Leadership

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There is clear evidence that leadership engagement and focus drives improvement in healthcare quality.

Leaders at all levels within Health Centers are focused on achieving the quadruple aim of improving the patient experience of care, improving the health of populations, reducing the overall cost of care, and improving provider and staff well-being.

Training programs and peer-to-peer learning opportunities are continuously available through the WVPCA to meet leadership development needs at all levels. It is critical that health centers have a strong and high performing leadership team that includes administrative, operations, clinical, and financial representation.

Developing strong leaders can also serve as a tool to strengthen job satisfaction and staff retention. 
 
The WVPCA is committed to providing health center staff with the opportunity to develop or enhance their leadership skills.

For more information, contact Shannon Parker at 304-661-5741.

Resources

  • The Bureau of Primary Health Care is the source for all official federal guidance regarding the health center program.

  • The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) works with health centers and state primary care associations across the nation. The key roles of NACHC are to:

    • Provide research-based advocacy for health centers and their clients

    • Educate the public about the mission and value of health centers

    • Train and provide technical assistance to health center staff and boards

    • Develop alliances with private partners and key stakeholders to foster the delivery of primary healthcare services to communities in need

Tools & Templates

Creating A Dynamic and Useful Strategic Plan

Trainings

The WVPCA offers training opportunities covering a variety of leadership topics to help the leadership teams at each member organization thrive. Check our Trainings & Events tab for a list of upcoming WVPCA workshops and webinars centered around leadership. In addition, we recommend the following programs for your staff and leadership team to enhance and strengthen your current and future leaders:

  • The WVPCA developed a new CEO/COO/CFO orientation program that is available to all health center leaders. The program is designed to aid in a smoother transition when planned and unplanned leadership turnover occurs. Contact the WVPCA for additional details.