America s Voice for Community Health Care

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2 America s Voice for Community Health Care The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) represents Community and Migrant Health Centers, as well as Health Care for the Homeless and Public Housing Primary Care Programs and other community-based health centers. Founded in 1971, NACHC is a nonprofit advocacy organization providing education, training and technical assistance to health centers in support of their mission to provide quality health care to medically underserved populations.

3 The NACHC Mission To promote the provision of high quality, comprehensive and affordable health care that is coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent, and community directed for all medically underserved populations.

4 For further information about NACHC and America s Health Centers Visit us at

5 Integrating Oral Health with Primary Care Tri-State Oral Health Summit April 18, 2015 Atlanta, Georgia Donald L. Weaver, M.D. Associate Medical Officer National Association of Community Health Centers

6 The Triple Aim Better care Better health Lower costs

7 Value Care Collaboration How can we work together to demonstrate the value of health centers at the local, state, and national level? Collaborating: Sharing models that work Supporting each other

8 Value Care Collaboration The Challenge Managing high cost complex patients over time and across organizations Wellness and prevention for all patients

9 Value Care Collaboration Cross Cutting Elements Social determinants of health Patient; Family and Community Centeredness Engaged and Strong Workforce

10 Team Care HRSA Interprofessional Oral Health Core Clinical Domains and Competencies Risk Assessment Oral Health Evaluation Preventive Intervention Communication and Education Interprofessional Collaborative Practice

11 What have we learned? Key Components of Successful Models Support from leadership Staff buy-in Integrated staff meetings Integrated patient record system Clear measurable goals

12 What have we learned? Strategies to Address Key Barriers Partner with existing community resources Prioritize referrals based on risk Identify and partner with local oral healthcare providers Partner with local/regional dental schools and dental hygiene programs Support cost-benefit studies

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14 I W A N T Y O U

15 To Help: Make sure oral health is integrated with primary care in your health center s transformation work Educate each of the team members Share and promote available resources Mobilize the team

16 HEENOT

17 Smiles for Life A national, comprehensive, oral health curriculum developed by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Endorsed by a variety of organizations Comes with free continuing education credit

18 The Oral Exam Smiles for Life Oral to Systemic Fluoride Varnish

19 Smiles for Life Pregnant Patients Children Adult Geriatric Acute Dental Patients

20 Pocket Cards ios App Educational Handouts Guidelines Educational Posters Smiles for Life Oral Health Risk Assessment and Patient Management Tools

21 PACT = Protecting All Children s Teeth A national, comprehensive, oral health curriculum for children developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics 13 chapters addressing oral health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral health disease in children. Free continuing professional education available.

22 Integrating Oral Health with Primary Care: A Roadmap to Key Resources

23 What is your strategy for mobilizing the team? How will you use the resources available to help you? What other resources do you need?

24 Do you have a plan for implementation? How will you know you re successful?

25 We Need You!!!

26 Questions? Donald L. Weaver, M.D. Associate Medical Officer National Association of Community Health Centers