Exploring Enrollment Empowerment at Ward 86
SF HIV FOG Bootcamp X
Learn how to foster enrollment empowerment though health equity-based benefits advocacy with frontline workers from Ward 86.
Alameda January 13th – 17th HCV/HIV/STI Overdose Prevention Test Counselor Pre-Training
Upcoming In-Person Training: Alameda January 13th-17th
This online course provides the information that forms the foundation for the HCV/HIV/STI Overdose Prevention Test Counselor Training you will be attending soon. The live trainings and the Pre-training course are built on almost 30 years of experience talking with people about stopping the transmission of HIV.
This online course is separated into reading modules, followed by a 32-question quiz. There is no time limit to complete the reading or quiz. You need at least 80 percent of correct responses in order to be eligible to participate in the in-person training. If you do not pass on the first try, you can retake the quiz one more time after reading the material again.
Learners are not able to self-enroll in the pre-training course at this time. Instead, your site coordinator should have registered you for this program and you should have received an email notification from the SFDPH Center for Learning and Innovation saying you have been enrolled in this course. If you have not yet received this email notification, please reach out to your site coordinator first to ensure they have submitted an application for your registration in this program.
If you are a learner seeking to register yourself in this program and are unsure of who your site coordinator is, or you believe you are at a site without a coordinator, please contact Todd Watkins at todd.watkins@sfdph.org.
Refresher Course: Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response
This short refresher course is designed for learners who have previously completed the full-length course and need a quick review of the essential skills and knowledge to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. By the end of this refresher, you will be able to identify the signs of an overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray to reverse its effects.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.
- Respond to an opioid overdose.
- Administer naloxone.
Healthcare for People Experiencing Homelessness: Barriers and Strategies That Work (2024-2025)
April 2, 2024 9-10:30AM
Training Overview:
People experiencing homelessness suffer illness and premature death at rates much higher than the general population. Black / African American people are severely over-represented among people experiencing homelessness nationally and particularly in San Francisco. This webinar will address the causes of these disparities and strategies for mitigating their adverse effects.
At the conclusion of this training, participants should be able to:
- identify at least 3 barriers to healthcare for people experiencing homelessness relevant to their work setting.
- address the health effects of intersecting disability, disadvantage and discrimination on people experiencing homelessness.
- identify 3 strategies relevant to their work setting for improving healthcare access and reducing healthcare disparities for people experiencing homelessness.
About the Trainer:
Barry Zevin, MD is Medical Director of Whole Person Integrated Care: Street Medicine, Shelter Health and Maria X Martinez Health Resource Center for the San Francisco Department of Public Health. He has 32 years of experience as a physician delivering healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. He is Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. Dr. Zevin has provided leadership for many innovative SFDPH projects including the current low barrier buprenorphine project to improve access to treatment for addiction disorders for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Instructions:
- Watch all four video segments. You will not be able to progress through the course until you’ve completed each segment. For closed captions, go to the lower right hand corner of the video screen and click on the three vertical dots. Click on closed captions to turn English captions on. Enable cookies on your computer to save your progress.
- Complete the evaluation.
- Pass the quiz.
- You will find a certificate of completion on your learning dashboard.
- If you are requesting CEs, CE certificates will be sent separately.
- A copy of the powerpoint slides and a list of references can be downloaded from the Resources section, under Course Tools, on the menu on the right.
As of June 19, 2024, we are no longer providing CEs for taking this course. Everyone who has requested CEs for this course prior to June 19th should’ve received their CE certificates by email.
Attending one of these trainings fulfills the annual harm reduction training contract requirement, which is part of the SFDPH Declaration of Compliance for SFDPH systems of care and funded agencies that provide direct service to clients.
Equity Statement
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is committed to leading with race and prioritizing Intersectionality, including sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, class, nationality, language, and ability. SFDPH strives to move forward on the continuum of becoming an anti-racist institution through dismantling racism, building, building solidarity among racial groups, and working towards becoming a Trauma-Informed/Trauma Healing Organization in partnership with staff, clients, communities, and our contractors. When attending, SFDP trainings, events, and/or meetings, we uphold expectations and standards of rules of engagement for our employees and contractors. We expect that all participants operate in professional integrity and adhere to the DPH Employee Code of Conduct or their employee conduct. Participants will be accountable for upholding any group agreements provided by the trainer or host and uphold principles of transparency, confidentiality and respect. We support respectful participation across intersecting identities and experiences including race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, class, nationality, religion, language, physical and mental ability, and political ideology. While we strive to make an space of inclusivity, belonging, and hub for various perspective, we do not tolerate any inappropriate behavior or comments rooted in anti-blackness, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, sexism, or any comments or behavior that is discriminatory, disruptive, or divisive. If participants cannot abide by these expectations, they will be removed from the training or event and will not be allowed to attend any additional DPH trainings, event, and/or meetings. Trainers have been informed to notify DPH of any misconduct and a DPH representative will follow up with that employee’s supervisor or participant’s agency regarding the misconduct.
November 4th – 8th HCV/HIV/STI Overdose Prevention Test Counselor Pre-Training
Upcoming In-Person Training: November 4th – 8th
This online course provides the information that forms the foundation for the HCV/HIV/STI Overdose Prevention Test Counselor Training you will be attending soon. The live trainings and the Pre-training course are built on almost 30 years of experience talking with people about stopping the transmission of HIV.
This online course is separated into reading modules, followed by a 32-question quiz. There is no time limit to complete the reading or quiz. You need at least 80 percent of correct responses in order to be eligible to participate in the in-person training. If you do not pass on the first try, you can retake the quiz one more time after reading the material again.
Learners are not able to self-enroll in the pre-training course at this time. Instead, your site coordinator should have registered you for this program and you should have received an email notification from the SFDPH Center for Learning and Innovation saying you have been enrolled in this course. If you have not yet received this email notification, please reach out to your site coordinator first to ensure they have submitted an application for your registration in this program.
If you are a learner seeking to register yourself in this program and are unsure of who your site coordinator is, or you believe you are at a site without a coordinator, please contact Todd Watkins at todd.watkins@sfdph.org.
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.
10.29.2024 HCV Navigation Training with a Panel of Navigators (In-person)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 1:30-3:30pm
Training Overview:
This training delves into the pivotal role of navigation in supporting people who are living with hepatitis C (HCV). Participants will explore how navigators can build supportive relationships, implement practical strategies to foster engagement in HCV care, and utilize these connections to advance broader personal wellness goals. The session will feature a panel of experts from End Hep C SF’s Community Navigator program, sharing insights and best practices. While a basic understanding of HCV is beneficial, this training is designed to be accessible to all, with accommodations available for those new to the topic.
Learning objectives:
- Explain how navigation integrates into the HCV care continuum.
- Identify three ways in which navigation can be tailored to meet the needs of people living with HCV.
- Recognize three navigation strategies that can enhance engagement and build rapport with people living with HCV.
- Determine one person-centered navigation approach that could elevate HCV services at your organization and outline the next steps for its implementation.
CEUs will not be offered for this training.
Facilitator:
Jordan Akerley (They/Them/Theirs). Strategic Director, End Hep C SF
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.
Cultural Competency: Structural Frameworks to Address Health Disparities
This session focuses on enhancing care and client interactions by taking into account structural factors that can and do effect patient health outcomes. By looking beyond individual patient behaviors that are often attributed to cultural differences, we can develop strategies and care plans that better serve patients without ignoring the various contributors to individual patient health.
Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response 2024-2025
This module provides a foundational understanding of how the body reacts to an overdose and how the naloxone nasal spray works to reverse a drug overdose to save someone’s life. By the end of the module, you will be able to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone.
Learning Objectives
After completing the course on “Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response,” the learner will be able to:
- Identify the drugs, and other risk factors, that can lead to overdoses.
- Determine the type of drug overdoses that can be reversed by naloxone.
- Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose.
- Respond to an opioid overdose.
- Administer naloxone.
Affirming Trans Access to Housing
Description:
The goal of this training module is to build better awareness, and enhance cultural humility and equitable competencies for San Francisco-focused CBOs & providers engaged in providing services and programs in homelessness response and behavioral health systems centering, prioritizing, and including Transgender, Gender Non-Confirming, Intersex (TGNCI)+, and all gender expansive communities who need and access housing services.
This training is part of the city-wide initiative of “Ending Trans Homelessness”. The principle of ending trans homelessness by 2027 means that the existing trans homeless community would be stabilized and housed over the next five years, and any future trans people that become homeless would have the resources and support to get them housed quickly, making any instance of homelessness brief and rare.
During this training, participants will learn how to build welcoming and affirming environments for TGNCI+ people, the unique needs of TGNCI+ communities who are accessing services related to housing, and review policies in place to ensure TGNCI+ populations can safely access housing services.
Trainer: HSH Equity Office & Office of Transgender Initiatives
