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SUMMARY:Intimate Partner Violence Safe Tables and Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Elder Abuse – Webinar\nJanuary 14\, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Register \nInterpersonal violence is an epidemic in our culture with significant short and long-term health implications. We will embark on a year-long webinar series to understand these topics. \nThe IPV Safe Table will provide a brief\, introductory overview of the incidence of various forms of IPV\, the role of providers in treatment and intervention\, and community resources especially Forensic Nurses\, who are available throughout the state. \nAn SBIRT approach with particular attention to patient safety and documentation will be used.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/intimate-partner-violence-safe-tables-and-webinar-series-6/
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP): Requirements and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nThis 2-part training will review federal requirements and discuss best practices for developing and maintaining a health center’s comprehensive emergency management program. The value of using the Integrated Preparedness Cycle (IPC) to guide all-hazards emergency preparedness activities will be highlighted. The complementary relationship between emergency preparedness and continuity planning\, and how to integrate business continuity considerations into a CEMP will be explored. Lastly\, hazard-specific planning and response within the structure of a CEMP\, using cybersecurity and cyber incident response as examples\, will be discussed briefly. \nKey learning objectives: \n\nReview federal emergency management and continuity requirements for health centers.\nDescribe the Integrated Preparedness Cycle (IPC) and how it should guide development of a Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP).\nDiscuss strategies for effective emergency management and continuity planning.\nDefine key inputs for setting CEMP priorities.\nDiscuss practical ideas to address important preparedness challenges.\nDescribe an approach for hazard-specific planning and response within the structure of a CEMP.\n\nTarget Audience: All heath center staff involved in emergency management and planning. \nFor more information\, contact Megan Cross: mcross@mepca.org or (207) 707-5112.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/comprehensive-emergency-management-program-cemp-requirements-and-best-practices/
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SUMMARY:2026 Physician Fee Schedule Updates
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration \nAnnually\, Medicare releases policy decisions in their Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) that affect FQHCs. Join MPCA on Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00pm to learn of the many changes and additions to Medicare services for FQHCs in CY 2026. \nIn this webinar\, Kevin Reynolds\, MPCA’s Data Quality Program\, will explore updates related to technology based services\, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program\, Advanced Primary Care Management\, Care CoordinationServices\, and the 340B Rebate Model Program. \nYou don’t want to miss out on this informative webinar. Register today! \nTarget Audience: Billing and coding staff\, CFOs\, CEOs. \nFor more information\, contact Kevin Reynolds: kreynolds@mepca.org or (207) 707-4535.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/2026-physician-fee-schedule-updates/
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SUMMARY:Clear\, Calm\, and Connected: Communication Skills for High-Pressure Federally Qualified Health Center Work
DESCRIPTION:Quick Links:\nRegistration (This webinar is for MPCA members only) \nIn Federally Qualified Health Centers\, support staff manage patients in crisis amid packed schedules\, interruptions\, and rushed hallway talks. Misunderstandings and emotional flare-ups in these settings easily lead to conflict\, errors\, and emotional exhaustion. This one-hour interactive workshop provides tools to prepare for tough interactions\, communicate clearly under stress\, and recover afterward to protect care quality and resilience. \nParticipants will learn to: \n\nSpot common communication pitfalls in fast-paced\, high-stress clinics.\nPlan for effective conversations by clarifying goals\, language\, and limits.\nUse simple tools to stay centered and respectful under pressure.\nRecover after difficult encounters with patients and across roles and departments.\nAsk for what they need and set boundaries while sustaining teamwork.\n\nTarget Audience: Clinical support staff. \nFor more information\, contact Leslie Lorentzen: llorentzen@mepca.org or (207) 707-4534.
URL:https://mepca.org/event/clear-calm-and-connected-communication-skills-for-high-pressure-federally-qualified-health-center-work/
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