Financial Management
Background The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Institute for Public Health Practice, in cooperation with the Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies (I-ALPHA), has developed a series of practiced-based educational programs targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The programs are part of the Institute's continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce. Goal/ Intended Audience This course is intended for public health administrators and nurse administrators who are relatively new in their positions (3 years or less) and who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge. Local boards of health, city and county departments, hospitals, home health agencies, and visiting nurse associations typically employ these public health professionals. By the end of this course, participants will have enhanced the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to be a successful public health administrator. Course Content The New Public Health Administrators Series consists of 14 hour-long online programs. Upon completion of all 14 online programs, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Today's presentation - Financial Management, by Jeff Horne - consists of a one hour video segment which is accessible via video streaming technology. PowerPoint slides of the presentation are provided in PDF format. Participants will be assessed through practice exercises and an online post-test. This course may be taken by itself, or as part of the New Public Health Admin (NPHA) Curriculum.
Grant Writing
Background The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Institute for Public Health Practice, in cooperation with the Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies (I-ALPHA), has developed a series of practiced-based educational programs targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The programs are part of the Institute's continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce. Goal/ Intended Audience This course is intended for public health administrators and nurse administrators who are relatively new in their positions (3 years or less) and who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge. Local boards of health, city and county departments, hospitals, home health agencies, and visiting nurse associations typically employ these public health professionals. By the end of this course, participants will have enhanced the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to be a successful public health administrator. Course Content The New Public Health Administrators Series consists of 14 hour-long online programs. Upon completion of all 14 online programs, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Today's presentation - Grant Writing, by Jane Schadle - consists of a one hour video segment which is accessible via video streaming technology. PowerPoint slides of the presentation are provided in PDF format. Participants will be assessed through practice exercises and an online post-test. This course may be taken by itself, or as part of the New Public Health Admin (NPHA) Curriculum.
Financial Management
The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Institute for Public Health Practice, in cooperation with the Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies (I-ALPHA), has developed a series of practiced-based educational programs targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The programs are part of the Institute's continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce.
Intended Audience
public health administrators and nurse administrators who are relatively new in their positions (3 years or less) and who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- Listcounty funding sources
- Describethe annual budget cycle
- Describethe financial structure of county government
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 7: Planning and Management Skills
- 7A1. Describes the structures, functions, and authorizations of governmental public health programs and organizations
- 7A2. Describes government agencies with authority to impact the health of a community
- 7A3. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures
- 7A4. Describes public health funding mechanisms (e.g., ategorical grants, fees, third-party reimbursement, tobacco taxes)
- 7A5. Contributes to development of program budgets
- 7A6. Provides information for proposals for funding (e.g., foundations, government agencies, corporations)
- 7A7. Provides information for development of contracts and other agreements for programs and services
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Jeffrey Horne
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
September 24, 2013
Grant Writing
The University of Iowa College of Public Health's Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center (UMPHTC), in cooperation with the Iowa Counties Public Health Association (ICPHA), has developed a series of practiced-based educational programs targeted toward new public health administrators and nursing administrators. The programs are part of the Institute's continuing effort to provide training to strengthen the skills and knowledge of the current public health workforce.
Intended Audience
public health administrators and nurse administrators who are relatively new in their positions (3 years or less) and who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identifygrant-awarding organizations in Iowa
- Describethe steps involved in preparing a grant application
- Describethe resources needed in preparing a grant application
- Discussthe reporting obligations once a grant is awarded
- Discussthe implications of grant awards to agency budgets
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified:
Domain 7: Financial Planning and Management Skills
- 7A4. Describes public health funding mechanisms (e.g., categorical grants, fees, third-party reimbursement, tobacco taxes)
- 7A6. Provides information for proposals for funding (e.g., foundations, government agencies, corporations)
- 7B8. Prepares proposals for funding (e.g., foundations government agencies, corporations).
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Jane Schadle, RNC, MSHA
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
September 19, 2013
Managing the Revenue Cycle
Contact: Technical Support
Phone: 301-347-0400
E-mail: multiviewMediaSupport@multiview.com
Description: Managing the Revenue Cycle highlights the many aspects of the revenue cycle including accounts receivable. Proactive health centers are actively seeking ways to improve financial performance in order to continue to provide excellent service to their patients. Effectively managing the health center’s revenue cycle is an essential step in this process. This presentation is designed to provide the attendee with the fundamentals needed to be successful in this endeavor.
Information will be provided on:
• Ideas for improving front office processes that affect billing and collections outcomes
• Duties and responsibilities of an effective CHC billing department
• Processes that improve collections efforts
• Third-party claim denial management strategies and tools
Competency: CHCM-F5 Provide and/or support effective public and primary health services within budget constraints.