Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Disasters and Tools for Disaster Response

Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Disasters and Tools for Disaster Response https://mailchi.mp/health-emailupdates/dtac-bulletin-racial-and-ethnic-minorities-in-disasters-and-tools-for-disaster-response?e=1162024328&utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on the mental and behavioral health of a substantial and growing part of the U.S. population. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2045 over half the U.S. population will be part of racial and ethnic minority groups. Disaster responders working in minority communities should provide and connect survivors with culturally appropriate, high-quality mental health education, tools, and support. The resources in this product provide information on the effects of disasters on Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaska Native communities, to highlight the importance of multicultural disaster planning and culturally competent mental health supports.

The Dialogue: Partnerships in Disaster Behavioral Health Volume 18, Issue 3

The Dialogue: Partnerships in Disaster Behavioral Health Volume 18, Issue 3 https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac-dialogue-vol-18-issue-3.pdf?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Collaboration is essential to the multidisciplinary approach required to mitigate disaster behavioral health effects. This issue of The Dialogue from the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) shares expert experiences and recommendations for building and pursuing partnerships to support disaster behavioral health services.

Decolonizing Training and Supervision: Supervision Models and Cultural Adaptation 10:00am - August 11, 2023 thru 11:30am - August 11, 2023 | Timezone: US/Central Hosted By:Mid-America MHTTC

Decolonizing Training and Supervision: Supervision Models and Cultural Adaptation 10:00am - August 11, 2023 thru 11:30am - August 11, 2023 | Timezone: US/Central Hosted By:Mid-America MHTTC https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/mid-america-mhttc/event/decolonizing-training-and-supervision-supervision-models-and?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Decolonizing Training and Supervision: Supervision Models and Cultural Adaptation – Webinar Friday, August 11, 2023 11 a.m. ET The objectives for this webinar include: Review common supervision models, highlighting their absence of cultural integration. Critique current supervision models, while discussing their potential to cause harm to supervisees. Identify ways to apply the supervision models in a culturally adapted manner.

Media in Prevention Webinar 3: Using Media in Substance Misuse Prevention 3:00pm - August 1, 2023 thru 4:30pm - August 1, 2023 | Timezone: US/Pacific Hosted By:Pacific Southwest PTTC

Media in Prevention Webinar 3: Using Media in Substance Misuse Prevention 3:00pm - August 1, 2023 thru 4:30pm - August 1, 2023 | Timezone: US/Pacific Hosted By:Pacific Southwest PTTC https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/pacific-southwest-pttc/event/media-prevention-webinar-3-using-media-substance-misuse?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Social media posts and traditional advertising about alcohol are common, and as more states legalize non-medical use of cannabis, cannabis marketing is also increasing. Many brand-generated posts and advertisements use appeals that underage individuals find interesting and attractive. In this session, we will discuss alcohol and cannabis marketing on social media and their association with outcomes related to substance use among adolescents and young adults.

Incentives on a Dime for Recovery and Drug Court Teams – Webinar Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12 p.m. ET

Incentives on a Dime for Recovery and Drug Court Teams – Webinar Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12 p.m. ET https://attcnetwork.org/centers/new-england-attc/event/incentives-dime-recovery-and-drug-court-teams?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D This is a new webinar for criminal justice professionals. Incentives on a Dime is a 1 ½ hour session that focuses on learning the science supporting the use of incentives and their effective application. The training includes a deep dive into multiple affordable evidence-based incentives including positive peer board, certificates, hand-made cards, “easing the burden” incentives, fishbowl, spin the wheel, tokens such as Decision Dollars, and more. The workshop focuses on the creation, implementation, and delivery of incentives. Participants will leave with detailed handouts, a fully customized toolkit, and skills!

Summer Focus on Problem Gambling Session #3: Cultural Humility When Addressing Gambling and Gambling-Related Harms 10:00am - August 3, 2023 | Timezone: US/Pacific Hosted By:Northwest ATTCv

Summer Focus on Problem Gambling Session #3: Cultural Humility When Addressing Gambling and Gambling-Related Harms 10:00am - August 3, 2023 | Timezone: US/Pacific Hosted By:Northwest ATTC https://attcnetwork.org/centers/northwest-attc/event/summer-focus-problem-gambling-session-3-cultural-humility-when?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Cultural Humility When Addressing Gambling and Gambling-Related Harms – Webinar Thursday, August 3, 2023 1 p.m. ET Gambling has, in some way, been a part of most cultures since time immemorial. And in the present day, video gaming is a ‘global uniter’ in many countries around the world. This session will focus on lessons learned on important cultural considerations for behavioral health providers to take into account as they have gambling- or gaming- related conversations, be that with clients or the general public. The intention of this session is to equip the behavioral health provider with tools to be able to integrate conversations about gambling and gaming, by creating a “safe space” to talk about them with cultural humility and sensitivity.

Bridging HIV & SUD: Innovations in the Field – Webinar Series Friday, August 4, 2023 12 p.m. ET

Bridging HIV & SUD: Innovations in the Field – Webinar Series Friday, August 4, 2023 12 p.m. ET This presentation will provide an overview of harm reduction in New Mexico including how we reach people who use substances and the partners we work with. The session is part of the Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field webinar series. The series is highlighting innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder in people at risk for and living with HIV. https://opioidresponsenetwork.org/UpcomingEventsCalendar.aspx?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#event=76818085;instance=20230804120000?popup=1

Engaging Our Native Relatives in the Healing Process During SUD Treatment and Beyond 2:00pm - August 7, 2023 | Timezone: US/Central Hosted By:National American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC

Engaging Our Native Relatives in the Healing Process During SUD Treatment and Beyond 2:00pm - August 7, 2023 | Timezone: US/Central Hosted By:National American Indian and Alaska Native ATTC https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-american-indian-and-alaska-native-attc/event/engaging-our-native-relatives-healing?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Engaging Our Native Relatives in the Healing Process During Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Beyond – Webinar Series Monday, August 7, 2023 3 p.m. ET Monday, August 14, 2023 3 p.m. ET Monday, August 21, 2023 3 p.m. ET Monday August 28, 2023 3 p.m. ET Mr. Doug Widow Jr. (Cheyenne River Sioux), Mr. Wakiyan Peta (Cheyenne River Sioux), and other Native American guests explore issues and ideas related to engaging AI/AN patients (relatives) in the treatment process along the continuum from evaluation to continuing care. A number of important issues will be addressed in this culturally informed interactive webinar. Topics may include grief/trauma/ loss, cultural awareness/ sensitivity, past generations, Western v. Indigenous approaches, cravings/ urges in early recovery, culture is recovery, and stories of experience, strength, and resilience.

Back to School Sessions: A Series of Workshops on Trauma-Informed Approaches & Practices to Steer Into and Through This School Year – Webinar Series Series runs throughout August and September 2023Back to School Sessions: A Series of Workshops on Trauma-Informed Approaches & Practices to Steer Into and Through This School Year – Webinar Series Series runs throughout August and September 2023

Back to School Sessions: A Series of Workshops on Trauma-Informed Approaches & Practices to Steer Into and Through This School Year – Webinar Series Series runs throughout August and September 2023 https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/pacific-southwest-mhttc/back-school-sessions-series-workshops-trauma-informed-approaches?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=345e42b537-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_26_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-345e42b537-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D In June 2023, SAMHSA released the Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach. This series offers opportunities for text study of the Guide, voices from the field, reflection coaching to tap into our dreams and dilemmas (listen to our to-be-released podcast episodes), skill building or refreshing (trauma-informed suicide prevention for administrators) and workshopping the way our systems and teams align our visions (collaboration across initiatives and divisions). Sessions include: Workshop 1 - Study Session: A Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach The Framework, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 6 p.m. ET Workshop 2 - Giving Voice to Youth Psychological Strengths: A Photovoice Partnership Project Trauma Informed Principle to Practice: Empowerment, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6 p.m. ET Workshop 3 - Dreams, Dilemmas and Dialogues Trauma-Informed Principle to Practice: Transparency, Trustworthiness and Cultural Humility, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 6 p.m. ET Workshop 4 - Trauma Informed Suicide Prevention for Administrators Trauma Informed Principle to Practice: Safety & Peer Support, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6 p.m. ET Workshop 5 - Collaborating Within and Across our School Systems Trauma Informed Principle to Practice: Collaboration, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6 p.m. ET

Request for Information; Episode-Based Payment Model

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/18/2023-15169/request-for-information-episode-based-payment-model Important New Changes to Improve Access to Behavioral Health in Medicare https://www.cms.gov/blog/important-new-changes-improve-access-behavioral-health-medicare CMS Releases First Annual Evaluation Report for the End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices Model https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2023/etc-1st-eval-report-app Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography in Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disease https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-tracking-sheet.aspx?ncaid=308 CMS Released New Materials and Updates on the Inflation Reduction Act July 18: CMS continues to implement the Inflation Reduction Act to lower health care costs for consumers. CMS released a summary with sample calculations of how monthly costs may be calculated under the provision of the new drug law requiring Part D sponsors to provide enrollees the option to pay out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in monthly payments over the course of the plan year, instead of upfront, beginning in 2025, and a new FAQ for Medicare Advantage plans clarifying how certain provisions apply. CMS also released a Revised Information Collection Request seeking comments on the negotiation process for the Medicare Drug Pricing Negotiation Program. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/monthly-cap-cost-sharing-technical-memo-july-2023.pdf

Making Healthcare Safer IV: A Continuous Updating of Patient Safety Harms and Practices.

Making Healthcare Safer IV: AHRQ’s fourth iteration of Making Healthcare Safer intends to address this issue by publishing evidence-based reviews of patient safety practices and topics as they are completed. This intentional release of updated reviews will aid healthcare organization leaders in prioritizing implementation of evidence-based practices in a timelier way. The report also will help researchers identify where more research is needed in a timelier way and assist policymakers in understanding which patient safety practices have the supporting evidence for promotion.

CMS EPCS Program Update and Learn About Proposals in the CY 2024 PFS Pro...

Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) invites you to attend the upcoming Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) Program Update and Learn About Proposals in the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule Webinar on July 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Click the link below to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4344144484082218590

Value and Efficiency Supplemental Item Set for Medical Office SOPS

Value and Efficiency Supplemental Item Set for Medical Office SOPS: The Value and Efficiency supplemental items assess efficiency, waste reduction, patient-centeredness, and high quality care at a reasonable cost.

Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Item Set for Medical Office SOPS

Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Item Set for Medical Office SOPS: The SOPS® Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Items for the Medical Office Survey are designed to be used in conjunction with the core Medical Office SOPS to help medical offices assess the extent to which their organizations support the diagnostic process, accurate diagnoses, and communication around diagnoses. The supplemental items may be added to the end of the Medical Office Survey, just before the Background Questions (Section H), to assess content in areas not included in the core questionnaire. The Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Items were developed and pilot tested for providers and staff and ask for their opinions about their medical office’s processes around diagnosis.

Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture

Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture: The SOPS® Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Items for the Medical Office Survey are designed to be used in conjunction with the core Medical Office SOPS to help medical offices assess their organization’s support of the diagnostic process, accurate diagnoses, and communication of diagnoses.