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2020 HUD Data Dictionary Documents Update

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2020 HUD Data Dictionary Documents Update WellSky has created a new library in the Customer Community named "HACS 2020 HUD Data Dictionary". This new library contains all of the relevant documentation about the 2020 Data Dictionary changes. This library contains new documents so we highly recommend reviewing the documents. All of the documents provided by HUD including crosswalks and information covered at Boot Camp are included in this library. This afternoon we added the "FY2020 DS Master Assessment V1".  You can use this document to help create intake forms in preparation for October 1, 2020.  Also please note that no demo or test sites are currently available.  We will either provide screen images or access to test environments as development continues.  Additional training materials will be made available in the near future as well. Please create a case in the customer c

The SUPPORT Act affords practitioners greater flexibility

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The Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act affords practitioners greater flexibility in the provision of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) The SUPPORT Act extends the privilege of prescribing buprenorphine in office-based settings to Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNSs, CRNSs, and CNMs)* until October 1, 2023. * NPs, PAs, CNSs, CRNSs, and CNMs are also referred to as "qualifying other practitioners." The SUPPORT Act expands the ability of certain physicians and qualifying other practitioners to treat up to 100 patients in the first year of waiver receipt if they satisfy one of the following two conditions: The physician holds a board certification in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Preventive Medicine or the American

SSVF Program Update Friday September 6th, 2019

From: Supportive Services for Veteran Families Date: September 6, 2019 at 11:53:12 AM EDT Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday September 6th, 2019 Topics: 1.    Register Now: SSVF National Webinar September 12, 2019, at 2 PM Eastern 2.    Register Now: Rapid Resolution Office Hours September 18, 2019 12 EST 3.    Announcement: September is Suicide Prevention Month 4.    New: Grant Extension Opportunity for FY2019 Due September 6, 2019 5.    Reminder: Federal Partners Housing Conferences 6.    Important: SSVF Rapid Resolution Resources Register Now: SSVF National Webinar September 12, 2019, at 2 PM Eastern Topics: •    SSVF End of Year Closeout •    Overview of Federal Financial Report in the HHS Payment Management System •    HMIS End of Year Requirements •    FY2020 HMIS New Data Standards and Updates In this Webinar, the SSVF Program Office will assist grantees in understanding and completing the FY2019 End of Year grant reporting and closeout require

Suicide Prevention Month, VA and DoD collaborate to help Women Veterans, Borne the Battle 161 - Sept. 6, 2019

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"This Week at VA" is a digital newsletter with top news and stories from across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs TOP PHOTO: The VA North Texas Health Care System recently added  Veterans Crisis Line wrapped vehicles to its fleet. Just in time for National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, the vehicles will help more people see this life-saving information in Dallas and the surrounding communities. Photo by Michael Cole TOP STORIES VA recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, VA encourages Veterans, community leaders, co-workers, families and friends to #BeThere — to help prevent suicide — by being present, supportive and strong for those who may be going through a difficult time. READ MORE VA and DoD collaboration offers women's health transition training A new VA and DoD collaboration offers a virtual option for the Women's Health Transition Tra

Register Today: LSHR Amendment Training for TBRA, PBA, and Conventional Public Housing Programs – New York, NY – October 8, 2019

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Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training Register Today: LSHR Amendment Training for TBRA, PBA, and Conventional Public Housing Programs – New York, NY – October 8, 2019 HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) is hosting a training about the Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR)

Free Toolboxes for Veterans, Mission Roll Call, Sleep Better

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Secretary Wilkie: America is best when it takes care of those who have taken care of America #VetResources  - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors Have a resource to share? Tweet it using #VetResources ONE MISSION. ONE VOICE. Roughly half of Veterans in this country aren't connected to VA or a Veteran Service Organization. Mission Roll Call is trying to reach all Veterans, to learn how to better serve them. Every Voice Matters. Stand and be counted, make your voice heard . LEARN MORE Disclaimer:  The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. "America is best when it takes care of those who have taken care of America," VA Secretary Robert Wilkie On the final day of the 2019 VA/DoD Suicide Prevention Conference, Secretary Wilkie called u