Highlights

Student success was supported by primary healthcare emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.       Of the 674 labs submitted to screen for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, 45 returned as positive. These individuals were treated and were provided education on the risks of unprotected sex. Of the 331 HIV screening tests only 2 were HIV positive. Health Services … Overview of Services Provided

Charlotte Beck, Assistant Director and HIPAA Compliance Officer, reviewed Health Services HIPAA policies and procedures for compliance. Several updates were immediately made and a plan was developed to revise the remainder, and add new guidelines as required, by the end of fiscal year 2015-2016. Keeping current with HIPAA regulations is an on-going process. As part of the latest … HIPAA Compliance Updates

On July 1, 2014, Health Services became the designated clinic for workers’ compensation claims at UALR. Human Resources staff provided training on the new procedures. The third-party billing vendor worked with staff on completing claim forms and offered training on processing and submitting invoices for payment.  

Third party billing for employee health visits (UMR covered only) continues to generate revenue. Complete Provider Resources (CPR) administers the billing process for the Office of Health Services. CPR has positioned Health Services with the capability to expand billing options by overseeing the credentialing process of the APRNs with the major insurance carriers. The process … Third Party Billing – Credentialing

Student Health 101, the web-based magazine that delivers a variety of health and wellness information to the campus, was sent monthly to all students and employees. Under Title IX and Campus SaVE Act requirements, institutions are asked to provide “ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns” related to sexual assault. This act applies to all postsecondary institutions that … Student Health 101

Charlotte Beck, Assistant Director, submitted a request to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Condom Nation to partner with them in their efforts to raise awareness about HIV and other STI prevention. These two organizations support over 400 entities nationwide by providing free condoms. Health Services was chosen as a partner in this effort. Over 24,000 condoms were received free of charge. … AIDS Healthcare Foundation & Condom Nation Awards Free Condoms

The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year. Smokers are encouraged to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. At UALR, cold turkey sandwiches were given to the first 25 individuals who brought in … Great American Smokeout

Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed each October in the United States. A total of 380 red ribbons were distributed at UALR during this week.  Health Services and Health Promotion, Programs and Education (HPPE) hosted the following events: Alcohol/Drug Awareness Walk A total of 58 individuals … Red Ribbon Week

Five UALR students attended 9 hours of training during the spring semester and became certified as UALR Peer Educators. Seven certified Peer Educators and Vanessa Lewis, advisor, attended the annual Bacchus conference in Kansas City, MO. Bacchus supports collegiate peer educators and advisors by empowering students and student affairs administrators to create campus environments which are healthy and safe. … Peer Educators Attend Bacchus Conference in Kansas City, MO