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.
