NOSORH Update Region C August 23-14, 2014 Teryl Eisinger, Executive Director Matt Strycker, Special Projects Coordinator Alisa Druzba, NOSORH President

It’s great to see old friends! Welcome new ones!

Thanks to Region C NOSORH Leadership: Gloria Vermie - Regional Rep. and RHC Committee Chair Tina Turner – Regional Rep. Kevin Jacobson – Parliamentarian Mark Schoenbaum – Policy Committee Co-Chair, Former President John Barnas – SOC Liaison, Former President

Thank you to the Iowa Office of Rural Health for hosting this meeting!

Thank you to FORHP for continued funding of NOSORH!

Thank you for letting us work for you!

Objectives: Learn about NEW projects we’ve taken on since the last meeting Hear about accomplishments from the past year; Learn what direction the organization is taking in the upcoming year; NEW strategy “map” Question and discussion time

transitioned to a new website. Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has…

TruServe The new version is now mobile responsive TruServe comes in two versions – the core version and the enhanced version. The enhanced version allow you to: track impacts related to activities and stand-alone impacts report on impacts track committees We are constantly taking user feedback to improve TruServe, and ensure that TruServe can meet the changing needs for grant tracking and reporting.

Entering and Reporting Data Any of the data entered can later be reported on. For example, reports can be created for all work done related to a specific program, program goal, location, by staff member, or according to type (such as technical assistance).

SORH PIMS Report

changed our logo. Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has…

represented SORH at the following venues: 3RNet Conference National Rural Health Association, Spring Conference Rural Training Track Conclave National Oral Health Conference Various NRHA conferences Grant Makers in Health/White House Rural Council Rural Assistance Center

Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has… partnered with: National Network for Oral Health Access Offered 3 webinars on various oral health issues. National Center for Frontier Communities Assess and build capacity resources for health services

Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has… partnered with: National Network for Oral Health Access Offered 3 webinars on various oral health issues. National Center for Frontier Communities Assess and build capacity resources for health services

Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has… partnered with: Veterans Health Administration Developed a toolkit for working with VHA and veterans.

Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has… partnered with: 3RNet National Cooperative of Health Network (NCHN) Planning a joint annual meeting September 1-2, 2015 in Portland, Oregon.

Launched “ Grant Writing Beyond the Basics” Series of 4 webinars: Connecting with funders Grants Management “Proving” Your Worth Avoid Deadline Fatigue Since the Regional Meeting, NOSORH has…

submitted an application for the National Organizations for State and Local Officials (NOSLO) cooperative agreement.. PCO

Funding

HIGH PRIORITY: Create & offer webinars, learning communities and fact sheets to SORHs & other constituents to improve access to care, quality of care, & health of rural Americans Activity Participants - Year 8 Participants Year 7 Webinars Meetings Travel Scholarships78 Learning Communities Grant Writing Institute*65N/A TOTAL webinars or learning communities, sessions at regional & annual meetings & approximately 12 policy updates offered in Branch and other

Now a word from NOSORH President Aliza Druzba

Strategy

STRATEGIC ROLE: Support the sustainability and vitality of SORHs HIGH PRIORITY #1: Increase and diversify funding for NOSORH through contracts and special projects which increase the capacity of SORH and their partners and ensures sustainability of NOSORH. Allows NOSORH to be flexible and support initiatives for SORH which may not be federally funded. Secure CA funds for working with PCO Seek non-federal funding for NRHD Negotiate new contract with VHA Solicit sponsors to continue and grow funding of NOSORH Strategy

STRATEGIC ROLE: Support the sustainability and vitality of SORHs HIGH PRIORITY #2: Increase SORH capacity to support, strengthen and sustain Rural Health Clinics Fills an unmet need of at key rural health safety net providers Supports NOSORH work to grow the capacity of SORH with currently available expertise from other SORH and long standing partner Fits with NOSORH advocacy strategy to increase appropriation of SORH Rural Health Clinic Institute for SORH Strategy

STRATEGIC ROLE: Support the sustainability and vitality of SORHs HIGH PRIORITY #3: Provide TA to SORHs experiencing operational and leadership changes and challenges NOSORH is stronger when all SORH are strong Ensure strong leadership and engagement of all SORH especially during turnover of staff SORH supervisors are informed and supportive of SORH role Strategy “Map”

STRATEGIC ROLE: Leadership organization & good “partner” organization HIGH PRIORITY #5: Increase the Impact of National Rural Health Day to increase visibility of SORH and rural community successes. Cultivates members’ leadership skills at state & National level Cultivates partnerships for NOSORH and SORH Increases the impact and visibility of SORH, NOSORH, partners and constituents Increases the revenue for NOSORH, SORH and partners Strategy “Map”

CelebratePowerofRural.org A story for every SORH and state!

STRATEGIC ROLE: Advocacy organization HIGH PRIORITY #6: Propose a new payment model and conditions of participation Allows CAH to be reimbursed as a focal point for integration of care in rural areas. Ensures SORH understand and plan for supporting new role for CAH in the future Strategy “Map”

STRATEGIC ROLE: Advocacy organization HIGH PRIORITY #6: Increase and diversify funding for SORHs in order to ensure continued sustainability and growth. SORH program needs reauthorization to fix issues with matching funds and indirect costs and ensure ongoing appropriation for SORH SORH need additional funding to meet the ever increasing demand for TA and expertise to improve rural health Strategy “Map”

NOSORH Annual Meeting – October 28-29, 2014 Omaha, NE RHC TA – 27 th JCREC – 30 th

I’m hopeful you learned about… Some of the projects NOSORH staff have been working on this year, Our Strategy “map” progress, and Our plans for the future of our organization.

Questions for us…

Teryl Eisinger Executive Director Stephanie Hansen Education & Services Director Matthew Strycker Special Projects Coordinator

Region C Meeting Proposed date: August East Lansing, MI

Thank you!!!