Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play an important role in expanding the supply of primary care workforce and access to primary health care. As the NP workforce continues to grow and evolve, focus on burnout prevention and workplace satisfaction is imperative to continue to recruit and retain health center providers. The...
View more2021 Biennial Workforce Summit
The 2021 Biennial Workforce Summit convened virtually on Wednesday & Thursday, May 26–27, 2021. The Summit was a joint effort of workforce-focused HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners: Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s STAR² Center, Community Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute, and the National Association of Community Health...
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Effects of Virtual Care Delivery on Health Center Clinician Engagement and Burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the increased and widespread use of virtual health services, including telehealth, in health centers. While this technology is not new to the health center setting, its increased use has impacted clinician engagement both positively and negatively. This paper reviews those impacts and provides tips for...
View moreMitigating Burnout and Maintaining Provider Satisfaction During Vaccination Rollouts – Webinar Series
The COVID-19 pandemic forced health centers to change the way health care is delivered. Virtual health care visits were widely and quickly implemented and staff were redeployed to accommodate the demand for testing. This rapid change in health care delivery came with significant challenges including changes in staffing and...
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Checklist for Administrators, Managers, and Clinicians to Integrate Community Health Workers in Vaccine Outreach, Acceptance, and Distribution Strategies
Community Health Workers (CHWs) have played a key role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is essential that health center administrators, managers, and care teams understand how to effectively leverage the skills and experience of CHWs and adequately support and prepare them for this work. This...
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UVA Mindfulness Center – Audio Recordings
The UVA School of Medicine’s Mindfulness Center strives “to support the integration of mindfulness-based practices into the clinical, educational and research programs” in the UVA Health System and beyond. These free audio recordings are available to supplement the Center’s Mindfulness Meditation Group and are intended for a range of...
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STAR² Center Talks Workforce Success
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In today’s rapidly changing workplace environment, health centers need to be at the forefront of developing solutions that meet the ever evolving needs of their workforce. ACU’s STAR² Center Podcast Series brings you engaging and informative chats with health center leaders and experts about the different core components that make...
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STAR² Center Individual Recruitment & Retention Data Profiles
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The STAR² Center team released updated individual health center Data Profile Dashboards for the 2019-2020 project year during the week of June 29, 2020. Information on how to access this resource through our website was emailed to each health center CEO. If you have not received your account information or...
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COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health and Workplace Well-being
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll, Americans are facing greater mental health challenges. This infographic highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers’ mental wellness. It also outlines actionable, workplace strategies that both employees and employers can implement to support and improve mental health and wellness.
View moreSupporting Mental Health of Employees During and Beyond COVID-19
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Informed by scientific evidence and best practices, this toolkit is designed to help business leaders and managers anticipate and take actions that effectively support employees’ mental health during COVID-19 and beyond. By making mental health an integral part of your COVID-19 recovery plan, your entire organization can thrive now...
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