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Friday Facts

Center for Local Public Health Services Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services 573-751-6170 FAX 573-751-5350 Tiffany Bayer, Local Public Health Liaison [email protected]

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Highlights

Infrastructure and Capacity Assessment Survey - Open until July 31

Knox County Health

Department Location Change

Epitrax COVID Surveillance System

Protect Tiny Teeth

Implementation Project -

Request for Applications

MDA Foundation Grant

Program

WIC Updates

DHSS Corner

DHSS Job Opportunities/News

Meetings, Conferences, and Trainings

UPDATE NOTICE! Spring Regional Public Health

Meetings

MU ECHO Addressing Rapid Changes in Telemedicine

LPHA Job Opportunities

HIGHLIGHTS

INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT SURVEY – Open until July 31 As week three of the Infrastructure and Capacity Assessment survey wraps up, 33 LPHAs have already started filling out the survey, and 24 have completed it. We are so appreciative of everyone’s contribution and are confident the survey results will offer a rich set of data for use at the individual county, regional, and statewide levels for improving public health. The survey contains several questions about LPHA capacity related to Missouri’s new Foundational Public Health Services model. For guidance on how to best answer these questions, please view the instructional video, especially the section at about 7 minutes in that references the FPHS questions. The video and links to additional resources that will help with the survey can be found at: https://healthiermo.org/ICAsurvey.html. Questions about the survey can be e-mailed to Jennifer Harrison at: [email protected]. KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCATION CHANGE Knox County Health Department is now located at: 102 W. Monticellos St. IN Edina, MO 63537. EPITRAX COVID SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM DHSS is in the beginning stages of implementing a new disease surveillance system, EpiTrax, for COVID surveillance. The EpiTrax team is pursuing an aggressive project timeline with the goal to go live by August 1, 2020. The project implemented on August 1 will not replace the existing WebSurv system. Newly reported COVID-19 case information will be housed in the EpiTrax system immediately after implementation. Follow-up implementations will move prior COVID-19 case information and all other diseases and conditions from WebSurv into EpiTrax. The end goal is to integrate all communicable and environmental disease surveillance reporting and management into one system. This will streamline paper case and laboratory reporting and manual data entry to enable timely response. To ensure the success of this project, DHSS needs feedback from the LPHA perspective. For project updates and an opportunity to submit your feedback, visit the EpiTrax project website at: https://clphs.health.mo.gov/lphs/diseaseprevention/epitrax/. PROTECT TINY TEETH IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT – Request for Applications The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developed the Protect Tiny Teeth Toolkit to assist prenatal providers to address oral health during pregnancy. The AAP invites prenatal providers to participate in a 12-month quality improvement project to assess the oral health of pregnant women, screen, counsel, and refer to a dental home using the Toolkit and a learning collaborative led by our Project Advisory Committee. Practices will create a plan for implementing selected tools in practice, identify a measurable goal, track, and report. Participating practices will be compensated $5,000 to defray costs and will be provided with the necessary Toolkit materials. (MOC Part 4 contin-uing education credit approval is pending). To apply, please complete this brief application by Friday, July 17, 2020. For additional information, please review the Request for Applications or contact Hollis Russinof at: [email protected].

June 19, 2020

Links to Valuable

Resources

Calendar of Events

Directory of LPHAs

Area Agencies on Aging & Services

Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies

Missouri Institute for Community Health

Missouri Public Health Association

CDC’s Weekly Scientific Digest

CDC Environmental Health Training Resources

FDA Environmental Health Training

Missouri Health Information Technology (MO HIT) Assistance Center

Ozark Public Health Institute

Heartland Centers

Midwest Public Health Training Center

MDA FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM The Missouri Dental Association (MDA) Foundation Grant Program started in 2012 and has grown in funding each year. This essential grant program offers financial support to efforts that create better oral health for Missourians through educational programs, access-to-care initiatives, and community collaborations. To date 38 grants totaling $42,307 have been awarded across Missouri. The MDA Foundation invites member dentists or organizations you are involved with, to consider submitting a grant application for funding to support community oral health programs and initiatives. The application period for the 2020 grant program is now open and will close on July 15. For more information and to apply, please visit their website. You may also contact Paul Roberts at: 573-634-3436 or [email protected]. WIC UPDATES WIC Updates have been posted to the WIC webpage at: http://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/wicupdates/index.php. No new WIC updates this week.

DHSS CORNER

DHSS JOB OPPORTUNITIES/NEWS: No new job opportunities or news this week.

MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND TRAININGS

UDPATE NOTICE! SPRING REGIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH MEETINGS These meetings will be held virtually via WebEX instead of in-person due to COVID-19. The May 14 (Region F&I) and May 28

(Region B) meetings have been changed to

June dates (see below). WebEX calender appointments have been sent via e-mail. If you did not receive one or plan to join a webinar outside of your region, please e-mail Brenda Buschjost at: [email protected] so the appropriate calendar appointment can be sent. Topics to be discussed/shared:

Dental Health Updates – Dr.John Dane

Hotwash/Debriefing and Discussion of Regional Needs, Concerns and Potential – Mark Buxton - Solutions on COVID-19

MoALPHA Legislative/Member Updates

Show-Me ECHO – Dean Andersen

Navigating Towards Resilience: Getting There From Here – John Thomas 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Region

Final webinar agendas for each region are posted to: http://health.mo.gov/living/lpha/meetings.php. **MU ECHO ADDRESSING RAPID CHANGES IN TELEMEDICINE The Missouri Telehealth Network (MTN) at the University of Missouri and Heartland Telehealth Resource Center are offering a Telemedicine ECHO for providers in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. The ECHO offers interactive online learning sessions every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The sessions address recent changes in such areas as reimbursement, operations, regulations, best practices, telebehavioral health and more. Providers with rural health centers, federally qualified health centers and critical access hospitals are especially encouraged to participate. The Telemedicine ECHO is part of MTN’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes a COVID-19 ECHO, telehealth guides and a variety of additional COVID-19

resources. Register for these services and learn more at: https://showmeecho.org/.

E C B

Wednesday, June 24 Thursday, June 25 Tuesday, June 30

For other training opportunities, please see Links to Valuable Resources that are on Page 2 of this Friday Facts publication.

LPHA JOB OPPORTUNITIES PARENTLINK OUTREACH ASSISTANT (COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT SENIOR) – Butler & Ripley Counties Part-Time, temporary position (through September 29

th, 2020), located in Southeast Missouri. ParentLink, in MU’s

College of Education, is hiring a part-time Outreach Assistant to coordinate the promotion of the ParentLink Navigator Project in Ripley and Butler Counties. Excellent communication skills, ability to work as a team, attention to detail, and organizational skills are a must. Experience and basic knowledge of promotions/marketing and online and social media promotions is preferred. Duties may include: Online public education through ParentLink’s website and other social media outlets

Writing articles and submitting to local media outlets in both counties

Placing postcards and posters in local business, medical clinics, organizations, churches, grocery stores

Meeting with local physicians, home visitors, child care centers, and others serving pregnant women and primary caregivers of children birth through kindergarten entry, to share about the project

Attending community meetings to increase awareness about project

Reporting and documenting all activities This is a part-time, temporary position, available through September 29, 2020. Pay range is $14 to $16 an hour. Shift: 20 to 28 hours a week. Hours will occur Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. May need to work some evenings and weekends. Minimum Qualifications: An Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Education, Social Work, Child and Family Development, or other related area. Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. **NUTRITIONIST - Christian County Health Department The Christian County Health Department has an immediate opening for a Nutritionist in the WIC program. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday with full benefits. The candidate’s responsibilities include evaluating a participant’s eligibility for the program by conducting nutrition assessments, taking anthropometric measurements, assigning risk factors and providing appropriate nutrition and breastfeeding education to those participants. The candidate must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in public health nutrition or dietetics or a closely related field, including or supplemented by at least 15 semester hours in food and nutrition, including diet therapy and community nutrition. Basic computer skills are required. Send resume to Vickie Pestle at: Christian County Health Department, P.O. Box 340, Ozark, MO 65721, fax to: 417-581-6130 or e-mail to: [email protected]. MULTIPLE NURSING & EPIDEMIOLOGY-RELATED POSITIONS AVAILABLE – Clay County Public Health Center (CCPHC) CCPHC nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, currently has several positions open, including full-time Public Health Nurse and Epidemiologist, and part-time temporary LPN/RN, Disease Case Investigator, Traffic Controller and Client Services Specialist positions. For more details on qualifications and position requirements, please visit: https://www.clayhealth.com/. CCPHC offers a competitive total compensation package. MULTIPLE COVID-19 PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS AVAILABLE – Kansas City Health Department (KCHD) KCHD is a nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and currently has several positions open, including full-time Public Health Nurses, Public Health Nurse Supervisor, Public Health Specialists (Levels I thru IV), Public Health Specialist Trainees, Community Health Workers, and several administrative positions. For more details on qualifications and position requirements, please visit: https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/jobs-at-kcmo. KCHD offers a competitive total compensation package. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – Newton County Health Department The Newton County Health Department has an opening for a Public Health Nurse. This is a full-time position that includes various public health nursing activities including but not limited to communicable disease investigations, STD/HIV testing, TB testing and monitoring, immunizations and working with various Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) contracts. Candidates must be detail oriented and have excellent customer service. Must have a current Missouri Registered Nursing (RN) license. BSN with public health experience preferred but not required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. A comprehensive pay and benefit package are provided. Send a resume and cover letter to Larry Bergner, Administrator, Newton County Health Department, P.O. Box 447, Neosho, MO 64850. Resumes may also be faxed to: 417-451-1852 or e-mail to: [email protected]. Resumes must be received by Friday, July 3.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – Phelps-Maries County Health Department Phelps-Maries County Health Department seeks candidates for a part-time, 3 days per week, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). This individual will primarily provide services in the walk-in clinic and other public health programs as needed. Candidates must be flexible, comfortable providing services to all age groups, and possess excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills. Must have a valid Missouri LPN or RN license and one year of nursing experience. Please submit resumes to: Phelps-Maries County Health Department, Attn: Ashley Wann, Director, 200 North Main Street, Suite G-51, Rolla, MO 65401 or by e-mail to: ashley.wann@ phelpscounty.org by Friday, June 19. ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST – Phelps-Maries County Health Department Phelps-Maries County Health Department seeks candidates for a part-time, 3 days per week, Environmental Public Health Specialist. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Animal Science, Environmental Health, or in a closely related physical or natural science. The EPHS is responsible for inspections and compliant investigations of food establishments, lodging facilities, and daycare facilities. Other duties include permitting and complaint investigation of septic systems and disaster response (truck wrecks, fires, floods, power outages). Please submit resumes to: Phelps-Maries County Health Department, Attn: Ashley Wann, Director, 200 North Main Street, Suite G-51, Rolla, MO 65401 or by e-mail to: [email protected] by Friday, June 19. PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM (PDMP) BIOSTATISTICIAN – St. Louis County The PDMP Biostatistician will plan and manage the operation, reporting and analysis functions of the St. Louis County Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) within the Substance Use Program at the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health (DPH). The PDMP Biostatistician will assist with maintaining and enhancing the PDMP data infrastructure; coordinate development of protocols and procedures for data management and utilization; manage the development, analysis, and distribution of PDMP data and reports to promote PDMP data utility and translation for local communities; support the development of prescriber reports to inform and improve prescribing behaviors; and coordinate data submission and monitoring submission compliance and quality. The job posting is open until 7/8/2020. The complete job description and application can be found here. c: Dr. Randall Williams, MD, FACOG, Department Director, DHSS Staff County Presiding Commissioners, Board Chairs

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