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2022 Learning Collaboratives

Addressing COVID-19’s Impact on Health Centers’ Finance and Operations and Response Planning for Future COVID-19 Outbreaks and Other Emergencies 
This learning collaborative guides participants through the challenges and solutions for addressing the financial and operational impacts of COVID-19 on health centers serving residents of public housing and other underserved communities, with an emphasis on applied response planning for future emergencies.
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning, forcing people to quickly leave or be confined in their home unexpectedly. For the millions of Americans who have disabilities, emergencies, such as fires, floods, and acts of terrorism, present a real challenge. Health centers play a critical role in providing continuity of care to support patients with disabilities before, during, and after natural and man-made disasters in their communities. This learning collaborative is designed to help health centers work with people with disabilities to create customized emergency preparedness kits and plans.
Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals 2022
In this learning collaborative we presented cultural competency as a data-driven method to improve patient care and health center performance in multiple domains through responsible application of scientifically validated tools and processes. Throughout the collaborative we took a detailed look at key concepts regarding culture as a SDOH. This includes an overview of the literature and key developments in the field. Additionally, we engaged in a collective and reflective approach of cultural competency as it pertains to clinical practice to develop our understanding of both our patient’s and our own cultural background. Finally, critically inspected and reviewed validated screening tools, explored their practical application in difficult situations and put them into action with volunteer patient actors.  
Promoting Healthy Choices and Community Changes: A Virtual Workshop for Community Health Workers (Spanish Language)
Community Health Workers (CHWs) or “Promotores de Salud” form a crucial part in communities as they bridge the gap between under-served community members and access to health care and community resources. The purpose of this learning collaborative provided by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (#NCHPH) is to increase the knowledge of Community Health Workers (#CHWs) or “Promotores de Salud” on how to effectively promote healthy choices and changes at the individual and community level to improve the overall health outcomes among Hispanic communities living in public housing.