Information on this page is shared from peer organizations and AMSUS does not control end content or outcomes

Federal Agencies – AMSUS Executive Advisory Council (EAC) and inter-related agencies and departments,

including the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Defense Health Agency

Military Health System (MHS)

Defense Health Agency

Registration is OPEN for the upcoming Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS), “Innovation-Based Updates in Modern Health Care Practice” occurring on September 14th, 2023, 7:45 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. (ET). This live event offers up to 6.0 Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education (CE/CME) credits.

Purpose
The Defense Health Agency (DHA), J-7 (Education and Training Directorate), Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS) events are designed to address the professional practice gaps of our learners to improve the care that our health care professionals deliver. This Continuing Education/Continuing Medical Education (CE/CME) event is conducted to achieve results that reflect a change in skills, competence, and performance of the health care team, and patient outcomes. Collaboration occurs with the Department of Defense (DoD), several government agencies, and other civilian experts for recruitment of academic subject matter experts (SMEs), clinicians, and researchers to present on current promising, evidence-based research and best practices, thus enhancing the overall educational experience. Participants are expected to apply what they learned in providing patient care individually and collaboratively as a team towards improved patient outcomes.

Please visit the following website to register: https://www.dhaj7-cepo.com/content/sep-2023-ccss

Continuing Education
This CE/CME activity is provided through the DHA J-7 CEPO and is approved for a total of 6.0 CE/CMEs.

Commercial Support
No commercial support was provided for this activity.

Participation Costs
There is no cost to participate in this activity.

CE/CME Inquiries
For all CE/CME related inquiries, please contact us at: dha.ncr.j7.mbx.cepo-cms-support@health.mil

US Department of Health and Human Services

ASPR TRACIE August 2023

This issue of The Express highlights the following new and updated resources:
·    Health Care Facility Onboarding Checklist
·    Mass Casualty Hospital Capacity Expansion Toolkit Demonstration (Recording)
·    Impacts of Planned and Unplanned Power Disruptions on California’s Public Health and Medical Systems (Key Takeaways)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters recently increased the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season prediction to “above normal;” please access our Hurricane Resources Page for related resources. Our Natural Disasters Topic Collection features fire/wildfire-specific sections on lessons learned and plans, tools, and templates that can help our audiences prepare and respond to similar situations. As always, we encourage you to reach out to ASPR TRACIE if you need technical assistance.

Health Care Facility Onboarding Checklist
During a pandemic or other emergency, health care facilities face significant challenges to quickly onboard additional health care providers when hospital admissions and intensive care units’ occupancy rapidly increase. The recently updated Health Care Facility Onboarding Checklist can help facilities ensure new employees are compliant with administrative requirements, familiar with the mission and culture of the hospital, and understand expectations.

Mass Casualty Hospital Capacity Expansion Toolkit
A concise, scalable surge response template can be a helpful quick reference to the hospital personnel tasked with expanding care capacity in the first hours of an incident and can minimize ad hoc and potentially conflicting decisions about prioritization of space and strategies. In the Mass Casualty Hospital Capacity Expansion Toolkit Demonstration, Dr. John Hick describes the toolkit and the process of completing each template. Check out the rest of the Health Care System Preparedness Considerations recordings for more lessons learned to bolster patient care and provider and system resilience.

QUESTIONS?

ASPRtracie.hhs.gov
844-5-TRACIE (844-587-2243)
askasprtracie@hhs.gov

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Talk, Socialize, Connect

Mental health hiring events

Our September hiring events are a great opportunity for mental health professionals who want to build their network and discover a rewarding career serving Veterans. You can find us at:

The U.S. Psych Congress in Nashville from Sept. 7-9
The virtual VHA Psychiatry Open House on Sept. 20 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET
The virtual VHA Transitioning Military Mental Health Professionals Hiring Fair on Sept. 21 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. ET

Not interested in these events? Connect with a VA recruiter at any time and see what opportunities are available to you.

“Talk About It Tuesday” livestream

Not sure where to go next in the hiring process? Get help directly from the VA recruiters who do on the “Talk About It Tuesday” LinkedIn Live broadcast every Tuesday at noon ET. Join other job seekers and applicants as we discuss today’s hottest hiring topics and answer questions live on the show. While you wait for the next broadcast, see if some of our recent episodes can help you find your way to VA.

Meet VA Career Professionals

Environmental service technician

At every VA facility kept clean for visitors and patients, there is an environmental service (EVS) technician, also known as a housekeeping aide, to thank. Dr. Shereef Elnahal, VA’s under secretary for health, said it best: “These are the frontline employees that are critical in moving the system on behalf of Veterans.” With unbeatable rewards and plenty of open positions available, find your fit at VA today with this critical-need career.

Workplace diversity

Workforce diversity at VA not only drives innovation; it ensures that every Veteran we welcome sees themselves reflected in the largest integrated health care system in the nation. Whatever field you apply for, be it a program support assistant like Roberto Cintron or recreational therapist like Raquel Gonzalez-Hodge, a VA career is more than just a fulfilling job and great benefits—it’s a commitment to accessible Veteran care for all.