Best Practices for Developing a Quality Improvement Workplan
One of the easiest ways to ensure compliance with HRSA requirements, as well as align with industry standard best practices, is to develop a Quality Management (QM) Workplan.
HRSA Requirements for Strategic Planning
In the past 2-3 years, priorities for health centers have shifted dramatically, which for many resulted in putting goals and objectives within their strategic plan on hold.
Tips for Integrating Behavioral Health with Primary Care
Although the integration of behavioral health and primary care has long been an initiative of many nationally recognized organizations, such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many health centers to expedite implementation of the model. The goal of an integrated care model is to provide care that reflects a “whole person” approach.
Factors to Consider when Completing a Change in Scope
Before submitting a Change In Scope (“CIS”), health centers must understand adjusting their scope of services goes beyond just completing Forms 5A, B, and C. A Scope of Project defines a health center’s approved service sites, services, providers, service area and target population.
Pitfalls of Policy Management
Policies are the foundation of a health center’s operations and provide a framework to outline the organization’s position regarding a particular subject and/or issue…
Establishment of Fee Rates
Establishing fees for your health center is one of the most important financial tasks to be undertaken…
Referral Tracking and How to Maintain Compliance
One of the required authorities and responsibilities of a Health Center Board is “approving the selection, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal or termination…
Evaluating Your CEO/Executive Director
One of the required authorities and responsibilities of a Health Center Board is “approving the selection, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal or termination…
Best Practices for Meeting Minutes
Taking minutes is one mode of documentation that health centers can use to demonstrate compliance with various state and federal requirements, including HRSA…
Financial Hardship and Waiving of Fees
Adequate preparation for an OSV requires time, resources, and attention to detail that can often be anxiety provoking. Here are three misconceptions about OSVs that are important to remember, both during the preparation process and during the OSV itself.
