CHC Clinical Leaders Training Institute - Introductory Course
This is a two-day training for community health center (CHC) clinicians to learn about different aspects of CHC operations, expectations as clinical leaders, and how they fit into the overall governance structure of CHCs. This is the first clinical leadership program designed specifically for FQHCs in the Midwest. IPHCA has been hosting the introductory and advanced courses since 2012. Attendees will gain extensive knowledge and be provided with many peer networking opportunities
Tentative Agenda
Participants will:
- Gain knowledge about the history of the CHC model, its unique features, funding sources, regulatory expectations and supporting organizations.
- Develop an understanding of the role of a CHC medical, dental, and behavioral health director and how each fit into the overall CHC governance structure.
- Learn about management and leadership principles, styles, and skills, and how each relates to a medical/dental/behavioral health director's role.
- Attendees will also learn about human resource principles including performance management and conflict resolution as it applies to the director’s role.
- Enhance proficiency as it relates to quality improvement and peer review in CHC settings.
- Learn tools for preventing burnout and promoting wellness.
- Learn how to read and create a health center budget and how to support financial sustainability.
- Gain knowledge around the 340B program.
- Understand the work being done through the Illinois Department of Public Health to improve the health of Illinois residents.
Target Audience
Various clinical leaders, including Medical Directors, Dental Directors, Behavioral Health Directors, Quality Improvement Staff, C-Suite.
Registration Rates
- IPHCA Member Rate: $300.00
- Non-Member Rate: $400.00
11.5 CEUs
Continuing education is made possible through the Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc. and its Weitzman Institute. In support of improving patient care, this activity was planned and implemented by the Illinois Primary Health Care Association and Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc./Weitzman Institute and s jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Additional CE credits are available for dentists, physician assistants/associates, psychologists, dentists and social workers.