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Alameda January 13th – 17th HCV/HIV/STI Overdose Prevention Test Counselor Pre-Training

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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.

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November 4th – 8th HCV/HIV/STI Overdose Prevention Test Counselor Pre-Training

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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.

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9.27.2024 Connecting Clients to Hepatitis C Care: Strategies & Resources for Effective Linkage (In-person)

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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:

  1. Identify three strategies for having purposeful conversations with clients
  2. Understand distinguishing features of three types of HCV treatment services and identify appropriate services for a variety of situations
  3. 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

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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. 

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10.29.2024 HCV Navigation Training with a Panel of Navigators (In-person)

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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:

  1. Explain how navigation integrates into the HCV care continuum.
  2. Identify three ways in which navigation can be tailored to meet the needs of people living with HCV.
  3. Recognize three navigation strategies that can enhance engagement and build rapport with people living with HCV.
  4. 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

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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. 

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07.31.2024 2-3:30 pm – Panel Discussion: Supportive Supervision of People with Lived Experience (in-person)

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 2-3:30 pm

Training Overview:

Join us for an upcoming panel discussion on Supportive Supervision of People with Lived Experience. This panel will feature experts in the field who will provide insights, strategies, and best practices for engaging and supporting these vulnerable communities.

Our panelists will discuss the unique challenges and barriers facing people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness and will explore effective outreach methods, communication strategies, and engagement techniques. Whether you are a service provider, a community partner, or new to the field, this panel discussion will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and engage in a crucial conversation about how we can better support and partner with people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Register now to secure your spot at this important event.

Registration is open to all.

Moderators:

Emily Valadao, MPH & Andrew Reynolds (SFDPH)

Panelists:

TBD

Location:

25 Van Ness, Room 610

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. 

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05.31.2024 10-11:30 am – Panel Discussion: Effective Outreach and Engagement with People Who Use Drugs and People Experiencing Homelessness (in-person)

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Friday, May 31, 2024 10-11:30am

Training Overview:

Join us for an upcoming panel discussion on Effective Outreach and Engagement with People Who Use Drugs and People Experiencing Homelessness. This panel will feature experts in the field who will provide insights, strategies, and best practices for engaging and supporting these vulnerable communities.

Our panelists will discuss the unique challenges and barriers facing people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness and will explore effective outreach methods, communication strategies, and engagement techniques. Whether you are a service provider, a community partner, or new to the field, this panel discussion will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and engage in a crucial conversation about how we can better support and partner with people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Register now to secure your spot at this important event.

Registration is open to all.

Moderators:

Emily Valadao, MPH & Andrew Reynolds (SFDPH)

Panelists:

TBD

Location:

25 Van Ness, Room 610

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. 

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04.17.2024 1-2:30 pm – Panel Discussion: Engaging Participants in Street-Based Sexual Health Services

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1-2:30pm

Training Overview:

In this panel, we will hear from seasoned experts on best practices for outreach, engagement and follow-up with people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs in street-based settings. We will also have time for questions and answers and opportunities to network with our community partners. Registration is open to all CHEP-funded partners’ staff.

Moderators:

Emily Valadao, MPH & Andrew Reynolds (SFDPH)

Panelists:

Felanie Castro, Case Manager II & Rizzy Spoer, Outreach Worker (Glide Foundation)

Alix Strough, NP, RN Street Medicine Nurse & Nova Cabugao, Community Initiatives Coordinator (SFDPH)

Shannon Heuklom, MSN, MPH, RN, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Associate Director of Street Medicine & Diana Aycinena, RN Associate Director of Street-Based Services (SFCHC)

Pauli Gray, Clinical Research Coordinator & Rosaura “Rozay” Camberos, Clinical Research Coordinator / Phlebotomist (UCSF DeLIVER)

Location:

25 Van Ness, Room 610

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. 

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HCV Navigation Training (4/24/24 12:30-2:30pm)

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Wed, April 24, 2024 12:30-2:30pm

Training Overview:

This training aims to support people who work directly with people who are at risk of or living with hepatitis C (HCV). The training will focus on the role that navigation plays in HCV care, relationship building, and practical strategies to support HCV care along with other goals or priorities. The training will feature a panel of experts from End Hep C SF’s Community Navigator program. A basic knowledge of HCV is helpful, but all are welcome and will be accommodated. Registration is open to staff of all CHEP-funded partners. 

Learning objectives:

  1. Be able to explain how navigation fits into the HCV care cascade
  2. Understand potential support roles that navigators can play and how these can benefit participants 
  3. Build awareness of how to engage participants and effectively build rapport 
  4. Learn person-centered navigation skills that can be used in a variety of settings including integrated service centers

CEs will not be offered for this training.

Facilitator:

Jordan Akerley (End HEP C SF)

Location:

25 Van Ness, Room 610

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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.

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Linking Clients to HCV Care (3/25/24 12:30pm)

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Mon, March 25, 2024 12:30-2:30pm

Training Overview:

This training will share resources and information on HCV services available in San Francisco and review effective strategies for connecting people to care. It is especially useful for community test counselors and frontline workers who engage with people at risk of hepatitis C (HCV) infection. Registration is open to all CHEP-funded partners’ staff.

Training Objectives: 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 

  • Provide general information about hepatitis C infection and its treatment  
  • 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 

Facilitators:

Rachel Grinstein (SFDPH) and Jordan Akerley (End HEP C SF)

Location:

25 Van Ness, Room 610

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Resources

Hepatitis C Services Card for Clients

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San Francisco Hepatitis C Treatment & Navigation Services List

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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.