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SUMMARY:De-escalation and Workplace Safety Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nThis timely and informative training will provide health center staff with practical tools to prevent\, de-escalate\, and respond to conflict in the workplace. Grounded in person-centered principles\, the session will explore strategies for recognizing early warning signs\, safely interrupting escalating behavior\, and maintaining professional boundaries in high-stress situations. Participants will also learn how to respond effectively to imminent threats of violence and how to support both staff and clients through debriefing and self-care practices. \nKey Learning Objectives: \n\nDefine workplace violence and identify common patient\, client\, and staff factors that contribute to escalation.\nRecognize early warning signs of conflict and apply prevention strategies to create a safe and welcoming environment; Demonstrate effective de-escalation techniques\, including communication\, stance\, and boundary-setting practices that prioritize safety; and Identify appropriate responses to imminent threats of violence\, including when and how to involve law enforcement and other supports.\nImplement follow-up and debriefing practices that promote staff well-being\, strengthen organizational learning\, and support a safe workplace culture.\n\nTarget Audience: All health center staff are welcome to attend; however\, this training is designed with patient-facing frontline staff in mind. \nFor more information\, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/de-escalation-and-workplace-safety-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Everyday Leadership: Foundations for Supportive Supervision in FQHCs
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration – Sept. 10\, 2025\nRegistration – Sept. 24\, 2025\nRegistration – Oct. 8\, 2025 \nJoin us for this free\, 3-part virtual training series\, designed for supervisors\, team leads\, and frontline managers working in FQHCs. Whether you’re new to supervision or have years of experience\, this series offers tools\, reflective practices\, and strengths-based tools to support ongoing growth and comfort with supervision. \nOnce registered for a session\, you will receive a confirmation email with Zoom access details and a calendar hold for that specific date. While we recommend attending all three sessions\, participation in every session is not required. \n\nFoundations of Strengths-Based Supervision\nSeptember 10\, 12:00 -1:00 pm \nParticipants will learn: \n\nCore Concepts of a strengths-based model of supervision -Setting and reinforcing expectations\nBuilding trust and psychological safety\nFeedback using a strengths perspective\n\n\nStrategies for Navigating Burnout\, Wellness\, and Focusing on Resiliency-Informed Supervision\nSeptember 24\, 12:00 – 1:45pm \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nApply trauma and resiliency-informed principles to navigate conflict or misalignment\nIdentify signs of burnout in selves and team members; apply practical skills for self-regulation and for navigating interpersonal challenges.\nUse strategies to restore trust and relationship after tension or miscommunication\nBalance leadership expectations with personal boundaries and well-being in high-stress settings\n\n\nFostering a Culture of Growth & Learning\nOctober 8\, 12:00 – 1:00pm \nParticipants will learn: \n\nCoaching techniques for everyday use\nFeedback that motivates and guides\nFostering professional development\n\n\nMeet Your Facilitator\nHillary Colcord is the Chief of Culture at MPCA\, where she focuses on organizational culture and wellness\, as well as member-facing presentations on workplace safety and staff resilience. Hillary has been with MPCA since 2019 and brings extensive experience working in low-barrier settings with people experiencing chronic homelessness\, providing front-line services as well as developing programs and strategies to support staff in meeting complex community needs. Hillary holds a B.A. in Sociology from Suffolk University\, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of New England. \n  \nQuestions? Contact Leslie Lorentzen\, llorentzen@mepca.org. \n 
URL:https://mepca.org/event/13526/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Maine's Community Health Center Network
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nMaine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)\, also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs)\, make up the largest\, independent primary care network in the state\, providing high-quality\, accessible primary and preventive medical\, behavioral\, and dental health services. CHCs are innovative providers of choice and are always working to provide services that directly respond to the needs of their community. \nAcross the state CHCs are employers\, providers\, and partners of choice in the communities they serve. This webinar will assist new health center employees and board members\, health professionals\, and community partners in understanding how CHCs lower overall health care costs and improve the health of their patients and communities. \nKey Learning Objectives: \n\nLearn about Maine’s Community Health Center Network and the services they offer;\nExplore the mission of Community Health Centers\, how they promote health access and provide whole-person care; and\nLearn about the Maine Primary Care Association and the training and technical assistance they provide.\n\nTarget Audience: New health center employees and board members\, health professions students and job seekers\, community partners and stakeholders. \nFor more information\, contact Leslie Wolf: lwolf@mepca.org or (207) 707-4050.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/introduction-to-maines-community-health-center-network-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
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SUMMARY:MPCA 2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:***Information Coming Soon***
URL:https://mepca.org/event/mpca-2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Samoset Resort\, 220 Warrenton St.\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856
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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Spotlight: VitalCare for Kids and Communication Strategies for SBHCs
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nBack-to-school season is here\, and we’re kicking it off with an informative session for School-Based Health Centers. This one-hour program begins with an introduction to VitalCare for Kids—the new name for MaineCare’s Early Periodic Screening\, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) program. \nVitalCare for Kids is designed to ensure that children and youth under 21 receive timely screenings\, care\, and the support they need to thrive. In the second half of the session\, we’ll highlight practical strategies to help School-Based Health Centers strengthen communication and advocacy—building stronger connections with students\, families\, school staff\, and community partners through clear\, meaningful\, and effective engagement. \nKey Learning Objectives: \n\nExplore how VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) can and cannot be used;\nIdentify the overall requirements for services to be covered\, and the Prior Authorization (PA) process;\nLearn how to bill for VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) approved services;\nDiscuss the importance of telling the story of your SBHC through communications and advocacy;\nIdentify best practices for communications and marketing; and\nReview important considerations for FQHCs engaging in advocacy.\n\nTarget Audience: School-based health Center staff\, clinical staff\, billing & coding staff. \nFor more information\, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/back-to-school-spotlight-vitalcare-for-kids-and-communication-strategies-for-sbhcs/
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