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In this discussion you will learn What a Traditional Health Worker is The role of the Traditional Health Worker (THW) Liaison PacificS ource/ Trilliums THW Integration and Utilization Plans PacificS ource/ Trilliums THW
What a Traditional Health Worker is The role of the Traditional Health Worker (THW) Liaison PacificS
PacificS
THW Liaisons’ contact information
Traditional Health Workers have been working in their communities all over the world for
centuries.
To be recognized as a valued part of the health system and be eligible to bill Medicaid, in
2011 the Oregon legislature passed HB 3650.This bill created the structure that allows THWs to become certified through the Oregon Health Authority.
There are 7 different types of THWs: Community Health Worker Peer Support Specialist Family Support Specialist Youth Support Specialist Peer Wellness Specialist Personal Health Navigator Doula The THW model provides culturally responsive, trauma informed, and high quality care to
underserved populations. They are part of PS’s health equity strategy and work to address social determinants of health, an essential part of CCO 2.0.
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upport and expand the THW workforce, including educating and supporting THWs on the contracting and reimbursement process
Coordinate THW trainings opportunities and recruit participants with
lived experience and who are trusted members of the community they serve
Educate clinical providers, community based organizations, and health
systems on THW integration best practice
Increase member access to THWs Inform PS
’s Trillium’s THW Payment Methodology Workgroup to support building alternative payment models that provide livable wages for THWs
Collaborate with the OHA
’s THW Commission and THW workforce associations to learn and listen about workforce needs
THW Utilization
Offer technical assistance on THW integration in community base and clinical settings
Liaise with PS ’s Provider Network staff and the THW workforce during contract conversations
Educate internal departments about THWs, including case management Community Engagement
Connect THW organizations with PS ’s regional Health Council’s
Present about THWs at community-facing meetings Member Communication
Ensure PS promotional materials such as the website, newsletters, member handbook, etc have information on how to access THW services OHA Reporting
Create PS ’s THW Payment Methodology that sustains THW services in both community based and clinical settings
S ubmit t o OHA November 2020
Collect THW utilization and THW workforce data from community based and clinic settings
S ubmit t o OHA Q3 2021
Implement Best/ Promising Practices
Collect and distribute THW related research
Educate providers on THW scopes of practice
Integrate THWs into the delivery of services
Educating providers on best use of THWs (internal staff and with providers presentations)
Educating boards and community collaborations on THW utilization
Work on newsletters articles
Promote fliers about THWs
Reach out and host member education session
Organizations reporting tools
THWs self-reporting tools
Payment Model Grid due November 2020 & Integration and Utilization Plan due 2021
Implement OHA ’s OEI THW Commission best practice
Collaborate to expand the use of CHWs in low income housing and shelter
Collaborate to expand the use of Doulas as participating providers and non-participating providers
Exploring alternative payment methods and connecting THWs to billing and supervision hubs as needed
THW Liaison involvement
Engaged in the work of: CHP , CHA, OHA regional outreach, payment model sub-committee, local and national S DoH collaborations, flexible funds resource connection, and Diversity and Health Equity work.
Connect members to internal CHWs at Trillium and to THWs in the community
Collaborating on…
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uccessfully completed Part -1 of Community Health Work Train-the-Trainer
(ORCHWA) and the new trainers to develop next steps to bring additional CHW trainings to our community.
Collaborating with the Oregon Doula Association to provide statewide Doula
training that also engages local Doulas.
Coordinating with ORCHWA to bring a CHW S
upervisor training to Lane County
Discussing general THW workforce strategies and advocacy
Mutually engaged with…
PS
/ Trillium Community Advisory Council (CAC)
Healthcare Integration Collaboration (HIC) OHA
’s THW Commission’s Payment Model S up-Committee
PS
/ Trillium’s Rural Advisory Council (RAC)
Monthly state-wide meeting with THW Liaisons from a variety of CCOs Bi-weekly ORHCWA Policy and Advocacy Committee
Iris Bicksler, THW Liaison @ PacificS
Iris.Bicksler@ pacificsource.com Massarra Eiwaz-Ransom, THW Liaison @ Trillium Community Health Plan Massarra.EiwazRansom@ TrilliumCHP .com