Course Code: REL-HHS-0-CH4
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the importance of Health Centers in the United States.
Summarize the 18 Health Center Program Requirements.
Describe 3 specific values that Health Centers offer your community and patients.
Cite at least 2 benefits that your Health Center enjoys as part of the program.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Importance of Health Centers in the United States
A. Meet Ms. Jones
B. Why Health Centers Exist
C. Benefits of Health Centers for the Community
D. How Do Health Centers Work Exactly?
E. Quality Delivery of Care
F. Benefits of Being a Health Center
G. Review H. Summary
Section 3: Requirements to Become and Remain a Health Center
A. Legislative Authority
B. 19 Program Requirements
C. Site Visits
D. #1: Need
E. #2: Required and Additional Services
F. Let’s Learn!
G. Specialty Services
H. #3: Staffing Requirement
I. Additional Program Requirements
J. More about Sliding Fee Discounts
K. #9: Key Management Staff
L. Additional Management and Finance Requirements
M. Governance
N. Review
O. Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Instructor: David P. Wagner, M.H.C.M.
David P. Wagner, M.H.C.M. is a fiscal and administrative specialist for HRSA in the Operational Site Visit Review process, as well as a provider of technical assistance to Health Centers through his own firm FQHC Consultants, Inc. Mr. Wagner has his Master's degree in Health Care Management. He brings with him a wealth of experience in all areas of Health Center operations, including clinical operations, finance, billing and collections, governance, administration, quality improvement, strategic planning, service coordination, as well as contracting and direct provision. Mr. Wagner has over 30 years of experience in operations of Health Centers including presenting on numerous topics for state and national primary care associations, thereby assisting Health Centers in remaining compliant with program requirements and sustaining operations.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.