:

• State what carb counting is and why it is important to manage diabetes

• State carb targets for meals and snacks

• Identify resources to learn carb content of foods

• Explain how to calculate insulin to carb ratios

Presented by Della Flanagan, RD, CDE, MEd, BC-ADM, LD

Della has been a CDE since 1988. She has been the manager of the

Diabetes and Nutrition Program at Concord Hospital, which sees

patients of all ages and with all types of diabetes.

Click here to learn more!

Understanding Arsenic:An Introduction to Arsenic and Health

Want to learn more about arsenic?

This 45 minute narrated power point presentation, available online, provides introductory information about arsenic in NH.

Learning Objectives:• Describe how people can be exposed to arsenic• Describe potential health effects of arsenic exposure• Explain to participants the current state of arsenic in

New Hampshire• Identify ways healthcare professionals can support

clients who are exposed to arsenic

Presented by Kathrin LawlorKathrin has been employed as a Community Engagement Public Health

professional for many years. Her work with community partners emphasizes community control, assessment of community readiness and community

participation at every stage of the planning, implementation and evaluation process.

Click here to learn more!

Chronic Care Model Online Module

Want to learn more about the Chronic Care Model?

This 45 minute narrated power point presentation, available online, provides introductory information about the Chronic Care Model. This is a team based approach to caring for patients with chronic disease, such as Diabetes, COPD and pain.

Learning Objectives:• Discuss the chronic care model• Identify a range of chronic care management activities• Describe the value of chronic care model from a

patient’s perspective

Presented by Rachel S. Eichenbaum, RN, MSNRachel has been a nurse for over 20 years working in primary care, patient

education and community health programing. For the last 4 years, she’s worked in healthcare quality improvement. She lends technical assistance to primary

care practices, helping providers to make changes that will enhance their practice and their patient.

Click here to learn more!

Achieving Adolescent Wellness through Preventative Care Online Module

Want to learn more about Adolescent Wellness?

This 45 minute narrated power point presentation, available online, provides introductory information about the adolescent population, adolescent behavior, the social determinants of health and more!

Learning Objectives:

• Increase knowledge on the importance of annual wellness visits for adolescents.

• Develop awareness of risk factors prominent in the adolescent population

• Incorporate communication skills learned to encourage adolescents to attend annual wellness visits and take charge of their health

Presented by Lyndsay Goss MSN, RNLyndsay is a nurse educator with a passion of community and population health. She is in

the process of receiving her DNP as a Public Health Nurse Leader.

Click here to learn more!

Antibiotic Stewardship Online Module

Want to learn more about Antibiotic Stewardship?

This 45 minute narrated power point presentation, available online, provides introductory information about the importance of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, and the risks and benefits of using antibiotics.

Learning Objectives:• Review the risks and benefits of antibiotic use• Describe what is meant by antibiotic resistance• Discuss Antibiotic Stewardship and why it is so

important• Identify the 7 CORE elements of an Inpatient Antibiotic

Stewardship Program• Consider what you can do as a nurse

Presented by Gloria Thorington, RN, CPHQ, CPPS Consultant II

Click here to learn more!

The Responsive Practice training is online, on-demand, free for a limited time, and eligible for continuing education & continuing medical education credits. Responsive Practice enhances health care providers’ ability to deliver culturally competent, accessible care to people with intellectual, mobility, and other disabilities. Learning objectives:

• Describe disparities in health experienced by people with disabilities compared to people without disabilities;

• Recognize barriers to accessing health care & preventive services; and

• Acquire strategies & approaches to provide disability-competent, responsive care.

Register for the training at

www.ResponsivePractice.org@nhdph

@IOD.DPH

Responsive PracticeProviding Health Care & Screenings

to Individuals with Disabilities

NursesSouthern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

PhysiciansSouthern NH AHEC, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1226

SBIRTScreening, Brief Intervention,

and Referral to Treatment

This one-hour lunch and learn will provide information on integrating Screening Brief

Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) into primary care practice.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Explain substance misuse challenges in NH.

• Discuss the three major components of SBIRT

• Describe why using SBIRT is important.

• Identify potential internal workflows to screen

patients in primary care.

Continuing Education Information

Nurses

Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the

Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses

Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

1.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1148

Physicians

The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society,

designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation

in the activity.

Target Audience: All

members of the practice team,

including physicians, nurse

practitioners, physician

assistants, nurses, medical

assistants and patient service

representatives.

Scheduling:

This program can be offered

at a day and time that best

suits your practice. Contact

Maria Sillari, IDN 6 to

schedule a program at

msillari14@gmail.com

Sponsored

by IDN 6

Health care providers have opportunities to engage and support clients who

use drugs in setting and attaining health related goals. This session will

engage attendees in collaborative learning, conversation, and case

discussion to identify opportunities to engage clients in setting goals.

This one-hour session will first focus on provider acceptance of ‘where a

person is at’ as a precursor to supporting client driven goal setting. Cases

shared within this session will highlight exemplars of engaged approaches

as well as opportunities for improvement.

Evidence related to harm reduction approaches and goal setting will be

discussed and harm reduction best practices, evidence, and current local

and national resources will be provided.

Participants will consider how goal attainment can be supported with syringe

service programs, overdose prevention and treatment, medications

prescribed to mitigate withdrawal symptoms, and referrals across health

care and community services including peer recovery supports.

SchedulingThis program can be offered at a day and time that best suits your organization. Contact Maria Sillari, IDN 6, msillari14@gmail.com to schedule a program.

Target AudienceAll members of the practice team including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and patient service representatives.

Faculty

Kerry Nolte, PhD, FNP-C

Continuing Education

Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

1.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1250

Enhancing Provider Skills in Serving Active Substance Users

Sponsored by Region 6

Integrated Delivery Network

Learning ObjectivesAfter this session, participants will be able to:

Relate the concepts of humility and curiosity to learn about

substance use disorders as precursors to have supportive and

pragmatic conversations with clients.

Identify opportunities in varied practice settings to engage clients

who use drugs in setting and achieving goals

Conduct collaborative goal setting for overdose and infection

prevention with people who use drugs to augment substance

disorder screening, treatment, referral, and recovery.

Apply harm reduction principles to supporting patient experience

drug withdrawal symptoms.

Learning Outcome

Participants will report a change in practice 6 months after the

educational intervention