Rural Health Workshop Day 1: Tuesday, June 20
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Agenda for Day 1
This year’s Rural Health Workshop agenda is packed full of speakers from the state and national level covering a variety of topics including mental and behavioral health, maternal and child health, regulatory risk prevention, telehealth and more! Take a look at the Rural Health Workshop schedule for each day and start planning your sessions.
Check-In and Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:00-8:00 a.m. | Room: Grand Foyer
Plenary Session
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Welcome to the Rural Health Workshop
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speakers
- Lacey Cavanaugh, MD, Regional Medical Director, LDH/Office of Public Health/Southwest Regional Office
- Denaé Hebert, MBA, Executive Director, Louisiana Rural Health Association
- Nicole Coarsey, MPA, Louisiana State Rural Health Officer, Well-Ahead Louisiana
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Session Description
Opening comments and welcome from Well-Ahead Louisiana and Louisiana Rural Health Association.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
A View from the Hill: Rural Health Updates from Washington, D.C.
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speaker
- Alexa McKiney, JD, Regulatory Affairs Manager, National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
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Session Description
This presentation will focus on recent federal policy updates and what they mean for rural health care. Updates from Congress, updates from the Administration, and recent work by the National Rural Health Association’s government affairs team will be shared. In addition, opportunities for attendees to participate in advocacy with NRHA will be covered.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
9:30-10:00 a.m. | Room: Grand Foyer
Breakout Session 1
10:00-11:00 a.m.
ECHO: A New Way of Learning
Room: Willowick 1
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Session Speaker
- Taunya Williams, MHA, Healthcare Innovation Manager, Well-Ahead Louisiana
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Session Description
Well-Ahead Louisiana has partnered with the ECHO Institute® in New Mexico to develop multiple ECHO programs using the Project ECHO® model. Project ECHO creates a space where providers can share knowledge and build support to better manage patients with complex care needs in their own communities. This program provides a consultative link between specialists and community clinicians throughout the state via videoconferencing technology.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Doing Mental Health Differently
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speakers
- Maria Alexander, Program Director and MHFA Instructor, Metropolitan Human Services District
- Karlee Seider, Louisiana Public Health Institute
- Gladys Campbell, Education Director, NAMI New Orleans
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Session Description
In Louisiana, it is estimated that 650,000 adults and 245,000 children have diagnosable mental illness (Rapids Parish Health Profile). Only 38.2% of adults with mental illness in Louisiana receive any form of treatment from either the public system or private providers. The remaining 61.8% receive no mental health treatment (SAMHSA). This presentation will highlight current effort in Louisiana train individuals in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to coordinate equitable community outreach, collaborate across sectors, and improve general knowledge regarding mental health risk factors and resources in Louisiana.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Developing a Violence Prevention Program: One Size Does Not Fit All
Room: Willowick 2
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Session Speakers
- Anjanette Hebert, CHPA, CHEP, VP of Healthcare, PalAmerican Security
- Glenn Eiserloh, CHSP, Risk Consultant, LHA Trust Funds/HSLI/The Physicians Trust
- Crystal Mitchel, MSN, eMBA, BS, RN, CENP, Chief Clinical Officer/VP of Growth & Development, Southern EVALS
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Session Description
Workplace violence occurs in a variety of circumstances and situations, from Rural Health Clinics to Large Tertiary Care Centers, it remains a topic that institutions should be prepared for and understand in order to maintain a safe environment. Effective communication, awareness, and strategy all aid in the ability to create and implement a successful Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. By the conclusion of the presentation, you will be able to identify the next steps to ensure the safety of your team at your organization.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Telehealth 101: Embracing the Future of Healthcare Best Practices and Challenges
Room: Grand III
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Session Speaker
- Derrick Ramsey, B.B.A M.Ed., Senior Director, Innovative Healthcare Transformations (InHT), TexLa Telehealth Resource Center
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Session Description
Telehealth is revolutionizing the way healthcare is being provided worldwide. This comprehensive presentation on Telehealth 101 will provide attendees with an insightful introduction to the rapidly evolving world of telemedicine, its key concepts, and best practices for implementation. Designed for healthcare professionals, administrators, and technology enthusiasts, this presentation will offer attendees a solid foundation in understanding the opportunities, challenges, and practical applications of telehealth within modern healthcare systems.
Breakout Session 2
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Using Community Health Workers in Your Rural Facility
Room: Willowick 1
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Session Speaker
- Tracie Ingram, BA, Community Health Ways Tri-Regional Supervisor, LDH/OPH Bureau of Regional and Clinical Operations
- Jantz Malbrue, MSPH, Population Health Manager, LDH/OPH Bureau of Regional and Clinical Operations
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Session Description
This session will discuss what Community Health Workers (CHWs) are and how using them will help your patients. It includes where the current state CHWs are located and how to access their services. Lastly, it will discuss being able to hire a CHW for your facility and how to bill for their services.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Documentation for Clinicians in a Live Access World
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speakers
- Jamie Lamb, AIC, INS, SCLA, Director of Claims Operations, LHA Trust Fund
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Session Description
This presentation highlights the 21st Century Cures Act and the requirements under the Information Blocking Rule. We will address what electronic health data is to be made available based on the rule to encourage compliance. We will also discuss the use and best practices for physician charting, patient portal use, and the current litigation climate with case examples.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Provider to Provider Consultation Line (PPCL): A Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Program
Room: Willowick 2
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Session Speakers
- Jody West, LCSW-BACS, Program Manager, Louisiana Department of Health – Bureau of Family Health
- Laina Raggette, LCSW-BACS, PPCL Program Manager, Louisiana Department of Health – Bureau of Family Health
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Session Description
Information will be provided about why the Provider to Provider Consultation Line is needed, how it can impact your practice with pediatric patients, and how you can access multiple services available to you and your staff.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Clinical Applications of Telemedicine in Surgery and Beyond
Room: Grand III
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Session Speaker
- Ariel P. Santos, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FCCM, Director, Texas Tech Telemedicine Program
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Session Description
Compendium on the application of telemedicine and digital health in surgical specialties.
Lunch and Learn Session
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Louisiana Health Equity Consortium (LHEC) and Mitigating Disparities in Healthcare in Rural Louisiana
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speaker
- Theresa Hudson, MPH, Health Disparities Manager, Louisiana Department of Health – Bureau of Community Partnerships and Health Equity
- Karen Wyble, DNP, MSN, MHA, MBA, RN, Vice President of Regional Community Affairs, Ochsner Lafayette General
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Session Description
This presentation will explain the purpose of the Louisiana Health Equity Consortium housed under the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). It will also explain the connection the Consortium has with the Health Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force. Karen Wyble will speak on specific work the Task Force has done to mitigate health disparities and future steps they plan to take.
Chair of the taskforce for the resolution, HCR #44, with an intentional focus in mitigating disparities in healthcare in rural Louisiana.
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Food/Refreshments Provided
Plated Lunch (Pork Loin), Salad, Bread Pudding
Breakout Session 3
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Using Community Engagement to Improve Rural Health Care in the Mississippi Delta Region and Drive Sustainability
Room: Willowick 1
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Session Speakers
- Kristen Dillon, MD, FAAFP, Chief Medical Officer, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)
- Ambresha Johnson George, MHA, Community Program Specialist II, National Rural Health Resource Center
- Mary Ellen Pratt, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, St. James Parish Hospital
- Rachel Becnel, RN BSN, Community Champion/Chief Clinic Operating Officer, St. James Parish Hospital
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Session Description
With support from the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program, discover how health care organizations in the Mississippi Delta utilized data, assessments, and community feedback to drive change and improve sustainability by developing a local system of care, filling gaps in service, and building local capacity to sustain performance gains. Learn about the application, eligibility, and selection process for the DRCHSD Program.
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Telehealth Risks in the Physician Office Practice & Rural Health Clinics
Room: Grand III
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Session Speaker
- Caroline Stegeman, RN, BSN, MJ, ONC, CPHRM, CPSO, Director of Patient Safety, LHA Trust Funds
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Session Description
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed telehealth into a go-to method for physician office practices and clinics to provide healthcare for their patients. But now that we are adjusting to a “new normal” way of living post-pandemic, what does this mean for telehealth? The presentation discusses risks associated with conducting telehealth visits and best practices when caring for patients virtually.
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Program, Hope in Recovery
Room: Willowick 2
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Session Speaker
- Katie Corkern, Executive Director, Louisiana Rural Mental Health Alliance
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Session Description
This presentation will cover an overview of the mental health rehabilitation program – what it is, who qualifies, and more. In addition, this presentation will share information on how rural providers (RHCs, FQHCs, and rural hospitals) can assist in connecting their patients to these resources in their area.
1:15-2:15 p.m.
The Rural Emergency Hospital Designation — Look Before You Leap!
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speaker
- Billy U. Philips, Jr., Ph.D., M.P.H., Executive Vice President and Director, The F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health
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Session Description
Discuss the newest CMS Designation for Rural Hospitals 50 beds or less, discuss rationale for this Designation, some pros and cons to conversation, the role of telehealth, and provide links to helpful information resources.
Coffee and Snack Break with Exhibitors
2:15-2:45 p.m. | Room: Grand Foyer
Plenary Session
2:45-3:30 p.m.
NARHC Updates
Room: Grand IV
More information to come
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Session Speaker
- Sarah Hohman, National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC)
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Session Description
Session Description
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Environmental Health and Climate Change: Compounding Risks for Rural Communities
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speaker
- E. Benjamin Money, Jr., MPH, Senior Vice President of Population Health, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
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Session Description
This session will overview the current and projected impacts of climate change and compounding environmental threats to human health. The impact of air, water, and vector borne diseases will be reviewed. A discussion of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies for rural health providers will provide resources to participants.
4:15-4:30 p.m.
Closing Session
Room: Grand IV
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Session Speakers
- Denaé Hebert, MBA, Executive Director, Louisiana Rural Health Association
- Nicole Coarsey, MPA, Rural Health State Officer, Well-Ahead Louisiana
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Session Description
Closing comments from Well-Ahead Louisiana and Louisiana Rural Health Association
Networking Reception with Exhibitors
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Room: Grand Foyer