A newsletter from the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning
A newsletter from the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning
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A Newsletter from the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning
September is Sexual Health Month

Sexual Health Month Resources

September is Sexual Health Month! Take a moment to bookmark the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning (NCTCFP) and the Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC) websites to view regularly updated resources for the sexual and reproductive health field. 

Additional September Sexual Health Spotlights:

Recovery Month Resources

In honor of Recovery Month in September visit the NCTCFP Clinician Café on Providing Inclusive Care to Patients with Substance Use Disorders.
This Archived Café features recorded discussions on integrating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) screening and providing sexual and reproductive healthcare to patients with SUD. The Café also highlights two podcasts on SUD patient perspectives and SBIRT Coding and Billing, as well as an Articles of Interest mini-course for 1.0 CNE. View the Clinician Café.

Register for Upcoming NCTCFP Events

Clue Birth Control Fertility App

Drop In Active Learning Session (DIALS)

Thursday, September 22 at 11am CT/12pm ET

Join colleagues and facilitator Lynae Brayboy, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Clue for a virtual discussion focused on understanding and supporting client use of the FDA-cleared Clue Birth Control mobile app. Register for DIALS.

Virtual IUC Training
New Format and Dates!

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. 
The next training is the Oct/Nov Cohort 1 taking place on October 10th & November 14th with additional dates added throughout Fall 2022. Register soon as spots fill up quickly! *Must be available for both cohort dates to register. 

New Product from NCTCFP

Updated Billing and Coding Guidance for Implant Contraception

Coding with Ann: A Podcast Series

In the 15th episode in the ongoing Coding with Ann series, Ann Finn joins the NCTCFP to walk through the latest best practices for billing and coding related to implant contraception. Listen to the podcast.

What You May Have Missed

Understanding Dobbs and Title X

Podcast

In this podcast, the NCTCFP speaks with Jessica Swafford Marcella, MPA, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Population Affairs, and Director of the Office of Adolescent Health, to discuss the June 24th SCOTUS decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and how it affects Title X services. Listen to the podcast.

Health Worker Burnout

Health Worker Burnout. Our health depends on the well-being of our health workforce. Let's take care of those who are always there to care fo us. Addressing Health Worker Burnout Download Advisory. Content Warning: This page contains references to suicide.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the U.S. Surgeon General set health worker burnout as a priority following the COVID-19 pandemic. View the HHS resource to download the Addressing Health Worker Burnout Advisory, view a direct message from Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, and for resources, actionable items, and shareable tools and infographics. 
Your Clinical Connections

From the Office of Population Affairs (OPA)

Monkeypox Resources

The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) has compiled resources to assist organizations and clinics that may see patients with suspected or confirmed monkeypox infection. You can access the following monkeypox resources on the OPA website.


FPAR 2.0 FAQs

OPA recently updated the FPAR 2.0 FAQs page. Grantees and technical staff can find answers to frequently asked questions about data elements, file formats, reporting, and more. Find other technical assistance products on topics including implementation, valid values, and sample files on the FPAR 2.0 landing page.

From the Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC)

Universal Education and Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in a Reproductive Health Setting: A Demonstration Video

Through a brief provider-client interaction, this 7-minute video demonstrates the application of CUES (Confidentiality, Universal Education, Empowerment, and Support) versus traditional intimate partner violence (IPV) screening in a reproductive health setting. 

Understanding Endocrine Disruptors and Fertility Video

This short video provides an overview of endocrine disruptors, a type of toxic chemical in our environment that may have an adverse influence on reproductive health, including fertility. The video discusses exposure to endocrine disruptors; their interference with the hormones and potential impact on reproductive health and fertility; and what steps family planning providers can take to screen and counsel clients on reducing exposure. 

Upcoming Webinar: Finding Answers to Your FPAR 2.0 Questions

Thursday, October 13 at 1–2pm ET

Does your organization have questions about the Family Planning Annual Report (FPAR) 2.0 transition? Join the RHNTC for a webinar providing an overview of resources available to support Title X grantees and subrecipients in this transition. Speakers will also answer common questions about FPAR 2.0 and demonstrate how to apply this information. Register for the webinar.

From Altarum 

Share Your Thoughts for a $100 Amazon Gift Card and An Opportunity to Receive Tailored Patient Facing Resources for Your Community 

Altarum Institute, with funding from the HHS Office of Population Affairs, invites you to participate in a focus group to help inform research on resources needed for clients struggling with substance use in family planning settings. These focus groups aim to understand your needs and your client's needs and create resources that will help support you when screening and referring patients.
Focus groups will be scheduled for one hour with dates throughout September and October 2022. All participants will be provided a $100 gift card via email within 30 days of participation. To sign up for a focus group, please fill out this Google Form or email Lena Marceno at lena.marceno@altarum.org.   

From The National Coalition for Sexual Health

Sexual Health Questions to Ask All Patients

The National Coalition for Sexual Health provides a new sexual history-taking tool for providers to talk with patients about sexual pleasure, problems, and pride - building upon CDC's 5P's approach and adding a 6th 'P'. View the sexual history-taking provider job aid.
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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 health care providers within the 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. 

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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