“We are committed to achieve and support the rigorous compliance objectives of the ONC,” said Coletta Dorado, Founder and CEO of AZZLY. “Over the years, the ONC has made the appropriate changes to recognize the unique real life use cases of behavioral healthcare so certification makes sense.”

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)
January 17, 2023

AZZLY, Inc., a leading behavioral and addiction treatment digital health solution, announced today that it has received ONC-ACB EHR 2015 Cures Update certification through the Drummond Group.

ONC Certification (short for Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology Certification) ensures that Certified Health Information Technology meets the technological capability, functionality, and security requirements adopted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

AZZLY’s solution, called AZZLY Rize™, is the premier clinical and business platform for residential and outpatient addiction treatment and mental healthcare organizations. As an all-in-one addiction treatment and mental healthcare-specific electronic health record (EHR) and revenue cycle management (RCM) system, AZZLY serves the clinical and business needs of small, medium, and large organizations across all Levels of Care (LOC) and Programs offered.

AZZLY earned certification from the Office of the National Coordinator to further their goal of providing a cutting-edge modern platform to healthcare professionals. ONC evaluates systems for security, reliability, and accessibility.

AZZLY Rize is purpose-built to scale with mental health treatment centers to support growth and increase efficiency. AZZLY designed their solution to include e-check-in, scheduling, appointment reminder, EHR, telehealth, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measurement tools, medication management, bed board, withdrawal management, e-prescribing, EPCS, PDMP, patient communication tools and electronic billing and claims submission.

“We are committed to achieve and support the rigorous compliance objectives of the ONC” said Coletta Dorado, Founder and CEO of AZZLY. “Over the years, the ONC has made the appropriate changes to recognize the unique real life use cases of behavioral healthcare so certification makes sense.”

AZZLY manages its infrastructure and platform services on Microsoft Azure private cloud network, recognized as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services. AZZLY proudly serves healthcare providers throughout the USA.

A full report of AZZLY’s ONC certification is available at https://chpl.healthit.gov/#/listing/11073 under CHPL Product Number: 5.04.04.1029.Rize.01.00.0.221214 and ONC-ACB Certification ID: 15.04.04.1029.Rize.01.00.0.221214.

About AZZLY, Inc.:

Coletta Dorado founded AZZLY®, Inc. in 2009. Since 2014, AZZLY leadership has focused all resources on its behavioral healthcare platform, AZZLY Rize™, to meet the specific clinical and business needs of addiction treatment and mental healthcare organizations. AZZLY was recognized as a key player in the Global Patient Care Management Software industry (2020), on the Capterra® Shortlist™ for Mental Health Software (2021), a Software Advice® Frontrunner™ for Mental Health Software (2021), and an honorable mention for the Healthiverse Heroes Awards™ by DrFirst® (2022). Email hello@azzly.com or visit azzly.com for more information.

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SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

“At SHRM, our goal is to show that workplace environments with belonging and mental health support are good for employees and organizations. It’s never been more important to build inclusive, empathetic and supportive workplace cultures given the current mental health crisis,” said Taylor.

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)
January 10, 2023

The Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management (GOSHRM) will host its first Mental Health Forum on Tuesday, January 24 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort and Conference Center in Kissimmee, FL. The Forum is “A Well-being Gut Check” for HR and medical professionals seeking best practices to tackle mental health challenges in today’s stressful, post-pandemic workplace.

GOSHRM’s goal in presenting the Mental Health Forum is to provide increased awareness and support for mental health concerns plaguing the current workforce. This highly anticipated event has limited capacity of 250 attendees and is expected to sell out. Attendees receive 4.5 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits. Register here.

The theme was carefully chosen by GOSHRM’s Board of Directors because of increased concerns and stigma associated with mental health issues on the job. “There is a real hesitancy among the HR community to talk openly about these issues,” said GOSHRM President, Pamela J. McGee, SHRM-SCP, PHR, MBA. “Our Mental Health Forum is designed to help break the silence and create a workplace culture that supports those who struggle.”

The January 24th event features a celebrity keynote, an intimate fireside chat and power-packed panel sessions from a diverse group of distinguished subject matter experts. During his Keynote address, SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, will talk about “Workplace Culture: Caring About the Whole Self.”

“At SHRM, our goal is to show that workplace environments with belonging and mental health support are good for both employees and organizations. It’s never been more important to build inclusive, empathetic and supportive workplace cultures given the current mental health crisis happening right now,” said Taylor. “Since we began this conversation last year, I am proud that SHRM and the SHRM foundation have taken this commitment forward. We aim to move the conversation into action—working toward solutions for a better tomorrow for all. Success and the ability to thrive demands that workplaces support and take seriously belonging and mental health.”

The program will be emceed by motivational humorist Jon Petz who will also host a fireside chat on mental health. Other highlights of the day include a session on “The Opioid Crisis & the Workforce: How You Can Help” presented by Andre Bailey, Dr. Kendall Cortelyou and Amber Addario of Project Opioid. GOSHRM Past President, Cheryl Brown Merriwether, and Executive Director of the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE), will moderate a panel on “Creating a Community of Care: Mental & Behavioral Health Trends for the Post-Pandemic Workforce”. Panelists include Tony Jenkins (Florida Blue), Dr. Nick Dewan (Guidewell) and Ashley Grimes (NAMI).

Visit GOSHRM’s website here for the complete speaker schedule.

GOSHRM Celebrates Award-Winning 2022 with Focus on Opioid Addiction in the Workplace

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 107,000 Americans died of an overdose in the 12 months ending December 2021. 70% of illicit drug users are employed, and 67% of HR managers admit that substance misuse is a serious problem in the workplace.

Motivated by these startling statistics, GOSHRM submitted for and won both SHRM’s 2022 Pinnacle Award and the HR Florida Chapter Excellence Award. These unprecedented accomplishments recognized GOSHRM at both the national and state level. The winning program was a collaborative effort between GOSHRM, ICARE, Project Opioid and CareerSource Central Florida to raise awareness and mitigate opioid addiction in the workforce.

Project Opioid partnered with CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), a local workforce board, to provide training to local businesses in Central Florida. In March of 2021, CSCF launched “Fostering Opioid Recovery through Training & Employment” (FORTE). CSCF contracted with ICARE to design, develop and deliver the Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness for Human Resources (CFAA-HR) program. To ensure the success of this critical project, ICARE reached out to GOSHRM for assistance.

Covid was hugely challenging for GOSHRM, according to GOSHRM Past President Merriwether, “Being able to partner with other community-based organizations to impact individual lives, (and by extension families, workplaces and our community at large) helped us pull together, commit to, promote, participate in and celebrate our collaborative accomplishments,” she said. “Together we created something of significance that had a positive impact, that was recognized at both the state level by the HR Florida Chapter Excellence award and nationally by SHRM through the Pinnacle Award.”

The FORTE initiative continues into 2023, and as a result of the community collaboration, and has expanded beyond Central Florida to an international level.

GOSHRM President’s Vision for 2023

“My goal for GOSHRM is to guide the organization to be the leading HR point of contact for Central Florida to bring HR professionals and business leaders together to elevate the HR profession,” said GOSHRM President, McGee. “An example of this was our Pinnacle Award winning collaboration with Project Opioid, CareerSource Central Florida and ICARE. We will continue to look for other opportunities to collaborate and impact our community in 2023.”

About GOSHRM

GOSHRM was founded in 1957 as the Central Florida Human Resources Association (CFHRA). It is one of the 575 local affiliate chapters of SHRM, and one of 28 local chapters in the State of Florida. GOSHRM has more than 600 HR and related professional members who represent and provide support to small, medium and large size employers across multiple counties in Central Florida. GOSHRM’s Mission, Vision and Values are as follows:

MISSION – Elevate people and workplaces through education, connections and service.

VISION – Make Central Florida a workplace destination of choice.

VALUES – Offer Continuous Development to enhance each member’s role as trusted advisers and valued business partners.

GOSHRM encourages the active participation of members and promotes interaction between chapter members, from students to long-time industry professionals, in an effort to better connect the HR community in the Greater Orlando area. GOSHRM is the only Society for Human Resource Management affiliated chapter in the greater Orlando area. For more information visit http://www.goshrm.org.

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NEDHSA seeks to inspire region through “Sour Grapes” stageplay

“We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways traditional treatment options can’t,” Dr. Sizer said.

MONROE, La. (PRWEB)
January 05, 2023

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) and Christal Wheeler Productions are partnering to produce two showings of “Sour Grapes,” a show made up of three short stories all based on the same theme, “Generational Curses: How we deal with them and God’s grace for us.” The theatrical production is set for Saturday, January 28, with the performances starting at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., at the Jack Howard Theatre in Monroe. Both shows are free.

The production is part of NEDHSA’s Faith-Based initiative, which provides in-depth training in four key areas: Awareness, Readiness, Development and Sustainability. NEDHSA’s Faith-Based initiative works collectively and one-on-one with faith leaders and congregations to help develop and expand ministerial capacity so that addictive and mental health disorders can be comprehensively addressed regionally.

NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A Sizer said the agency, “intends to help make Northeast Louisiana a regional creative hub, a preferred destination that will generate much-needed regional economic development, diversity, job creation, and more.”

“We must do different things to educate, engage and inspire the public,” Dr. Sizer said. “We’re helping people in our region to understand addiction and mental health issues with this innovative prevention approach. We want them to understand that all people have value and potential. This production is designed to challenge us, sadden us, and motivate us towards collective action.”

“We believe there is medicine in creative expression, and the arts can help a person come alive in ways traditional treatment options can’t,” Dr. Sizer said. “We intend to help create an environment where dreams are realized, families are strong, bodies are healthy, community institutions are thriving, and spirits are renewed.”

NEDHSA chose Christal Wheeler’s “Sour Grapes” script because of the impact of generational curses can have on mental health and addiction disorders. Additionally, Wheeler is engaging at-risk youth and young adults in the production, allowing them to learn and develop vocational and life skills by producing a feature-length play.

She said her production studio likes to make its audiences think, “why fit in when you were born to stand out?”

“This show is an original, heartfelt, raw body of work inspired by Jeremiah 31:30,” Wheeler said. “It takes a creative spin on traditional theatre and unapologetically introduces the topic of generational curses and how we deal with them.”

Wheeler said that attendees will be “uplifted and encouraged through the three Acts as we explore the highs and lows of life.”

“Each Act shares a different story with different characters and perspectives,” Wheeler said. “Having multiple storylines increases the chances of audience members identifying with the theme and ultimately seeing themselves in some way.”

Wheeler added, “We promise a unique and uplifting experience for all who attend.”

To reserve free tickets, visit nedhsadrama2023.eventbrite.com.

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Experts from industry-leading organizations in the mental health field will lead the 35th annual Psych Congress with the Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care.

MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)
September 07, 2022

Experts from industry-leading organizations in the mental health field will lead the 35th annual Psych Congress with the Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care.

Psych Congress is America’s top conference on practical psychopharmacology and a unique, integrated forum to connect members of the entire mental health team with the foremost experts in psychiatry to improve patient outcomes through education. Organized by HMP Global, the leading healthcare events and education company, Psych Congress will be held September 17-20 in New Orleans.

In a panel discussion on September 18, leaders from the American Psychiatric Association, Mental Health America, One Mind, Peg’s Foundation, public broadcasting station WETA, and the Treatment Advocacy Center will share seven key pillars in their vision for transforming mental healthcare. Each of these major organizations will share the practical steps they are taking to achieve this shared vision.

The panel discussion will be led by Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, an adjunct clinical affiliate at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, and private practitioner in Austin, Texas. Panel participants are part of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health, and include:

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  Saul Levin, MD, CEO & Medical Director, American Psychiatric Association
• Schroeder Stribling, President & CEO, Mental Health America
• Brandon Staglin, President, One Mind
• Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer, WETA, PBS – Youth Mental Health Crisis
• Rick Keller, President, Peg’s Foundation
• Lisa Dailey, Executive Director, Treatment Advocacy Center

“We can effect change when we work together, and it is exciting to see six of the nation’s leading organizations in mental healthcare coming together to build and implement a shared vision,” Jain said. “We are all working to improve patient outcomes. This is a powerful moment, and an opportunity to transform our strategies for patient care.”

Educational Agenda and Partnerships

In addition to the panel discussion, the Psych Congress agenda features more than 50 CME sessions over the course of four days, led by internationally renowned faculty presenters. Featured sessions include presentations from Ronald Braunstein and Caroline Whiddon, co-founders of Me2/; and Tom Insel, psychiatrist, neurologist, co-founder, and president of Mindstrong Health.

Attendees will have the freedom to choose their schedule and attend sessions that will have the greatest impact for their patients and practice, said Doug Edwards, Senior Vice President at HMP Global and Director of the Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network

“Our featured sessions are a series of noteworthy lectures designed to educate and inspire,” Edwards said. “In addition to the special panel presentation featuring top executives in the field of mental health, all of our educational sessions are led by some of the nation’s most prolific mental health clinicians and educators. No other conference offers the same breadth and level of comprehensive psychopharmacology education combined with state-of-the-art treatment approaches and emerging research findings.”

Each year, Psych Congress partners with a national or local charity that is shaping positive and meaningful change in the field of mental healthcare. This year, the event supports the New Orleans Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI New Orleans), a local organization that offers hope, help, and healing to people with mental illness and those who share their lives. Their work helps individuals live with dignity and independence within the community.

Psych Congress is designed and accredited for all members of the mental health team, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, primary care physicians, students, residents and fellows, and other mental health professionals.

For more information or to register for Psych Congress, visit national.psychcongress.com. To view the Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care, visit nami.org.

ABOUT HMP GLOBAL 

HMP Global is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical—and is an omnichannel leader in healthcare content, events, and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events – in person and online via its proprietary VRTX virtual platform – and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include the HMP Global Learning Network, healthcare’s most comprehensive source for news and information; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; the Evolution of Psychotherapy, the world’s largest independent educational event for mental health professionals; the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC), the leading, global gathering for interdisciplinary cardiovascular specialists; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

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A New Game Plan — Opioid Use Disorder

Too many people struggling with an opioid use disorder find themselves alone in a losing game. Certain stories are best portrayed beyond the confines of our physical world.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB)
August 29, 2022

The visual experts at Three Seas, together with Rescue: The Behavior Change Agency, personify the struggle against opioid use disorder in “A New Game Plan.” This public service announcement is part of Rethink Recovery—a public education campaign in partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services and Prevention First and Rescue Agency.

“Too many people struggling with an opioid use disorder find themselves alone in a losing game,” laments the narrator in this 30-second PSA. “A New Game Plan” depicts this struggle as a lopsided, 4-on-1 basketball game with monsters representing the symptoms of the disorder that make the disease difficult to overcome. It features an actor who portrays a person with an opioid use disorder playing a skewed game of hoops against a team of 2-dimensional animated monsters.

In-house Director/Senior Editor Owen Lang and Senior Designer/Motion Graphics Artist Carmen Cothern collaborated with Rescue Agency to create this stark mash-up of real and imaginary worlds that reflects the reality that overcoming opioid use disorder is not a fair fight. View the case study here.

“Certain stories are best portrayed beyond the confines of our physical world. This spring, we embarked on telling such a story when San Diego-based Rescue Agency approached us with a mission to reach those struggling with an opioid use disorder to help them break the vicious cycle,” says Owen Lang.

“The result highlights what we do best – collaborative, creative thinking resulting in successful narrative outcomes, and what we appreciate most – the chance to make a difference. We are extremely pleased with how the spot turned out. We invite you to check it out here,” says Lee Konen, CEO of Three Seas.

ABOUT THREE SEAS

Three Seas is an award-winning collection of creative boutiques with studios in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Our four sister companies (Clean Cuts, Cerebral Lounge, Gigawatt Group, and Noise Distillery). Specialize in creative strategy, visual storytelling, digital/social media marketing, podcasting and audio, sound design, and custom music for film, TV, advertising, streaming services, AAA video games, and more.

ABOUT RESCUE AGENCY

Rescue Agency is a social change advertising agency focused on promoting healthy behaviors for government agencies. Headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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