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Posted 3/15/2024 (updated 3/28/2024)
Clinical experts from the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) created the Substance Use Disorder 101 Core Curriculum for Healthcare Professionals. With the addition of two new module topics, the 23 modules in this 2023 curriculum provide an overview of evidence-based practices in the prevention, identification, and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions for a variety of populations.
Posted 1/8/2024 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Cohort I tip sheet is a result of collaborative efforts of the NAS Cohort I grant recipients. Drawing on the insights and experiences of our grantees, we identified 9 key recommendations. These tips serve not only as a guiding framework for future NAS cohort grantees but also offers valuable guidance to all RCORP grant cohorts. This resource aims to enhance effectiveness and increase the impact of all RCORP grantee initiatives.
Posted 11/9/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit: Guidance and Resources for Private and Public Sector Employers was created through the efforts of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Domestic Policy Council, and 12 federal departments and independent agencies. It is designed to help businesses and other employers prevent and respond more effectively to substance misuse among employees, build their workforces through hiring of people in recovery, and develop a recovery-supportive culture.
Posted 10/22/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook has been updated to provide information on community health workers, as well as over 300 profiles covering over 500 community and social service occupations. The new CHW profile reflects the core CHW duties, competencies and training and employment sites. While the profile focuses on CHWs, it also mentions other professions such as peer support specialists, community health representatives, and promotores de salud for the first time.
Posted 10/10/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
Researchers analyzed survey responses to the 2021 Public Health Workforce Interest and Needs Survey to compare rural and urban skill proficiencies, training needs, turnover risk, and experiences of bullying due to work as a public health professional. Among the findings, rural staff had higher likelihood than urban staff of reporting proficiencies in community engagement, data-based decision-making, and in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rural staff were also more likely than urban staff to report leaving because of stress, experiences of bullying, and avoiding situations that made them think about COVID-19.
Posted 9/29/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The RCORP-TA NAS II Onboarding Packet is a tool to support the implementation of planned activities and to expand SUD/OUD services across the care spectrum thereby helping rural residents in communities to prevent SUD/OUD, access treatment, and move toward recovery.
Posted 9/8/2023 (updated 3/26/2024)
As suicide has become a major health concern in the United States, September 2023 is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. The National Institute of Mental Health has put together a digital toolkit for Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness. Resources are provided for multiple online platforms for the public to share which focus on recognizing the warning signs for suicide and how to get people the help they need.
Posted 7/26/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
This session covered strategies for successfully attracting and finding candidates, including how to create an effective and compelling job ad and website; developing a sourcing plan; leveraging social media; and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in your marketing efforts.
Posted 7/26/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
Effective prevention includes Design, Development, and Delivery. This session addressed the critical need to follow the science, what the science is, and how the Randolph County Caring Community (RCCC) has Designed, Developed, and Delivered an evidence-based prevention system in their area. Participants learned how the PROSPER (PROmoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience) model has brought additional partners to its consortium, leading to the use of tested and effective prevention programs.
Posted 7/26/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
Health care workforce shortages continue to persist across rural communities, while current emerging trends have made it increasingly challenging to recruit physicians and other health care professionals. HRSA shared how one rural workforce initiative, the Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program, is increasing the rural physician pipeline. Featured RRPD grantees discussed how their programs are shaping the behavioral health workforce of the future.