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Friday Facts
Center for Local Public Health Services Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services 573-751-6170 FAX 573-751-5350 Tiffany Bayer, Local Public Health Liaison [email protected]
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Highlights
Infrastructure and Capacity Assessment Survey - June 1
May is better Hearing and Speech Month
Retirement of Shelia Hahs, RN-BSN from Perry County Health Department
WIC Updates
#HealthierMo
DHSS Corner
DHSS Job Opportunities/News
Meetings, Conferences, and Trainings
Spring 2020 - Immunization Webinars
UPDATE NOTICE! Spring Regional Public Health
Meetings
LPHA Job Opportunities
HIGHLIGHTS INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT SURVEY – JUNE 1 On June 1, DHSS will release its 2020 Infrastructure and Capacity Assessment Survey. Developed in partnership with #HealthierMO, the survey asks LPHA administrators to answer questions about their agency’s infrastructure capacity and self-assess their organization’s current level of capability assuring the foundational public health services defined by Missouri’s new FPHS model. The survey will provide a rich data set LPHAs can use for budgeting, strategic planning, and community collaboration initiatives. It will also guide DHSS programs and inform next steps in the #HealthierMO grassroots initiative to transform Missouri’s public health system. A link to the survey will be sent to administrators via e-mail on June 1. Visit: https://healthiermo.org/ICAsurvey.html for resources to help administrators prepare to complete the survey, including a printable working copy of the survey, an FAQ document, and an Excel spreadsheet for figuring employee FTEs, salaries, and fringe. MAY IS BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and provides an opportunity to raise awareness about newborn hearing screening follow-up during the COVID-19 disruption in the health care system. Attending follow-up appointments may be difficult during the pandemic. However, early identification of hearing loss and early intervention are critical to language, social and educational development in children. Follow-up needs to be completed as soon as possible, while still being cautious and responsible in the current public health crisis. Goals endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include: 1. Infants complete screening by one month of age; 2. Infants not passing the screening receive audiological evaluation by three months of
age; 3. Infants with hearing loss receive intervention by six months of age. Assist parents to understand the importance of completing recommended follow-up once they are able to do so. For more information, please visit: https://health.mo.gov/living/families/genetics/newbornhearing/. RETIREMENT OF SHEILA HAHS, RN-BSN FROM PERRY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Sheila Hahs, RN-BSN, will be retiring from Perry County Health Department June 2 after being a part of public health in Missouri for 36 years and a part of the Perry County Health Department for 31 years. She most recently has served as the Nursing Supervisor and Communicable Disease Nurse and will be dearly missed by all in public health throughout Missouri. In lieu of a large retirement party, due to COVID-19, we are asking anyone who worked with her to send a kind word or video to: [email protected] by close of business Thursday, May 28 to be shared with Sheila so she knows how much she was cherished and will be missed.
May 22, 2020
Links to Valuable
Resources
Calendar of Events
Directory of LPHAs
Area Agencies on Aging & Services
Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Missouri Institute for Community Health
Missouri Public Health Association
CDC’s Weekly Scientific Digest
CDC Environmental Health Training Resources
FDA Environmental Health Training
Missouri Health Information Technology (MO HIT) Assistance Center
Ozark Public Health Institute
Heartland Centers
Midwest Public Health Training Center
WIC UPDATES WIC Updates have been posted to the WIC webpage at: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/wicupdates/index.php.
Schnucks Pharmacy Changes
MWA Election Information
WIC Invoices
Microcuvette Order
Upcoming State Holiday #HEALTHIERMO Feeling exhausted, discouraged, and disheartened by the lack of understanding in your community about the value of public health? #HealthierMO recognizes your passion, your expertise, and your tireless work to respond to COVID-19. We are grateful for all you are doing every day to slow and stop the spread of the virus. We offer two new resources we hope will help. “Public health powers our community” offers you the opportunity to increase support for your agency by posting flyers in your windows and in supportive homes and businesses. “Community health starts here” explains how public health leads partnerships to assure thriving, healthy communities. A template version of the flyer can be shared with partner organizations and personalized with their role in your community health partnership. Example: “Schools: assuring children healthy foods and opportunities to be active in order to improve learning.” Social media content is also available. Details: https://healthiermo.org/supportPH.html.
DHSS CORNER
DHSS JOB OPPORTUNITIES/NEWS: No new job opportunities or news this week.
MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND TRAININGS SPRING 2020 - IMMUNIZATIONS WEBINARS All on Thursdays, all from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT. CE credit awarded for both Nurses and Physicians
MAY 21 - Hepatitis A Virus Infection Hariharan Regunath, MD - Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Medical Director – Progressive Care Unit, Department of Medicine - Divisions of Pulmonary and Critical Care and Infectious Diseases, University of Missouri-Columbia an update on best practices and challenges in screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Register here.
JUNE 25 - HPV Update and Vaccine Recommendation Barbara Pahud, MD, MPH - Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Research, Division of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Mercy, Kansas City This presentation will focus on HPV vaccination rates in Missouri and ways to increase provider immunization rates. Talking points for providers and the latest information on HPV vaccine recommendations will be included. Register here.
UDPATE NOTICE! SPRING REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH MEETINGS These meetings will be held virtually via WebEX instead of in-person due to COVID-19. The May 14 (Region F&I) and May 28
(Region B) meetings have been changed to June dates (see below). A WebEX calender appointment will
be sent via e-mail in the upcoming week for the webinars. If you plan to join a webinar outside of your region, please e-mail Brenda Buschjost at: [email protected] so the appropriate calendar appointment can be sent. Topics to be discussed/shared:
Hotwash/Debriefing and Discussion of Regional Needs, Concerns and Potential Solutions on COVID-19
Show-Me ECHO
MoALPHA Legislative/Member Update
Motivational Presentation by John Thomas 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Region
Final webinar agendas for each region will be e-mailed and posted to: http://health.mo.gov/living/lpha/meetings.php in the upcoming weeks. For other training opportunities, please see Links to Valuable Resources that are on Page 2 of this Friday Facts publication.
LPHA JOB OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I – Jefferson County Health Department This is entry-level professional community health nursing practice in the promotion and provision of nursing services in accordance with community focused health programs in the clinical setting. An employee in this class receives training and performs nursing services in a clinical based setting. Additionally, the employee will experience involvement in community based programs involving preventative education, immunization clinics and school clinical based specialized functions. Responsibilities are performed with supervision within established policies and professional guidance from the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Administrator or assigned preceptor. For more information, please visit: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/careers. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II – JCHD This is professional community health nurse position working in the promotion and provision of nursing services in accordance with community focused health programs in the clinical setting. An employee in this class is responsible for the educational, investigative and community organization activities connected with community health nursing programs and performs nursing services in a clinical based setting. Additionally, the employee will experience involvement in community based programs involving preventative education, immunization clinics and school clinical based specialized functions. Responsibilities are performed with considerable independence within established policies and professional guidance and supervision is provided by the Nursing Supervisor. For more information, please visit: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/careers. EPIDEMIOLOGIST – JCHD The contract epidemiologist will collaborate with JCHD Information Technology specialists as part of a dedicated development team tasked to discover local data sets, develop information sharing agreements, design data interfaces and implement analytics dashboards to inform the collaborative work of JCHD and Jefferson County stakeholders to improve the health of residents. For more information, please visit: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/careers.
A & H D & G F & I E C B
Wednesday, June 3 Thursday, June 11 Tuesday, June 16 Wednesday, June 24 Thursday, June 25 Tuesday, June 30
PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATIVE NURSE – JCHD The Public Health Preparedness Communicable Disease Control Program is a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals that works closely with local health care providers, community members, partners, other public health jurisdictions, government agencies, and private organizations to prevent and control transmission of communicable diseases throughout Jefferson County. Under the supervision of the Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, the Public Health Investigative Nurse is responsible for investigation and control of communicable diseases within Jefferson County; fielding inquiries from providers, partners and the public; development and provision of public health messaging; utilization and maintenance of surveillance databases; and other duties as assigned. For more information, please visit: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/careers. WIC CPA, PERINATAL PROGRAM MANAGER – Miller County Health Center The Miller County Health Center is seeking applicants for a Registered Nurse that will serve as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for our WIC Program. May also consider a Registered Dietitian (RD), Qualified Nutritionist, or a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR). WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. Other responsibilities include educating area daycares, providing CPR training, serving as a certified car seat technician, and managing the Perinatal Case Management Program. This position is full time, Monday - Friday with full benefits including health, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement, paid leave, and more. The position is located in our Tuscumbia office with serving 2-3 days per month in a satellite WIC clinic in Eldon. Compensation based on education and experience. Interested applicants shall send their resume to: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. NUTRITIONIST – New Madrid County Health Department The New Madrid County Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Nutritionist to work in the WIC program and other programs as needed. Please see the attached flyer for more details. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - Taney County Health Department The Taney County Health Department will be accepting resumes for a full time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt, Community Development Specialist. Responsibilities include community coalition building; grant writing, community health assessments, community health program development, chronic disease prevention, and social marketing. Experience in Public Health, Community Development, Group Facilitation, Program Design/Implementation/Evaluation, Coalition Development or active participation, and Granting Writing and/or Management is a plus. Bachelors and Masters Degree in Public Health, Health and Wellness, Community Development, or a closely related field is preferred. Full benefit package includes paid health insurance, sick/vacation/holiday leave, and LAGERS retirement. Deadline is June 5. For more information on benefits, essential functions and how to apply visit: https://www.taneycohealth.org/ or e-mail: [email protected]. c: Dr. Randall Williams, MD, FACOG, Department Director, DHSS Staff County Presiding Commissioners, Board Chairs
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