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Featured Resource The Duty to Disclose Adverse Information about Health Center Practitioners - Human Resources #10Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: by Jacqueline C. Leifer, Esq. and Adam J. Falk, Esq. When hiring a practioner, health centers query the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) for information about a practioner's licensure, malpractice payment history, and record of clinical privileges. Likewise,if a health center restricts a practioner's privileges, the center must notify the NPDB. This Bulletin: 1) describes reporting duties to the NPDB and under the Patient Safety Act of 2005, and 2) describes legal considerations for making voluntary disclosures (2007, 8 pages, FREE). Date Added: 9/19/2011 |
Compliance/Legal
| 10/21/2011 |
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Legal Developments in Joint Recruitment and Retention Efforts by Hospitals and Health Centers -- Human Resources Series #6 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: A strategy used by some FQHCs to enhance physician recruitment and retention is to work with their area hospital(s) to combine resources for paying recruitment expenses and offering a strong compensation package. The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to present legal issues that arise in the context of hospital-funded recruitment and retention payment arrangements and to suggest ways to appropriately address those issues. The Information Bulletin examines: *Stark Law exceptions for physician recruitment and retention payments; * Federal Anti-Kickback safe harbor for certain physician recruitment arrangements, as well as the recent safe harbor for health center grantees; and *Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standards for tax-exempt organizations to hospital-funded recruitment and retention payments. Click Here to download. (2005, 8 pages, FREE) |
| 9/30/2011 |
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Human Resources Record-keeping Requirements for Health Centers--Human Resources Series #3 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: This Information Bulletin describes a quick self-audit of Human Resources recordkeeping and record retention policies. Identifies elements of an effective Human Resources record retention policy. (2004, 12 pages, FREE) |
| 9/30/2011 |
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Accommodating Employee Leave for Parenting Purposes - Human Resources #8 Primary Category: Policies and Procedures Type: Resources to download or order Description: Health center employees may need to take leave to care for newborn or a sick child as well as aging parents. This Information Bulletin reviews employees' and health centers' rights under the federal Family Medical Leave Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, identifies ways for health centers to respond to leave requests for parenting purposes, and provides considerations for health centers in adopting parental leave policies and reviewing employee requests for leave (2006, FREE) |
| 9/30/2011 |
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The Duty to Disclose Adverse Information about Health Center Practitioners - Human Resources #10 by Jacqueline C. Leifer, Esq. and Adam J. Falk, Esq. Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: When hiring a practioner, health centers query the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) for information about a practioner's licensure, malpractice payment history, and record of clinical privileges. Likewise,if a health center restricts a practioner's priveledges, the center must notify the NPDB. This Bulletin: 1) describes reporting duties to the NPDB and under the Patient Safety Act of 2005, and 2) describes legal considerations for making voluntary disclosures (2007, 8 pages, FREE). |
| 9/30/2011 |
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Employment Law Update by Marisa B. Guevara, Esq. and Michael B. Glomb, Esq Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: Federal employment laws are constantly changing. This bulletin examines changes made in 2008 and 2009 in Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bulletin also provides guidance to health centers on how to implement the changes (2010, 12 pages, FREE). |
| 9/30/2011 |
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How to Minimize Liabilities Associated with After-Hours Coverage --Risk Management Series #13 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: This Information Bulletin presents BPHC’s expectations regarding after-hours coverage; explores how a health center can reasonably satisfy these expectations and maintain compliance with the terms of its grant award; and provides guidance concerning risk management/liability limiting policies and/or practices that a health center should adopt in implementing an after-hours coverage arrangement (2005, 8 pages, FREE) |
| 9/30/2011 |
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The Who, What, When and Why of Background Investigations and Credentialing, Alaska PCA Primary Category: Hiring/Credentialing Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: This session will provide a step-by-step introduction for establishing a comprehensive background investigation program. You will gain valuable information to aid your facility not only in the pre-screening process but determine how this information can save your facility time and money from recruitment through the credentialing process. We will discuss the Who, What, When and Why of Background Investigations and sources available to aid in the process. Webinar Date: 10/13/2010 Note: Free registration is required to view webinars - http://www.alaskapca.org/ |
| 9/30/2011 |
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Shortage Designation Survey (for HPSA and/or MUA/MUP shortage designations) Primary Category: Recruiting/Marketing Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: Workforce Division, will offer a 90-minute training session that will assist clinic staff in initiating and completing the survey process when making application for HPSA and/or MUA/MUP shortage designations. The session will review the basic requirements for designation filings as well as training attendees on how to determine when a survey is needed in order to successfully complete an application. Presented: September 29, 2010 Cost: $75 |
| 9/30/2011 |
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Understanding HPSAs and MUAs (CHAMPS) Primary Category: Recruiting/Marketing Type: Resources to download or order Description: Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) are designations based upon Federal standards. By existing in one of these designated areas, clinics are qualified to receive advantages. If your clinic is located in a rural setting in particular, it is paramount that you understand HPSA and MUA designations |
| 9/30/2011 |
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Physician Recruitment Plan (CHAMPS) Primary Category: Recruiting/Marketing Type: Resources to download or order Description: Physician recruitment can be a complicated process; please use the information below to not only help you keep track of the procedures for each step of your recruitment process, but also remind you of current recruitment trends for community health care. |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Classifying Workers as Employees or as Independent Contractors: Why it Matters and How to Do it Correctly - Human Resources Series #2 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: DESCRIPTION This Information Bulletin will address some of the legal and financial consequences of the “employee” and “independent contractor” classifications and will discuss the various tests used to classify individuals in an appropriate manner. (2004, 12 pages, FREE) |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Human Resources Record-keeping Requirements for Health Centers--Human Resources Series #3 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: This Information Bulletin describes a quick self-audit of Human Resources record keeping and record retention policies. Identifies elements of an effective Human Resources record retention policy. (2004, 12 pages, FREE) |
| 9/19/2011 |
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The Do's and Don'ts of Employee Terminations--Human Resources Series #4 Primary Category: Employee Relations Type: Resources to download or order Description: This Information Bulletin addresses the thorny topic of how health centers can terminate an employee in a manner that minimizes the legal risk associated with such terminations. (2004, 12 pages, FREE) |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Update On The Fair Labor Standards Act -- Human Resources Series #5 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: The Fair Labor Standards Act1 (“FLSA”) is a federal law that applies to virtually every health center2 and establishes, among other provisions, minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards. Under the FLSA: “Non-exempt” employees are entitled to a minimum wage of at least $5.15 per hour and payment for time and one-half the employee’s regular hourly rate for any hours worked over forty hours in any workweek. “Exempt” employees generally are salaried employees who, among other exceptions discussed below, are not entitled to overtime pay. (2005, 12 pages, FREE) |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Developing Provider Incentive Programs that Pass Muster under IRS and Other Regulatory Standards -- Human Resources Series #7 Primary Category: Benefits/Compensation Type: Resources to download or order Description: As health care organizations face financial pressures to increase productivity and efficiency, many providers have established incentive compensation arrangements to encourage providers to work to achieve the organization's goals. This Information Bulletin discusses key legal requirements for provider performance and recruitment and retention incentive arrangements including issues related to federal income tax exemption, federal grant cost principles, and federal legislation addressing kickbacks and fraud and abuse. (2006, FREE) |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Accommodating Employee Leave for Parenting Purposes - Human Resources #8 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: Health center employees may need to take leave to care for newborn or a sick child as well as aging parents. This Information Bulletin reviews employees' and health centers' rights under the federal Family Medical Leave Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, identifies ways for health centers to respond to leave requests for parenting purposes, and provides considerations for health centers in adopting parental leave policies and reviewing employee requests for leave (2006, FREE). |
| 9/19/2011 |
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The Duty to Disclose Adverse Information about Health Center Practitioners - Human Resources #10 Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: by Jacqueline C. Leifer, Esq. and Adam J. Falk, Esq. When hiring a practioner, health centers query the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) for information about a practioner's licensure, malpractice payment history, and record of clinical privileges. Likewise,if a health center restricts a practioner's privileges, the center must notify the NPDB. This Bulletin: 1) describes reporting duties to the NPDB and under the Patient Safety Act of 2005, and 2) describes legal considerations for making voluntary disclosures (2007, 8 pages, FREE). |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Employment Law Update Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: by Marisa B. Guevara, Esq. and Michael B. Glomb, Esq. Federal employment laws are constantly changing. This bulletin examines changes made in 2008 and 2009 in Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bulletin also provides guidance to health centers on how to implement the changes (2010, 12 pages, FREE). |
| 9/19/2011 |
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Policies and Protections Related to Employee Harassment and "Bullying" in the Workplace and Whistleblower Retaliation Primary Category: Policies and Procedures Type: Resources to download or order Description: by Uri Bilek, Esq. and Michael B. Glomb, Esq. Bullying or harassment can have significant negative effects on a workplace. This information bulletin gives examples of conduct that may constitute harassment or bullying, and whistle-blower retaliation. The bulletin identifies steps a health center can take to minimize such behavior as well as protect itself from potential liability (2010, 12 pages, FREE). |
| 9/13/2011 | |
Taking Notes During an Interview (Doc 28672kb ) Primary Category: Recruiting/Marketing Type: HR Tools & Templates (policies, forms, position descriptions, etc) Description: Great resource outlining the do's and don'ts of note taking during interviews. Submitted By: na |
| 8/12/2011 |
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Overtime Premiums vs. Overtime Pay:What Is the Difference? Primary Category: Payroll Type: Resources to download or order Description: Article discussing the differences between overtime pay and overtime premiums. Included in the article are quite a bit of details and examples of pay scenarios. Submitted By: na |
| 8/12/2011 |
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Salary Alternatives for Non-exempt employees Primary Category: Payroll Type: Resources to download or order Description: Very interesting article that looks at a variety of ways to compensate a non-exempt employee differently than just paying a salary. Submitted By: na |
| 8/12/2011 |
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Read About Qualified Moving Expenses on Payroll-Taxes.com Primary Category: Payroll Type: Resources to download or order Description: Detailed article if you are looking for payroll information as it relates to moving expenses. Actual examples/calculations given. Submitted By: na |
| 8/12/2011 |
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FUTA Fringe Benefits Excluded from Income Primary Category: Payroll Type: Resources to download or order Description: A summary of the fringe benefit amounts that can be excluded from compensation. Breaks it down into categories of benefit and categories of employees, including highly compensated employees. Submitted By: na |
| 8/12/2011 |
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Paperless Payroll Primary Category: Payroll Description: Short article examining the reasons one should consider taking their payroll operations paperless. Submitted By: na |
| 8/12/2011 |
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Medical Spanish/English Translator--Free Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Miscellaneous/Other Description: This Duke AHEC website is the best I have found to translate medical English/Spanish with pronunciation free. There is a mobile app to download that does cost. Easy to use. Submitted By: NICGORSKI, DARLENE |
| 8/12/2011 |
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Cultural Competence: Culture, Language and Health Literacy (HRSA) Primary Category: Diversity/Inclusion Type: Professional Organization Website Description: This HRSA website is the best on cultural competency. It is free and has great resources as we deal with diverse patients and Joint Commission Standards. Submitted By: NICGORSKI, DARLENE |
| 8/03/2011 | |
Job Description Sample Template (Doc 30667kb ) Primary Category: Position Descriptions Type: HR Tools & Templates (policies, forms, position descriptions, etc) Description: Sample template one can use when writing job descriptions. Submitted By: na |
| 8/03/2011 | |
Sample Offer Letter (Doc 31713kb ) Primary Category: Hiring/Credentialing Type: HR Tools & Templates (policies, forms, position descriptions, etc) Description: Sample of an offer letter. Submitted By: na |
| 8/03/2011 | |
Sample Emergency Contact Form (Doc 15088kb ) Primary Category: Safety/Wellness Type: HR Tools & Templates (policies, forms, position descriptions, etc) Description: Sample of form to use to house emergency contact information. Submitted By: na |
| 8/03/2011 | |
Sample Employee File Checklist (Doc 18125kb ) Primary Category: Hiring/Credentialing Type: HR Tools & Templates (policies, forms, position descriptions, etc) Description: A very simple document outlining what should be included in employee files. Submitted By: na |
| 7/07/2011 |
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Payroll Information Primary Category: Payroll Type: Resources to download or order Description: Web page with a variety of payroll information for the payroll administrator or human resource professional. Submitted By: na |
| 4/14/2011 |
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Instant Card - ID Badges Primary Category: General Human Resources Information Type: Resources to download or order Description: InstantCard is an online ID card service. It produces professional badges from your own design or from a template. It also serves as an online database for your employee photos and quick badge reorders. Takes about 3 - 4 days to receive the badges in the mail. Submitted By: KENT, ANGEL |
| 2/05/2011 |
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CDC - Workplace Safety Website Primary Category: Safety/Wellness Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: This website by the CDC provides resources for developing safety related policies and procedures as well as suggested workplace precautions. Submitted By: TRIGG, JOY |
| 2/05/2011 |
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Fair Labor Standards Act Advisor Primary Category: Compliance/Legal Type: Resources to download or order Description: This US Dept of Labor website provides a basic outline to help determine if a position should be exempt or non-exempt. Submitted By: TRIGG, JOY |
| 9/24/2010 |
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Conducting Effective Job Interviews in Compliance with Federal Employment Discrimination Laws Primary Category: Hiring/Credentialing Type: Resources to download or order Description: This is an 8-page information bulletin in the HR Series published by NACHC. The bulletin provides an overview of the Federal employment discrimination laws that impact interviews of prospective health center employees and offers “do’s” and “don’ts” tips. (2004, 8 pages, FREE) Submitted By: VIETH, BETSY |
| 9/21/2010 | |
Red Flags Policy (WV PCA) (PDF 156kb ) Primary Category: Policies and Procedures Type: Resources to download or order Description: Sample policy for identity theft prevention and detection and Red Flags Rule compliance. Submitted By: Sherri Ferrell, WV PCA |
| 9/21/2010 | |
Comprehensive HR Audit Spreadsheet (CHC of Burlington, VT) (Excel 24kb ) Primary Category: Policies and Procedures Type: Resources to download or order Description: This spreadsheet represents questions and items to consider when auditing your internal HR functionality. Items collected from SHRM articles and Business & Legal Reports recommendations. Submitted By: Joy W. Trigg, SPHR (CHC of Burlington, VT) |
| 9/21/2010 |
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O-Net Online Primary Category: Hiring/Credentialing Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: O-net is an online tool created by the US Dept. of Labor to assist businesses and HR Professionals with areas such as job identification and analysis; typical job tasks and suggested titles; wage and salary information and more! Submitted By: Joy W. Trigg, SPHR (CHC of Burlington, VT) |
| 9/21/2010 |
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Think Cultural Health - Cultural Competency Continuing Education Programs Primary Category: Diversity/Inclusion Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: This site, sponsored by the Office of Minority Health, offers the latest resources and tools to promote cultural competency in health care. You may access free online courses accredited for continuing education credit as well as supplementary tools to help you and your organization promote respectful, understandable, and effective care to your increasingly diverse patients. Submitted By: Shelly Hegerle (Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas) |
| 9/21/2010 |
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Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Primary Category: General Human Resources Information Type: Professional Organization Website Description: The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. SHRM’s website has a wealth of information that is free and available to the public. For an annual fee ($160/year as of 2010), you will have access to many more resources. SHRM also provides professional development and continuing education. Submitted By: Joy W. Trigg, SPHR (CHC of Burlington, VT) |
| 9/21/2010 |
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American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) Primary Category: HR Professional Development Type: Professional Organization Website Description: ASTD is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. Many free resources and documents are on the website; however some free resources, including most of the social networking and other interactive tools are available to members only. Submitted By: Training & Technical Assistance (NACHC) |
| 9/21/2010 |
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HRMGuide.com Primary Category: General Human Resources Information Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: HRM Guide publishes articles and news releases about HR surveys, employment law, human resource research, HR books and careers that bridge the gap between theory and practice. |
| 9/21/2010 |
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Diversity Executive Primary Category: Diversity/Inclusion Type: eLearning (computer-based training, webinars, networks, blogs, etc) Description: Diversity Executive is an online resource for diversity and inclusion-related news, conferences and other educational opportunities, articles and other resources. Membership is not required. Subscribe to the Diversity Executive Magazine for free. |







