Beyond the Grant: Building Sustainable Behavioral Health Programs in Rural Hospitals-FREE NO CME

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Behavioral health services in Critical Access Hospitals often begin with grant funding but require thoughtful planning to ensure long-term sustainability and continued access to care. This webinar will explore practical strategies for integrating behavioral health services into organizational operations through sustainable staffing models, reimbursement strategies, community partnerships, workflow integration, and program evaluation. Participants will learn how to use data and strategic planning to build behavioral health programs that continue to improve patient access, quality of care, and community health long after initial funding has ended.

Grant writers, behavioral health leaders, finance and quality professionals, community health staff, and others involved in planning, implementing, or sustaining grant-funded programs.

1. Identify funding resources that support the implementation of quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives in rural healthcare organizations.
2. Analyze how to use data and strategic planning to build behavioral health programs that continue to improve patient access, quality of care, and community health long after initial funding has ended.
3. Explore practical strategies for integrating behavioral health services into organizational operations through sustainable staffing models, reimbursement strategies, community partnerships, workflow integration, and program evaluation.

Kami Norland

Kami Norland, MA, ATR

Kami, is a visionary force in the realm of human-centered leadership and workplace culture transformation. Kami is the Compassionate Experiences Organizer (CEO) of Integrative Re-Sources, LLC, co-founder of the global Elevate Compassion Coalition, co-founder and CEO of Journey Guide Project, LLC, and director, scholar, and faculty of the Master of Arts program in Creative Leadership at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Kami's impact resonates across diverse professional spheres where she has consistently championed mental well-being and catalyzed positive change within individuals, organizations, and communities.
Kami's extensive background encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences, from her early days of providing therapy in a rural mental health clinic to her role as a healthcare leader on a national stage, to entrepreneurship, to educational leadership. This eclectic journey has underscored her resolute belief in the imperative of prioritizing mental well-being and designing how work is completed with intentionality and justice. Kami has graced international platforms in roles such as strategic planner, community engagement designer, and as a dynamic keynote speaker, capturing audiences with her uplifting narratives and transformative insights. Her workshops are characterized by a fusion of cutting-edge scientific research, relatable anecdotes, and actionable tips that embolden participants to reframe, rediscover, and redesign their quality of life and workplace experiences.

No CME is available with this course.

This material was prepared by Compass Healthcare Collaborative (Compass)

Fees are charged solely for individuals seeking Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. All educational materials are provided at no cost and are freely accessible regardless of CME participation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Compass is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.