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A Newsletter from the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Check out the Clinical Connection Spotlight for resources and tools to support the awareness month.
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Health Literacy Month
For Health Literacy Month, the National Institutes of Health created a plain language page with tips, training, and resources to improve communication and education patient materials. Additionally, visit the CDC Health Literacy site for information and training on health literacy, communicating risks, and effective communication.
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National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness WeekOctober 17-23
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Register for Upcoming NCTCFP Events
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In-Person LARC Training in MissouriJoin NCTCFP for onsite Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) training in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Monday, November 7 from 9am–4pm CT.
This 3-part training includes a virtual pre-work eLearning course, in-person IUC and Nexplanon training on 11/7, and virtual Challenging Cases training on 12/5. This training is free for Title X providers and provides 4.0 CNE/CME. Learn more and register.
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Virtual IUC Training - Filling Quickly!The new IUC training package includes a 3-part series: a self-paced pre-work course, skills training with an IUC demo and pelvic model, and challenging cases.
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Clinician Guide for Trauma-Informed Care
Job AidThe Clinician Guide for Trauma-Informed Care serves as a job aid for clinical services providers performing physical examinations in sexual and reproductive health settings. In addition to defining trauma and trauma-informed care (TIC), this guide offers a roadmap to providing TIC before, during, and after a physical exam with action steps and sample phrases. A self-assessment checklist is available at the end of this guide. View the Guide.
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New Billing and Coding Podcasts: FABMs and Updated Telehealth RecommendationsCoding with Ann: A Podcast Series
Listen to the latest two episodes of the Coding with Ann series! In Episode 16 Ann Finn reviews recommendations and guidance around telehealth billing and coding, including HIPAA Compliance. In Episode 17 Ann Finn provides updated guidance on billing and coding for fertility awareness-based methods of contraception Listen to the podcast and read the podcast transcript.
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Clue Birth Control Fertility AppDrop In Active Learning Sessions (DIALS)
Facilitator Lynae Brayboy, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Clue hosts a virtual discussion focused on understanding and supporting client use of the FDA-cleared Clue Birth Control mobile app. View the DIALS recording.
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Updated Billing and Coding Guidance for Implant ContraceptionCoding with Ann: A Podcast Series
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month ResourcesOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Below are tools and resources to support your practice.
- The NCTCFP released the Clinician Guide for Trauma-Informed Care - a job aid for clinical services providers performing physical examinations in sexual and reproductive health settings.
- The Domestic Violence Awareness Project provides resources, activities, and shareable actions for the 2022 #1Thing campaign: No Survivor Justice without Racial Justice - Cultivating Joy Towards Liberation.
- The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides resources and information for survivors, advocates, and allies and hosts a #WeAreResilient Toolkit.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides resources for getting help, identifying abuse, plans for safety, and supporting others. NDVH put together social media guidance for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and provides domestic violence statistics, impact and state reports, and information about policies and legislation.
- The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH) provides information on locating mental health support resources, including culturally specific and peer support resources, and a palm card for healthcare providers and those working with survivors.
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From the Office of Population Affairs (OPA)Know Anyone Interested in Serving as a Title X Program Review Consultant?
OPA is recruiting Title X program reviewers, including clinical, fiscal, and administrative reviewers, to conduct future Title X Program reviews. OPA partners with NORC at the University of Chicago to assist in technical and logistical aspects of these reviews. If you are interested in becoming a Title X Program Reviewer, please send an email with your interest, contact information, and resume or CV to: OPASupport@norc.org and Alissa.Harvey@hhs.gov with the subject: Title X Program Reviewer.
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From the Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC)Infertility Services in Family Planning Care Toolkit The new Infertility Services in Family Planning Care Toolkit from the Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC) is intended to help family planning agencies and staff understand the scope of basic infertility services, and to strengthen and guide their provision of infertility services and referrals to support clients experiencing infertility. The toolkit supports family planning programs and staff in delivering quality, accessible, and equitable infertility services.
Recognize Postpartum Warning Signs Poster The Postpartum Warning Signs poster from the RHNTC reminds family planning staff and clinical services providers to ask the screening question, "Are you pregnant, or have you been pregnant in the past 12 months?” It also flags urgent maternal warning signs to reduce the chances of missing postpartum warning signs, such as for cardiomyopathy, which can lead to maternal mortality.
How Title X Grantees Are Responding to the Changing Policy Landscape: Experiences from the Field Webinar & Office Hours Webinar: Tuesday, October 25 at 3–4pm ETOffice Hours: Wednesday, November 9 at 3–4pm ET
Join the RHNTC for a webinar and related office hours for Title X grantees on the impact of state-level policy changes on family planning services. Kami Geoffrey, JD, former CEO of Every Body Texas, will provide an overview and three Title X grantees will share their experiences navigating challenging legal landscapes and potential conflicts with Title X expectations to ensure providers and clients have access to accurate and up-to-date information about sexual and reproductive health care. Both events will share RHNTC resources available to support grantee challenges, including accessing technical assistance.
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From AfaxysPaid Interview Opportunity for Professionals Responsible for Their Work's Contraceptive Product Selection ProcessAfaxys Pharma is looking for community health center professionals to participate in a virtual, 1-hour paid marketing research interview regarding the sexual and reproductive health/contraceptive landscape. We are extending invitations to professionals who participate in the decision-making process for contraceptive product selection within the clinic setting e.g. Medical Director, Pharmacy Director, Purchasing Director/Manager, and clinicians (MD, PA, NP). If interested, please contact Rick Sajewski: rick.sajewski@afaxys.com.
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Since 2006, the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning has delivered continuous, high-quality clinical skills training and resources to healthcare providers within Title X and related public health communities. Visit www.ctcfp.org for more training and resources.
For information about CE Disclosures please see the corresponding documents linked to each training or activity located on their respective platforms. For information regarding the 2022 National Reproductive Health Conference CE Disclosures please visit www.ctcfp.org/nrhc.
The National Clinical Training Center is funded by Award No. 1 FPTPA006031-01-00 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH), Office of Population Affairs (OPA). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS, OASH, or OPA.
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