The STAR² Center released an updated version of the 2016 Provider Retention and Recruitment (R&R) Plan Template in the fall of 2022. The 2022 Health Center Comprehensive Workforce Plan Template is meant to be a working, living document that can be easily modified to adjust to changing conditions within...
SHEC – Cultural Competency Resource Guide and White Paper
“Cultural Competency: What is it and Why is it Necessary?” is a white paper defining “cultural competency” and explaining its importance and need in the alleviating issues of disparities within health care systems. Commonly used terms and concepts are explored in this paper. The “Cultural Competency Resource Guide” is...
NACHC – PRAPARE
The Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients’ Assets, Risks, and Experiences (PRAPARE) is a national effort to help health centers and other providers collect the data needed to better understand and act on their patients’ social determinants of health. Follow the link to access the PRAPARE assessment tool...
WPHCA Breakout Session Resource Page
STAR² Center staff led a Staff Recruitment and Retention breakout session as part of the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association’s Fall Learning Session on Thursday, September 29, 2016. The session provided an overview of the available data, resources, and next steps for workforce growth. After the session, please help us to...
CDC – Workplace Health Promotion
On average, Americans working full-time spend more than one-third of their day, five days per week at the workplace. The use of effective workplace programs and policies can reduce health risks and improve the quality of life for American workers. Learn more about workplace health promotion and how to...
CHAMPS/NWRPCA Learning Lab Resource Page
STAR² Center staff led an interactive Learning Lab as part of the CHAMPS/NWRPCA Annual Primary Care Conference on Saturday October 15th from 8:30 – noon. The Learning Lab was be led by: Allison Abayasekara of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, Pamela Byrnes of John Snow, Inc., and Ann...
IL PHCA Learning Lab Resource Page
STAR² Center staff led an interactive Learning Lab at the Illinois Primary Health Care Association’s 2016 Annual Leadership Conference. The Learning Lab was led by: Allison Abayasekara of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved. The training provided an overview of the available data, resources, and next steps for workforce growth including...
APHCA PCA Learning Lab Resource Page
STAR² Center staff led a 3 part Learning Lab as part of the Alabama Primary Health Care Association’s conference on Thursday, September 22, 2016. The Learning Labs were led by: Allison Abayasekara of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, and Pamela Byrnes of John Snow, Inc on behalf of the STAR²...
IPHCA Seminar Learning Lab Resource Page
STAR² Center staff led a full day seminar and Learning Lab with the Indiana Primary Health Care Association on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The Learning Lab was led by: Ann Hogan of Ann Hogan Consulting, and Pamela Byrnes of John Snow, Inc on behalf of the STAR² Center. The training provided an overview of the available...
TN PCA CEO Workforce Summit – Learning Lab Resource Page
STAR² Center staff led a training and Learning Lab as part of the Tennessee Primary Care Association’s Chief Executive Officer Training/Workforce Summit on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Nashville, TN. The Learning Lab was led by Pamela Byrnes and Ann Hogan on behalf of the STAR² Center. The training provided an overview...