AGENDA



AGENDA ITEMS (NOTES)Overview of Coronavirus and AHECDr. John McCarthy, Director WWAMI AHECWhat we know so far regarding the national AHEC Scholars program- We’ve been in touch with HRSA, they recognize this is a new time.- HRSA understands that we will need to become creative in the opportunities we offer AHEC scholars. - We’re all in this together- Take look at virology video. Watch after minute 20. After 27 minutes, it dives into the understanding of COVID-19.Our recent discussion with Washington D.C.- We have spoken to our program officer in Washington DC. She was very supportive about different ideas we had that can be done online, remotely, or with limited contact. We have been encouraged to be creative.- We will get more information from them soon; however, we will continue to move forward.- We understand you have restrictions from schools or health professional programs. We want you to adhere to their policies first, before trying to meet the requirements offered by our program.Our AHEC Programs and Responding in each stateDirectors introduce themselves Directors explain their school’s current policiesHow AHEC Scholars can helpAHEC mission- what criteria we need to meet- The mission of AHEC is to train, increase, retain, and diversify the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved areas. - We will count hours that will have to do with anything from homeless shelters, food banks, COVID-19 related (or not). As long as it is serving the community. However, we do need these components. IPE – remote or non-remote- To meet the IPE component, you must work with a professional from another discipline, or a scholar/student from another discipline. This shows us you had interprofessional experience. - The health professional just needs to impact health in some way. For example, a phlebotomist while donating blood or a community health worker while making meals for the community.COVID-19 as Current and Emerging Topic- AHEC wants us to respond to this crisis. AHEC has always been first to respond to a crisis. Last year we were involved in the opioid crisis and were given extra money for trainings for students and provider. We also did town halls for communities where people could show up and learn about how they can help as citizens. This is what we do. Non-COVID Community Project – can be found on the WWAMI AHEC site under ResourcesWhat will count for CEC during COVID-19Care Kits- Creating kits for individuals who have been impacted by COVID but have been told to stay at home and stay quarantined. Kits could include Tylenol, Cold & Flu Medication, Vapor Rub, maybe bread or toilet paper. - We are still waiting to hear back about this idea.- You wouldn’t be buying these supplies; we would provide them to you.School Supply Kits for Low Income Students- Some students cannot get school supplies due to closures.Care calls to individuals who are isolated (AHECS could work with local clinics, senior citizen centers or places of worship)- Some senior centers or churches may be wanting volunteers to comfort those individuals who are lonely, isolated, and possibly scared. Meals on Wheels- Meal delivery to home bound individuals.- Could leave meal at front door to limit exposure.Helping schools with meal distribution- Many schools are trying to use their stored-up food and are having an everyday breakfast or lunch for students. At times, this is the only meal students have. This opportunity depends on the school districts near you. Food banks are also still distributing food.Working at a blood drive or donating blood- Exposure would be limited as they are only taking appointments. - There is currently a critical need for blood donations.Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer Service (Available in ID and possibly WA)- Many different types of volunteers are needed.- Great opportunity to volunteer in an organized munity Learning Project- More academic in natureSmall summary: 1. Scholars would do research on a given area or community2. They would work with a scholar of a different discipline 3. At the end, a presentation would be given.Good way to learn about what health systems are in the community. Note: Keep in mind that professionals and nonprofits may be strained. We must be sensitive to their time constraint and understand this as we go out into the community.Volunteering at COVID-19 call centers- We will contact the department of health and try to find out about Seattle area call centers where students can do trainings.- We will also find out if you can volunteer from home.- More to come on this opportunity.UW Child Care for Health Professionals- If you feel comfortable about volunteering with children, this would be great.- Health professionals are in need of childcare.Seattle Area Students: Help with Share and Care website- Share and Care is also searching for someone to help manage website. Clinics like iSMART Clinic in Idaho (may potentially be available for the North Idaho cohort)- Help with telehealth appointments. Creating Community websites or social media- Connect people by sharing gratitude stories, poems, or a create a place for community members to ask for help or find help. An example would be UW Medicine’s 55-word site. Your Questions and IdeasQuestionsWhat’s going to happen with folks who have finished the course? Will they get their certificates?Ans: You will get your certificate and pin in the mail. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, there will not be a commencement or gathering. What about facemasks? Can we make those?Ans: Although homemade facemasks cannot be used in sterile hospital environments, they can be given to those individuals in the community who are buying them. This can help reduce the critical need for PPE in hospitals. Ideas Several WWAMI students have recently gone through training through the Spokane Alliance to call patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are quarantined at home. They were given pulse oximeter and scholars will be calling to follow up and ask questions about their STATS. If it is determined that their condition is worsening, or they must be checked then scholars will directly call the provider line to help the patient. This is open to community members. - Currently trying to get this opportunity in Idaho.Put out a good link to maybe a page where the CDC has a good comprehensive overview. Post and share! Let’s get rid of the misinformation! Partnership is being developed with the Pocatello, Idaho free clinic to help reduce exposure. Students could easily call different community organizations to introduce themselves and let them know that the Idaho Free Clinic is there and is available. Contact Rylee O’Neill at oneiryl2@isu.edu if interested.- Many nonprofits may not be aware that Pocatello has a free clinicCommunicationSocial Connections with other AHEC ScholarsIdeas? Follow the Facebook pages!WWAMI AHEC Scholars-SeattleWWAMI AHEC Scholars-WA and IDDirectors will set up meetings with their regional cohortsWill ask for your input on how frequently to meetCatalyst survey – how often should the whole WWAMI AHEC united cohort meet? Frequent “huddles”Less frequent bi-weekly meetingsWhat time? ................
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