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Pathways to Health
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March 17, 2020
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SWCAHEC is committed to the safety and well-being of our community members. With this in mind, we are taking the following measures to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. SWCAHEC is putting the following guidelines in place:
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- As of Monday, March 16, the SWCAHEC office at 701 Camino de Rio, Suite 320 will be closed until April 13th. The situation will be assessed at that time for future closure.
- SWCAHEC staff will be working remotely and available via email. We will continue all programming virtually until further notice.
- All meetings and/or trainings will take place by phone or Zoom video conferencing, rather than in person.
- The following in-person events have been postponed except ones offered via ZOOM:
- Naloxone Training, Fort Lewis College, March 24th (will be offered via ZOOM)
- AHEC Scholars Collaborative Meeting, SWCAHEC Office, March 30 (will be offered via ZOOM)
- QMAP Training, SWCAHEC Office, April 9th and 10 - New Dates TBD
- QPR Training, Fort Lewis College, April 7th - New Date TBD
- Nursing Education and Celebration Event, May 7th - New Date TBD
- Information about in-person events after May 15th will be forthcoming.
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Thank you for your consideration of these guidelines. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kate Hartzell, Executive Director, at [email protected].
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The following are some links with updated information related to both local disease information as well as the larger disease outbreak.
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Still Happening!
Naloxone training scheduled for March 24th Online Via ZOOM
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Time: Mar 24, 2020 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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A free training in the administration of Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses. Learn how to save a life, reversing the effects of heroin or prescription opioid overdoses with a short training on the basics of Narcan administration. No prior medical knowledge or skills are required. The training is comprised of a short lecture on the brain science behind opioid overdoses, safety protocol, and an overview of Colorado Good Samaritan Law.
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Cancelled Until Further Notice!
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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training
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We feel that the in-person component of the training is very important, and cannot be replicated online.
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Remote Learning
Spring break will be extended by one week and will begin Monday, March 16. This extra week will allow us to transition most courses to remote learning so we can minimize the number of people on campus and practice social distancing with courses that will still need to be held in person. We will begin this new format on Monday, March 30. CCCOnline classes will continue as scheduled. PCC Online students should contact their instructor to see how the class will proceed.
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City Closing Facilities and Canceling/Modifying Upcoming Meetings
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Durango, CO: As a proactive mitigation effort, the City of Durango is coordinating with San Juan Basin Public Health and La Plata County to take measures to ensure our staff and community members are not exposed to or contributing to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID- 19).
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City of Durango facility closures effective Monday, March 16:
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Durango Community Recreation Center
Chapman Hill
Durango Gymnastics
Durango Public Library
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Other helpful resources include the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the CDC and the COHelp line at 877-462-2911.
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Text-to-911 now available
The Durango/La Plata 911 Emergency Communication Center now has a Text-to-911 option for emergencies designed to assist those who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired or who may be unsafe if they were to be heard making a voice call. Learn more...
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Get the Latest Up to Date News
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As healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to meet consumers’ demands for convenience and affordability, a meaningful telemedicine strategy will be critical to organizations looking to offer convenient alternatives to accessing care. The goal of this series is to educate participants on a range of telehealth options, to give them the knowledge to be able to evaluate those options, and to ultimately engage participants in building a strategy for implementing a telehealth model into their practice.
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IMPLEMENTING A SUCCESSFUL TELEHEALTH PROGRAM
COMMITMENT:
Seven weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 PM MST
April 6 - May 18
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AUDIENCE:
Colorado-based primary care team staff including clinicians and other decision-makers in the realm of clinical strategy and health technology
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Eliminating health disparities and improving health among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals is imperative to achieving health equity. This introductory online course is about understanding the issues - we will examine ourselves and work to better understand the experience of those in the LGBTQ community.
This six-week online learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ health from multiple perspectives.
Spring 2020 - (April - May) Registration Open
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CHILD ABUSE RESPONSE AND EVALUATION (CARE) NETWORK
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We are excited to announce the launch of a new state funded initiative to create a network of healthcare providers around the state dedicated to serving children impacted by child maltreatment. The goal of the program is to improve local access to quality medical evaluations for children under 6 years old with a concern of physical abuse/neglect and children under 13 years old with concern of sexual abuse.
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Providers who choose to join the Child Abuse Response and Evaluation (CARE) Network will attend the new provider training, a two day in-person conference. Topics will include best practices for medical assessment and behavioral health screenings, as well as skills to improve collaboration with other family-serving professionals. This initial training will be followed by ongoing tele-education and mentorship, including case review and consultation. Designated providers receive enhanced reimbursement for evaluations. The CARE Network is funded through the Department of Public Health and Environment. The Kempe Center serves as the resource center for training and support for designated CARE Network providers.
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Applications are being accepted to join the CARE Network. The first new provider training will be held in Vail, CO on May 3 & 4, 2020. Training and accommodations are free for those who join the CARE Network. Visit our website kempeCAREnetwork.org to find out more information about this exciting new initiative and how to join as a designated provider!
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Visit https://www.kempecarenetwork.org/2020-new-provider-training for latest up to date information. Have questions? Email [email protected]
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Adolescent Reproductive Health in Primary Care
Primary Care Providers (MD/DO, APP)
Six weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 AM MST
April 9 - May 14 - (Registration closes April 2)
Register here
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ECHO COLORADO
LATEST NEWS!
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The Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RM-PHTC) is housed within the Center for Public Health Practice at the Colorado School of Public Health. We are one of the 10 Regional Public Health Training Centers designated by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to provide training to professionals addressing public health issues. We serve Region VIII – which includes Colorado, Montana, North and South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
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For Colorado Nursing Community News. Click here
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RN/Registered Nurse Oncology Patient Navigator
The RN Navigator serves as the primary point of contact and is responsible for coordinating the care and services of the identified patient populations for an extended period of time across the continuum of care. The incumbent promotes effective resource utilization and assumes a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team to identify and eliminate barriers to care in order to achieve an optimal clinical outcome for the patient and their caregivers. Apply here
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Comfort Keepers is hiring a Director of Nursing/Alternate Administrator
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The Director of Nurses/Alternate Administrator ensures Comfort Keepers high standards of professional nursing through overseeing medical and non-medical directed services, providing education on health maintenance and disease prevention, and providing case management. The Director of Nurses/Alternate Administrator will travel to client homes within the service area to ensure proper care is being provided, and that procedures and policies are being followed. This position will oversee daily operations and a team of Care Coordinators.
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The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, holds a current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in this state, and has three to five years of nursing experience with at least one year of home health experience and two years in a management or supervisory position. He or she must have a current CPR certification and a copy of an updated TB test results/chest x-ray. In addition, he or she has a genuine desire to work with the elderly or disabled, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and current automobile insurance and fluent English speaking and writing skills. Visit Comfort Keepers for a job description.
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Healthcare Job Opportunities in SW Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango, Click HERE
Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Pagosa Springs, Click HERE
Southwest Health System, Cortez, Click HERE
Axis Health System, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs,
Click HERE
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