Behavioral Health TelepsychiatryWe are building an integrated model of Behavioral Health and would like your feedback on Behavioral Telehealth (i.e., telepsychiatry). We are putting together a model to provide both psychiatric and therapy services for both children and adults. Please complete the attached survey to help us better understand what you believe your needs are relating to using Behavioral Telehealth.
EVENTS + MEETINGS
General Membership Meeting and Election RSVP EHI will hold its General Membership Meeting and Election of new Board members on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Candidates will compete for four open positions. Please RSVP if you can attend or if you are not able to attend and would like an absentee ballot (Registration attached). This form must be received by TODAY. Please contact Susan Mochizuki if you have any questions at smochizuki@ehiipa.com, 808-797-3114.
Physician Aid in Dying Workshop Rescheduled The Physician Aid in Dying Workshop was cancelled last night and will be rescheduled. 1.5 AAFP CME credits will again be offered when the session is held on a future evening. If you are interested in attending, please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com.
OSHA Training Workshop Alan Yamamoto, HIOSH Consultation Project Manager, will offer a two-hour OSHA training for East Hawaii IPA members on Tuesday, May 7, location TBD. If you are interested in attending, please contact Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com. Flyers will be available soon.
23rd Annual East Hawaii IPA Healthcare Symposium – “Advancing Care for Patients, Providers & Communities” – August 16-18, 2019, at the Fairmont Orchid in Waikoloa. Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please contact Joyce if you would like information at jvitales@ehiipa.com.Registration attached.
PROVIDER RESOURCES
HIPAA Online Training – EHI IPA offers online training as a membership benefit for $20 per person. The certification received after successful completion is effective for 2 years. If you are interested, please complete the attached form and fax to 808-935-4472 or email to Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com and send a check to East Hawaii IPA, 670 Ponahawai St., Ste. 117, Hilo, HI 96720.
Healthcare Source HR Screening Tool Available for Members – EHI offers member offices use of a complimentary employee screening tool. The tool helps assess whether staff you are thinking of hiring are the right fit for your office! The tool rates candidates numerically by job performance, retention and service excellence. It also customizes key questions for face-to-face interviews. This program has been used successfully by hundreds of healthcare organizations. Candidates are sent a link to the assessment with results forwarded to a designated office email address. Please email Joyce at jvitales@ehiipa.com if you are interested in learning more about this tool.
Timely Topics in Pediatrics 2019, April 4 at 11:30 AM – 600 PM – Ala Moana Hotel – CMEs offered by AAP Hawaii. Register here.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health CMS Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge – Applications are now open to practices who want to be recognized in the CMS 2019 Million Hearts Control Challenge. Hawaii has only had one practice meet this challenge in the past and MPQH would like to encourage all providers to join! Visit the website to learn more.
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Mental Health WEBINAR Series: “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – What You Need To Know!” – Wednesday, March 27, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Flyer attached.
CMS CPC+ National Meeting Livestream Sessions Available – Thursday, May 9, 2019 – Details to come. Agenda attached.
American Heart Association WEBINARS: Blood Pressure Control Education Series–
“Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement” – Thursday, May 16, 12:30 – 1:30 PM SAVE THE DATE!
“Team-Based Workflows” – Thursday, August 15, 12:30 – 1:30 PM SAVE THE DATE!
“Navigating Blood Pressure Clinical Quality Measures” – Thursday, November 21, 12:30 – 1:30 PM SAVE THE DATE!
Save the Date! Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses Annual Conference – May 17-18, 2019 – Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i. Flyer attached.
PATIENT RESOURCES
Individual Nutrition Counseling Referral for Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi (HMONO) – Refer your patients to nutrition counseling with Stacy Haumea at HMONO using their referral form (here). Under the “Referred to” section, select HMONO Family Medicine Clinic.
Walk with a Doc – Lili‘uokalani Gardens Park – Dr. Craig Kadooka – WWAD will be celebrating their 5th year of weekly walks in May! Every Sunday, WWAD meets at the park across the street from Hilo Bay Café. Come down to hear a safety issue on walking or a topic on staying healthy at 8:00 AM, then a little stretching, and off you go. Everyone is welcome to come!
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health: New Patient Tool for Heart Health – Check the MPQH website for their heart health calendar. These are free for patients and can start anytime of the year and includes weight logs and health tips. These offer a fun and easy way for patients to monitor their weight. A calendar example (scroll to the bottom for the example) and order form can be found here. Because it is free, there is a limit of 20 calendars per facility.
American Heart Association – HILO HEART WALK 2019 – Saturday, March 30, 7:30 AM – Hilo Bayfront Park. Length of walk is 5k (3.1 miles). Visit website for more information (here) or contact Joann Yang for more information: 808-377-6646
Beacon Health – PCP Referral for Behavioral Health Support – Beacon Health offers behavioral health services for HMSA patients. Attached is the referral form (here), the overview of services (here), and the WHO-5 Well-Being index tool (here).
