West Virginia State Office of Rural Health

Location

Charleston, WV
United States

West Virginia State Flex Program

What is one Core Competency your state Flex Program is working on developing through Flex activities?

Core Competency: Strengthening Quality Reporting and Improvement

The WV Flex Program's focus is increasing reporting and improving the quality of data reported in regards to antibiotic treatment.  Technical assistance, expert assistance, and data entry support are provided to the CAHs participating in the Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP).  The data submitted is reviewed and validated for quality improvement.  The overall goal is to decrease the number of antibiotic prescriptions written.  

What is one activity your state is funding through SHIP?

To address the challenges healthcare organizations will face with the implementation of ICD-11 and help mitigate concerns small rural hospitals may have related to the changes in methodology, the 2023-2024 SHIP grant will offer readiness training and education around ICD-11, guidance and direction on the process and best practices to follow when implementing changes.  

Type of Organization State Government
Staffing (FTE) 2
Number of CAHs 21

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Organization Contacts

Lisa Lewis

Associate Director, West Virginia
Lisa.K.Lewis@wv.gov
(304) 352-5997

Lisa has served with West Vriginia's Flex Program since 2018.

Janna Paterno

Hospital Programs Manager; Flex Coordinator; SHIP Coordinator, West Virginia
janna.b.paterno@wv.gov
(304) 352-6009

Janna has served as West Virginia's Flex and SHIP Coordinator since 2023.

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