Promising Practices
Approaches proven in the field
Practices health centers have implemented and documented, so others do not start from scratch.
The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: Has Your Head Been Hurt (CHATS Head Injury Tool)
FormWhen your head, neck, or face gets hurt, the injuries might not be visible or show up right away but can impact your brain and your life in many ways. Please complete this CHATS form and work with…
CHWs and Mental Health First Aid
BriefLearn how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can use Mental Health First Aid to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This article provides tools…
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness in Health Centers for Addressing IPV, HT, and Exploitation
BriefThis 4-page educational brief outlines strategies for enhancing emergency preparedness in health centers (HCs), with a focus on intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking (HT), and…
Five Ways Health Centers Can Promote Health Care Access for Survivors of Domestic Violence (A 2-pager)
BriefThis 2-pager summarizes the key actions to promote health center enrollment for survivors of domestic violence; and how health centers may partner with community-based programs, such as DV advocacy…
Gap Analysis on Post-Incarceration Health Care and Housing Linkage
ReportThis resource is intended to support health centers in identifying some important components to effective programming for HIV+ individuals leaving carceral settings to ensure smooth linkage to care…
HRSA UDS Sealant Measure FAQ
Fact SheetFind answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the new UDS sealant measure for children between the ages of 6-9 years at risk for dental caries. Developed in consultation with oral health…
My Health Is My Treasure: A Guide for Living Well With Diabetes (English)
Patient MaterialDiabetes is a common but complicated health condition facing agricultural workers within the United States. To help assist agricultural workers in learning about this diagnosis, this low-literacy…
My Health Is My Treasure: A Guide for Living Well With Diabetes (Spanish)
Patient MaterialDiabetes is a common but complicated health condition facing agricultural workers within the United States. To help assist agricultural workers in learning about this diagnosis, this low-literacy…
My Health Is My Treasure: A Guide for Living Well With Diabetes (Versión Puerto Rico)
Patient MaterialDiabetes is a common but complicated health condition facing agricultural workers within the United States. To help assist agricultural workers in learning about this diagnosis. This low-literacy…
Promising Practice: Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care for Patients with Diabetes
Report Case StudyThis promising practice features Horizon Health Care, Inc. in South Dakota. This health center implemented a medical and dental integration program for patients with diabetes while participating in…
Promising Practice: Improving Care Coordination and Health Outcomes for Diabetic Patients through Medical and Dental Integration
Case StudyCommUnityCare in Texas shares how their organization implemented medical and dental integration through NNOHA Integration of Diabetes and Oral Health Learning Collaborative to help improve the health…
Sample Memorandum of Understanding
Guide TemplateThis adaptable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) includes recommendations for building and sustaining health center and domestic violence program partnerships.
Health Policy Bulletin
Policy BriefPolicy in Action to support people experiencing Sexual Harassment
Value Based Payment Contract Review Checklist for FQHCs
GuideThe checklist will walk you through a series of common considerations for contracts you may receive from payers, with a specific focus on contracts that include value-based payment components.
Health and Housing: A Guide to Key Outcomes and Data Tracking
GuideThis guide enhances understanding of the health conditions experienced by individuals navigating housing instability. Utilizing existing data elements monitored at the intersection of health and…
What a Dinámica Experience!
GuideThis resource from the MHP Salud Dinámica Blog Series highlights how relationship-building activities based on Popular Education help CHWs connect with individuals they serve. Through these engaging…
Becoming a Teaching Health Center: Tips for Health Center Boards
GuideThis publication provides guidance for health centers considering the process of establishing a Teaching Health Center. It includes a case example illustrating how one health center board…
Health Centers Serving Veterans: The US Department of Veteran Affairs Graduate Medical Education Pilot
Archived In-Person TrainingThis webinar focuses on teaching as a vital component of the health center mission. It specifically addresses the opportunities available through the Mission 403 GME Pilot and explores whether these…
HRSA UDS Webinar Series
Archived In-Person TrainingThis flyer outlines dates, times, registration information, and learning objectives for 2025 Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting Technical Assistance Webinar sessions. Please note, it is expected…
Interoperability Readiness Scorecard (Printable Version)
TemplateThis scorecard encourages health centers to consider their processes, infrastructure, and action in a number of key areas. Each area key to interoperability are to be self-graded on a scale of 1…
Academic Partnerships to Foster Multidirectional Learning and Reinforce our Health Center Workforce
Archived WebinarThis webinar explores the academic partnerships developed by a health center in San Diego, CA, and how these practices helped recruit, train, and retain its workforce.
Growing the Next Generation of Health Center Executives
Archived WebinarThis two-part series offers targeted resources to help health centers address key issues in developing and implementing an Administrative Fellows Program.
Implementing Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant/Associate Postgraduate Training Programs
Archived WebinarThis webinar reviews the key elements of a successful primary care nurse practitioner and physician assistant/associate residency program with insights on how to implement and sustain your clinical…
Dental Therapy Employment Manual for Michigan Community Health Centers
ManualA comprehensive guide to help health centers prepare for and incorporate dental therapists into their dental teams.
