Southern NH Area Health Education Center August 2018 Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and Programs August 30 Summer Camp 31 Summer Camp 1 Summer Camp 2 Summer Camp & Trauma Informed Care 3 Summer Camp 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 Infection Connection 21 22 23 24 25 September 27 28 29 30 31 Motivational Interviewing 1 3 HAPPY LABOR DAY! 4 5 6 7 Motivational Interviewing 8
10 11 12 13 14 15 September 17 18 19 National HPV Webinar 20 21 22 October 24 25 26 You are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention & CPSMP Leader Training 1 2 CDSMP Refresher and Worksite Crossover Training 8 9 64-Hour Health Care Community Interpretation Training 3 CPSMP Leader Training 10 Rural Contraception 27 CPSMP Leader Training 4 CPSMP Leader Training 15 16 17 18 NE Bone Club 28 Dementia Care 5 6 11 12 13 19 NE Bone Club 29 Dementia Care 20 Dementia Care Dementia Care 22 23 24 25 26 27 NHPHA Fall Forum November 29 30 31 1 CPSMP Crossover Training & Network Meeting 2 3 LIVE PROGRAM DETAILS ARE DISPLAYED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS CALENDAR. ONLINE PROGRAM DETAILS ARE AT THE BACK OF THE BLITZMAIL.
A Taste of Motivational Interviewing- Guiding Conversations August 31, 2018 9:00-12:00 p.m. Newmarket NH or Sept. 7, 2018 9:30-12:30 p.m. Frisbie Memorial Hospital Rochester, NH Free Includes light refreshments Continuing Education Nurses Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. 3.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1132 Physicians The Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physical Therapists Application has been made to the New Hampshire Chapter of The American Physical Therapy Association (NH APTA) for continuing education contact hours for physical therapists. Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based practice, person-centered style of communication. It is a process that supports positive health behavior changes through a collaborative interaction that strengthens a person s own motivation for change, rather than imposing externally driven changes. The guiding style of having a Motivational Interviewing conversation helps clients recognize their own needs and wellness interests and what steps they would like to take to achieve them. Target Audience School nurses, nurses, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, family practice physicians, physician assistants, nurse educators, medical assistants, and behavioral health professionals. Learning Objectives After this session, participants will be able to: Describe Motivational Interviewing (MI) and the spirit behind it Describe the four fundamental processes of Motivational Interviewing. Discuss the listening skills used in MI to guide conversation about behavioral change. Practice reflective listening including OARS Client-Centered Listening Skills. Faculty: Lisa Stockwell, MEd ~ It s Your Journey, LLC, Consulting & Training Registration - Available Online! To register for the August 31 session in Newmarket click https://motivationalinterviewingnewmarket.eventbrite.com To register for the September 7 session in Rochester click https://motivationalinterviewingrochester.eventbrite.com For questions please contact: Brianna Ferraro @ 603-895-1514 x2 Sponsored by Region 6 Integrated Delivery Network
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You are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Registration/Refreshments: 5:30 Program: 6:00 to 7:30pm The Elliot at River s Edge, Conference Center 185 Queen City Ave, Manchester Learning Objectives: Define the importance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention and the rational for vaccinating at ages 11 and 12 List the indications for HPV vaccine for girls and for boys Provide useful and compelling information about HPV vaccine to parents to aid in making the decision to vaccinate Locate resources relevant to current immunization practice Be able to position the HPV vaccine as a cancer prevention tool. There is no registration fee for this session, however, space is limited. Refreshments will be served To Register for this event, click https://youarethekeyhpvelliot.eventbrite.com Nurses Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation 1.5 contact hours. Activity Number: 1134 Physicians The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity Funded in part by the National AHEC Organization and Centers for Disease Control..
For more information and resources about HPV: Resources for your practice These materials are being distributed to you as part of the National AHEC Organization (NAO) HPV Immunization Project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to increase awareness of HPV vaccine information, resources and tools. TOOLS AVAILABLE 2016 Binational Immunization Schedule 5 Key Steps to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists poster HPV Handout: What you Need to Know Preteen Vax News MORE TOOLS 1. HPV myth-busting handout made available through our partners at the American Cancer Society. Myths are covered more in depth in an NAO archived webinar, Countering HPV Vaccination Opposition, presented by George Washington University s Comprehensive Cancer Control. You can register for that on-demand webinar and log in to view. 2. NH's HPV profile sheet 3. Tips & Timesavers handout from CDC 4. HPV Vaccine Safety fact sheet from CDC 5. Lady Ganga -one woman's compelling story about cervical cancer and her promotion of HPV awareness. Seven minute video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjcvnch3zw
Better Choices Better Health When: 9/26, 9/27, 10/3, 10/4 Where: Manchester Health Department: Carol M. Rines Center, 1528 Elm Street Time: 9:00am- 4:00pm Lunch will be provided Chronic Pain Self-Management Leader Training Help people with chronic pain live healthier lives Volunteers needed to lead CPSMP workshops Learn and teach: Weekly goal setting Adding exercise to your life Pacing and planning your day Appropriate medication use Communication skills Lead: 6 week workshop series for your community Join: Network of New Hampshire Better Choices Leaders Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chronic-pain-selfmanagement-leader-training-sept-26-27-oct-3-4-2018-tickets-48652031536 Please contact Brianna Ferraro with questions at bferraro@snhahec.org or 895-1514 x 2. Master Trainers: Rachel Eichenbaum & Andrea Z-Covey
Dementia Care Institute Principles and Practice of Mental Health Care in the Long-Term Care Setting Dementia Care Institute/Memcare, LLC 84 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 Telephone: (603) 842-4747 Fax: (603) 842-4746 The cost of this program is $445.00 for Silverbirch Geriatrics Affiliates $535 for other organizations. Select the dates you want to attend: Friday September 28 & Saturday September 29, 2018 Friday, October 19 & Saturday, & October 20, 2019 Friday, November 16 & Saturday, November 17, 2019 Background The landscape of long-term care is changing. As the general population ages, long-term care beds will be occupied by patients who are sicker both mentally and physically. With your help, I would like to substantially improve the way we address the mental health challenges of today and tomorrow. Target Audience Staff working in Long Term Care arena Learning Objectives Identify symptoms, their definition and presentation in various mental illness states Describe brain functions and pathology in various mental illness L Discuss assessment triage and management including milieu management Discuss documentation in light of CMS regulations and survey processes. REGISTRATION FORM Submit Registration via fax 603-842-4746 or mail to: Dementia Care Institute/Memcare, LLC 84 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820 Name: Degree (circle all that apply): MD DO PhD PA NP RN LPN, Other: Name of Institution: Mailing Address: Telephone: E-mail:
Faculty Dr. Sobti grew up in India, and completed medical school at Delhi University in New Delhi, India. He did his residency in psychiatry at St. Elizabeth s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sobti continued his training with a fellowship in Brain Aging and Dementia Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, Maryland. He also completed a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is board-certified in both Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry, and is licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Agenda Day 1 9:00-10:30 am Program 10:30-10:45 am Break 10:45-12:15 pm Program 12:15-1:15 pm Lunch 1:15-2:45 pm Program 2:45-3:00 pm Break 3:00-5:00 pm Program Agenda Day 2 9:00-11:00 am Program 11:00-11:15 am Break 11:15-1:15 pm Program Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing education activity has been approved for 10.0 hours Activity number 1246 The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
64-hour Health Care Community Interpretation Training, in Manchester NH, 03101 22 Bridge St. 2 nd floor, October 9 December 13, 2018 Tuesdays & Thursdays From: 6:00 to 9:30 pm Offering Interpretation Training in NH Since 2002 This is a comprehensive 64-hour program that teaches interpreters to work in health care, educational, social services and some out of court legal fields. The curriculum includes: language access law, the role of the interpreter, the protocol of interpretation, the national code of ethics & standards of practice, memory development, basic anatomy and medical terminology, vocabulary development in both languages, impact of culture on interpretation, resources for interpreters, assisted role-plays, groundwork preparation for the national certification, and more. The cost for the class is $750. Registration fee, language proficiency screening, the manual and exercises/role plays are included in the cost. Each applicant will be screened for English and target language proficiency. Attendance at all classes is mandatory in order to receive a certificate of completion. Individuals interested in this training must complete the form below and include a nonrefundable registration fee (which includes lg. proficiency screening) of $100 check or MO made out to SNHAHEC and e/mail to: Florentina G. Dinu, Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center, 128 State Route 27, Raymond NH 03077, fgdinu@snhahec.org. (603-895-1514 x 5) Please include a copy of your highest education certificate. The balance is due after passing the language proficiency screening. Any buyer may cancel this transaction any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of the transaction. FALL 2018 HCCIT REGISTRATION NAME HOME PHONE OTHER PH. ADDRESS: TOWN STATE/ZIP EMAIL PLACE OF BIRTH NATIVE LANGUAGE OTHER LNG (S) SPOKEN HIGHEST EDU. COMPLETED HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THIS TRAINING? *SNHAHEC website IMIA website Please check: Date: *Other (please specify name): For more information email: fgdinu@snhahec.org If you are interested in a full scholarship go to apply at: https://www.nhcf.org/what-were-upto/new-hampshire-residents-to-get-job-training-for-high-demand-fields-thanks-to-250000-grant-fromeastern-bank-charitable-foundation/
2002-2017 Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center (SNH AHEC) is a non-profit organization with the mission to conduct workforce development activities for current and future health professionals, with a special focus on reducing health disparities and promoting access to health care services in underserved communities. In 2002 SNH AHEC launched the first interpretation training program in NH. Since then SNH AHEC offered, throughout NH, 23 MEDICAL INTERPRETATION CLASSES (MIT) ranging between 54 to 60-hours. The success of the SNHAHEC MIT was recognized by The National AHEC Organization by awarding it with the 2006 AHEC Center Award for Excellency for Special Community Based Programs. Beginning 2012 SNHAHEC has offered, for the first time in New Hampshire, the nationally renowned program THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY INTERPRETER, by Cross Cultural Communications of Columbia MD. This is a comprehensive 64-hour program that teaches interpreters to work in health care, educational, social services and more. The curriculum includes: language access law, the role of the interpreter, the protocol of interpretation, the national code of ethics & standards of practice, memory development, vocabulary development in both languages, impact of culture on interpretation, resources for interpreters and information about the national certification and more. The comprehensive student manual is accompanied by over 50 exercises and role plays. By December 2017 thirteen classes have been offered, one in Somersworth one in Nashua and 11 in Manchester. 164 students graduated from the 13 trainings. Since 2003 SNHAHEC has offered 13 LEGAL INTERPRETATION CLASSES, 11 in Manchester and 2 on the seacoast NH. 230 interpreters received certificates of training. The Legal Interpretation graduates speak over 36 languages. The curriculum includes: language access law, the role of the judicial interpreter, the protocol of interpretation in court and in other legal settings, the code of ethics, memory development, overview of the judicial system, constitutional rights, legal procedures, legal terminology, court procedures, court forms, court procedure observation during court visit and interpreter shadowing. Over 800 students, speaking 45 languages, received certificates of training from the 3 programs and a list of over 400 trained interpreters ready to accept assignments is posted on SNHAHEC website. The interpretation program instructors, Florentina G. Dinu and Inna Lehman, graduated from 3 nationally renowned interpreter training programs: The Community Interpreter -Train the Trainer, offered by Cross Cultural Communication of Columbia MD; Bridging The Gap - Train the Trainer, offered by The Cross Cultural Health Care Program of Washington State and The Art of Medical Interpretation offered by Cross Cultural Communication Systems, Inc. of Massachusetts. SNHAHEC trainings are accredited by the state of NH Department of Education, and is offering cost-effective trainings, continually applying for funding to offer scholarships for applicants who need financial assistance.
Contraception Counseling and Access in Rural Settings October 10, 2018 6:00-8:00pm UNH Durham Campus Room TBD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The goal of this 1.5-hour session is to enhance the ability of healthcare providers in rural settings to meet their patients family-planning needs. Using a combination of lecture, discussion, and case studies, this session will equip participants with skills to address barriers to care in rural areas and to provide patient-centered contraceptive counseling. OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of the 1.5 hour session, the participant will be able to: -Describe the epidemiology of unintended pregnancy in rural areas -List unique barriers to contraceptive access in rural areas -Discuss innovative strategies for providing family planning services in rural areas -Identify and reduce the impact of biases that influence contraceptive counseling for rural patients -Incorporate rural patient preferences and priorities into shared decision making AGENDA: 6:00-6:30-Registration and Pre Test 6:30-7:30-Program 7:30-8:00-Q&A and post test/evaluation TARGET AUDIENCE: Physicians, nurses, nursing students, medical assistants, pharmacists, and other health professionals. The target audience also includes health educators, counselors, and administrative staff. Faculty: Joyce Cappiello PhD, FNP, FAANP, Assistant Professor https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contraception-counseling-and-access-inrural-settings-tickets-48914170601 Continuing Medical Education Credits: ARHP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. ARHP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing Nursing Education Credits: ARHP is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16643, to provide nursing continuing education credits. This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Registration Early Bird: $159 ~ register by Sept. 6, 2018 and enjoy the savings! includes continuing education credits, materials for both days and a ticket to the Lobster Dinner, October 18. Option 1 - $189 includes continuing education credits, materials for both days and a ticket to the Lobster Dinner, October 18. Option 2 - $129 includes continuing education credits and materials for both days. Dinner October 18 will be on your own. Student and Fellows: $99 ~ register by Sept. 6, 2018, includes continuing education credits and materials for both days. Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawrence-raisz- memorial-new-england-bone-conference-2018- tickets-36830460900 or mail a check payable to SNH AHEC, to Brianna at the address below. Refunds will be honored up to October 5, 2018. No refunds for non-attendance. Any buyer may cancel this transaction any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of the registration transaction. Contact Brianna at bferraro@snhahec.org for more details. Hotel Accommodations A limited number of overnight rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn, at a discounted rate. If you are interested in reserving a room, please click the link below to room reservations or contact the hotel directly at 603-422-9206 And ask for the NE Bone Club rate of $189. Click here for your hotel accommodations. Continuing Education Physicians The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Save the Date NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND NURSE PRACTITIONER CONFERENCE April 11 and 12, 2019 Radisson Hotel ~ Nashua, NH https://www.nhnpa.enpnetwor k.com New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association Celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week November 14, 2018 5pm to 8pm Concord, NH https://nhnpa.enpnetwork.com/ @npa_nh
Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health Do you have patients with a chronic disease? Are you looking for resources to help them take better care of themselves? The NH CDSMP Network is offering Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health as a resource to providers and residents of New Hampshire. The program gives patients with chronic diseases and the people who care for them an opportunity to learn how to put life back into their lives. For more information please contact Brianna Ferraro at bferraro@snhahec.org 603-895-1514x2 As a series of workshops: Classes are offered in community centers across NH. Upcoming trainings can be found at SNHAHEC, under the BCBH tab Lunch and Learn An introductory one-hour session can be brought to your practice by SNHAHEC to help your staff understand what can be done to help patients with chronic diseases manage their lives.
The National AHEC organization and the SNH AHEC are pleased to provide you with this free continuing education opportunity to learn more about HPV vaccination safety. This presentation includes information about vaccine safety systems in the United States; HPV vaccine safety data; and safety monitoring and evaluation for the 9-valent HPV vaccine. Click here to register. Jointly provided by Postgraduate institute for Medicine and the National AHEC organization. Funding for this self-study guide was made possible by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Grant No. NH231P000960 to the National AHEC Organization. The views expressed in this written document do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government.
Carbohydrate Counting a key strategy to managing diabetes a key Want to be able to help your DM patients keep their blood glucose levels within their target range? This 45 minute narrated power point presentation, available online, provides carbohydrate counting tips you can share with patients and clients. Learning Objectives: State what carb counting is and why it is important to manage diabetes State carb targets for meals and snacks Identify resources to learn carb content of foods Explain how to calculate insulin to carb ratios Presented by Della Flanagan, RD, CDE, MEd, BC-ADM, LD Della has been a CDE since 1988. She has been the manager of the Diabetes and Nutrition Program at Concord Hospital, which sees patients of all ages and with all types of diabetes. Click here to learn more about the webinar.
Responsive Practice Providing Health Care & Screenings to Individuals with Disabilities The Responsive Practice training is online, on-demand, free for a limited time, and eligible for continuing education & continuing medical education credits. Responsive Practice enhances health care providers ability to deliver culturally competent, accessible care to people with intellectual, mobility, and other disabilities. Learning objectives: Describe disparities in health experienced by people with disabilities compared to people without disabilities; Recognize barriers to accessing health care & preventive services; and Acquire strategies & approaches to provide disability-competent, responsive care. Nurses Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Physicians Southern NH AHEC, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 1.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1226 Register for the training at www.responsivepractice.org @nhdph @IOD.DPH
Sponsored by IDN 6 SBIRT Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment This one-hour lunch and learn will provide information on integrating Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) into primary care practice. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Explain substance misuse challenges in NH. Discuss the three major components of SBIRT Describe why using SBIRT is important. Identify potential internal workflows to screen patients in primary care. Target Audience: All members of the practice team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants and patient service representatives. Scheduling: This program can be offered at a day and time that best suits your practice. Contact Maria Sillari, IDN 6 to schedule a program at msillari14@gmail.com Continuing Education Information Nurses Southern NH AHEC is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. 1.0 contact hours. Activity Number: 1148 Physicians The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.