9.27.2024 Connecting Clients to Hepatitis C Care: Strategies & Resources for Effective Linkage (In-person)
Friday, September 27, 2024 2:00-4:00pm
Training Overview:
This training will build on participants’ knowledge and skills to promote successful linkage to hepatitis C (HCV) treatment. Participants will review useful strategies for thoughtfully connecting clients to care in a setting that will best serve their needs, and will expand their awareness and understanding of the variety of treatment options in San Francisco. This training is especially useful for community test counselors and frontline workers who engage with people at risk of HCV infection. A basic understanding of HCV is helpful, as general information about HCV will not be covered in the session. Registration is open to all CHEP-funded partners’ staff.
Learning objectives:
- Identify three strategies for having purposeful conversations with clients
- Understand distinguishing features of three types of HCV treatment services and identify appropriate services for a variety of situations
- Describe HCV treatment services available in San Francisco and identify two ways to find and share current program details with clients
CEUs will not be offered for this training.
Facilitator:
Rachel Grinstein, Viral Hepatitis Coordinator, CHEP branch, SFDPH
Location:
25 Van Ness, Room 610
Important:
Pre-training reading (required): Please read the attached CDC Hepatitis C Fact Sheet before attending this training. Estimated reading time: 3-5 minutes.
Additional reading (optional): Explore the HepVu website for further information about hep C, including interactive maps, statewide snapshots, deeper looks into special topics, and more.
Equity Statement
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is committed to leading with race and prioritizing intersectionality, aiming to become an anti-racist institution. Participants in SFDPH activities must adhere to professional conduct standards and respect diverse identities. Discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated, and offenders may be removed and barred from future events.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is committed to leading with race and prioritizing intersectionality, aiming to become an anti-racist institution. Participants in SFDPH activities must adhere to professional conduct standards and respect diverse identities. Discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated, and offenders may be removed and barred from future events.
