Rural Health Institute 301: Practical Resources and Tools for Workforce Support

Resources for RWHAP providers to address staff burnout and workforce shortages in rural communities.

Learning Objectives

• Identify available resources and toolkits to address workforce shortages and staff burnout in rural communities.
• Demonstrate the utility of the toolkits for on- site implementation.
• Learn innovative strategies for recruiting and retaining staff in rural communities.

Resources Referenced

• STAR² Center: Solutions, Training, & Assistance for Recruitment & Retention. Bureau of Primary Healthcare-funded training and technical assistance program.
  • Organizational Leadership and Resiliency Toolkit
  • Building a Resilient & Trauma-Informed Workforce Factsheet
  • Self-Care for the Health Center Workforce
• Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub)
  • Topic Guides
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Models and Innovations
  • Rural Monitor articles
• National Rural Health Association
  • Rural Health Voices Blog
  • Policy Brief
• HIV Care and Treatment in Rural Communities - HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Fact Sheet

Rural Health Institute

• Rural Health Institute 101: Addressing Burnout & Workforce Shortages in Rural Communities
• Rural Health Institute 201: Best Practices and Expanding Partnerships
• Rural Health Institute 301: Practical Resources and Tools for Workforce Support