Behavioral Health Telepsychiatry – FINAL CALL FOR INPUT! We 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.
Diabetes Education for Health Professionals – Wednesday, April 10, 1:30-3:00 PM Dr. Rich Jackson and Ms. Elaine Sullivan will present two diabetes workshops in Hilo on Wednesday, April 10. Both sessions are free and at the UH-Mānoa Komohana Research & Extension Center, 875 Komohana St., Room D-202, and online via Zoom. The session for health professionals will be at 1:30-3:00 p.m. (flyer attached), and the session for patients/public from 3:30-5:00 p.m. (flyer attached). Please share this information with your colleagues and patients/clients—see attached flyers.
EVENTS + MEETINGS
HMSA Payment Transformation Meeting – Adults – Tuesday, April 9 – 12:00 PM – 1:15 PMPurpose is to review 2019 engagement and quality performance measures for individual providers and the IPA; view progress to date & answer questions. SPACE LIMITED at EHI IPA Office. Must RSVP by deadline on Friday, April 5, 2019.RSVP attached.
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). Absentee ballots were sent this week for those who asked to receive one. Please contact Susan Mochizuki if you have any questions at smochizuki@ehiipa.com, 808-797-3114.
Physician Aid in Dying Workshop Rescheduled – April 24, 5:30 PM The Physician Aid in Dying Workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 24. Approved for 1.5 AAFP prescribed credits. 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 workshops for East Hawaii IPA Members on OSHA/HIOSH requirements on Tuesday, May 7 (date change), location TBD. THIS IS MEANT FOR CLINIC LEADERS WHO WILL CONDUCT THE TRAINING IN EACH OFFICE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT FOR OSHA/HIOSH TRAINING OF ALL STAFF IN EACH OFFICE. Mr. Yamamoto is willing to schedule individual office visits after the presentation to help assess your compliance. If you are interested in attending the WORKSHOP, 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. Currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors. Sponsorship and exhibit forms attached. Application for CME credits will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. 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 – 6:00 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: “Bipolar Disorder – What You Need To Know!” – Wednesday, April 24, 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
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Mental Health WEBINAR Series: “Bipolar Disorder – What You Need To Know!” – Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Flyer attached.
STOP!Human/Sex Trafficking & Promote Gender Equality on Hawai‘i Island – June 29, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Hilo Women’s Club. Register here.
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).
