October 2021 | Issue 7
TRENDING RESOURCES
Flu Vaccination Resources | Learn more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs developed ads,
flyers, bookmarks and email signature blocks for flu vaccination education.
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Rural Resource Toolkit | Access the toolkit
As part of the "It's Up to You" campaign, this toolkit provides key messages, frequently asked
questions and strategies for educating those in rural communities about the COVID-19 vaccine.
WHAT'S NEW
Healthcare Quality Week | Learn about free resources and webinars
October 17-23 is Healthcare Quality Week, a time to bring awareness to the
positive impact health care quality professionals have in their communities.
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International Infection Prevention Week | Learn about Project Firstline
October 17-23 is also International Infection Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Make Your Intention Infection Prevention." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Project Firstline offers resources and continuing education about infection control.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Access Indigenous Pink social media toolkit
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Indigenous Pink Day is October 21.
IN THE KNOW
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Clostridioides difficile Infection | Review the publication
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) provides clinical practice guidelines
for the management of Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs).
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Resource Center to Support Tribal Epidemiology Centers | View funding opportunity
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities is offering funds to support
Tribal Epidemiology Centers. Tribes and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
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National Council on Aging Webinar | Register
Join the National Council on Aging for "What Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs Work
with Native Elders?" on November 30 to hear about initiatives to serve indigenous communities.
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Native American Women's Conference (November 5)* | Learn more and register
This virtual and in-person event will focus on career and life purpose, including vocational rehabilitation, self-worth theory and more.
*The PATH Post provides education and information relevant to the PATH project. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized or endorsed by the agency providing this event, nor do we benefit financially or otherwise from the event's registration fees.
IHS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Year in Review
Has it been a year already?

Despite all the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring, we have accomplished much over the last year to improve patient safety, increase quality of care transitions and, of course, be better prepared for public health emergencies. We have also laid ground work for efforts to improve behavioral health outcomes.

THANK YOU
for being an integral part of this Partnership to Advance Tribal Health!
UPCOMING EVENTS
PATH Learning and Action Network (LAN) | Register
Next LAN: October 28 - Preparing for the Year Ahead
  • Identify sources for strategic planning
  • Discuss how to use the strategic plan to drive operational priorities and focus
  • List key actions to dynamically incorporate the strategic plan throughout the year

Huddle Series: Effective Discharge Follow-up for EDs | Register
  • Wednesday, Oct. 27 - Session 1: Managing Follow-up Contact after an Emergency Department Visit
  • Wednesday, Nov. 3 - Session 2: Strategies to Reduce Risk with Patients Who Leave the ED without Being Seen
PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE TRIBAL HEALTH (PATH) | Visit the PATH website
This material was prepared by Comagine Health for the American Indian Alaska Native Healthcare Quality Initiative under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. NQIIC-AIHQI-138-10/15/2021