Motivational Interviewing: New Tools for HIV Prevention and Care (Webinar)

MI Introductory Webinar: New Tools for HIV Prevention and Care


Webinar Description:

This workshop offered a chance for exposure to the use of Motivational Interviewing in HIV settings. Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based counseling approach to elicit client-focused behavior change. Drawing on the best of humanistic psychology, MI builds on the idea of the relationship between consumers and helper and combines successful use of core communication skills. The model invites a consumer to find their own reasons to change in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

Accreditation is only offered for this course if taken live.

Educational Objectives:

After completing this activity, the participant should have been better able to:

  1. Name at least three (3) factors that impact behavior change;
  2. List at least four (4) qualities of effective helping relationships; and
  3. Identify at least three (3) core communication skills to enhance readiness to change.

Faculty: Jim Sacco, MSW, LCSW

Jim Sacco, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. is a consultant and trainer based in Asheville, North Carolina. Jim’s clinical experience in HIV dates to 1984 and includes practice in medical, substance use, and community settings. Since 1989, Jim provided training in a wide range of academic, governmental, and community-based organizations; former clients include the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NMAC, NASTAD, Health HIV, and state and local health departments around the Southeast. Jim has trained more than 50,000 health care workers.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, registered nurses, APRNs, pharmacists, physician assistants, psychologists, and social workers engaged in the care of patients with HIV.

Program Agenda

  • Background
  • What is Motivational Interviewing?
  • Why and How MI Works
  • How MI is Done

Joint Accreditation Statement 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 Continuing Physician Assistant Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 APA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Continuing Psychologist Education

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour(s) (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. 

(Universal Activity Number – JA4008162-9999-20-2193-L02-P)

Type of Activity: Knowledge 

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour. Pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advance Practice Registered Nurses to be determined.

Continuing Social Worker Education

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 clinical continuing education credits.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Fee Information 

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Hardware/Software Requirements 

This activity requires internet connection and computer audio for functionality.

Ryan White Regional Early Intervention Service (REIS) Virtual Provider Summit

The Effi Barry Training Institute’s Ryan White Regional Early Intervention Services Virtual Provider Summit took place on July 13 & 14, 2020 from 9:00 am – 4:15 pm.

The Summit engaged providers in capacity building sessions to enhance their ability to effectively implement the Hi-V program. Jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV, all sessions provided FREE continuing education credits for physicians (AMA), physician assistants (AAPA), nurses (ANCC), social workers (NASW), and certified health education specialists (CHES).

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 12 pre-recorded sessions
  • Live speaker Q & A chat
  • FREE continuing education credits
  • Professional development for staff at all levels

Nonprofit Financial Health: Maintaining Resilience During Crisis and Rapid Change; Part 4: Budgeting in a crisis: Pivoting to short-term 3-month rolling budgets (Webinar)

Description:

Nonprofits delivering HIV prevention and care services in the DC EMA are faced with the challenges of responding rapid change during a crisis. Many organizations have financial health concerns due to reduced service hours, staffing changes, and limitations in service delivery. This 4-part webinar series provided fiscal and financial strategies and guidance for nonprofit leaders and their organizations during this time of uncertainty. 

  • Part 1: Essential fiscal, financial and accounting basic terminology and acumen for nonprofit organizations
  • Part 2: Financial statement basics and impact on sustainability and financial health
  • Part 3: Financial management strategies during a crisis or unpredictable economic environment
  • Part 4: Budgeting in a crisis: Pivoting to short-term 3-month rolling budgets

Nonprofit Financial Health: Maintaining Resilience During Crisis and Rapid Change; Part 3: Financial management strategies during a crisis or unpredictable economic environment (Webinar)

Description:

Nonprofits delivering HIV prevention and care services in the DC EMA are faced with the challenges of responding rapid change during a crisis. Many organizations have financial health concerns due to reduced service hours, staffing changes, and limitations in service delivery. This 4-part webinar series provided fiscal and financial strategies and guidance for nonprofit leaders and their organizations during this time of uncertainty. 

  • Part 1: Essential fiscal, financial and accounting basic terminology and acumen for nonprofit organizations
  • Part 2: Financial statement basics and impact on sustainability and financial health
  • Part 3: Financial management strategies during a crisis or unpredictable economic environment
  • Part 4: Budgeting in a crisis: Pivoting to short-term 3-month rolling budgets

Nonprofit Financial Health: Maintaining Resilience During Crisis and Rapid Change; Part 2: Financial statement basics and impact on sustainability and financial health (Webinar)

Description:

Nonprofits delivering HIV prevention and care services in the DC EMA are faced with the challenges of responding rapid change during a crisis. Many organizations have financial health concerns due to reduced service hours, staffing changes, and limitations in service delivery. This 4-part webinar series provided fiscal and financial strategies and guidance for nonprofit leaders and their organizations during this time of uncertainty.

  • Part 1: Essential fiscal, financial and accounting basic terminology and acumen for nonprofit organizations
  • Part 2: Financial statement basics and impact on sustainability and financial health
  • Part 3: Financial management strategies during a crisis or unpredictable economic environment
  • Part 4: Budgeting in a crisis: Pivoting to short-term 3-month rolling budgets

Nonprofit Financial Health: Maintaining Resilience During Crisis and Rapid Change; Part 1: Essential fiscal, financial and accounting basic terminology and acumen for nonprofit organizations (Webinar)

Description:

Nonprofits delivering HIV prevention and care services in the DC EMA are faced with the challenges of responding rapid change during a crisis. Many organizations have financial health concerns due to reduced service hours, staffing changes, and limitations in service delivery. This 4-part webinar series provided fiscal and financial strategies and guidance for nonprofit leaders and their organizations during this time of uncertainty.

  • Part 1: Essential fiscal, financial and accounting basic terminology and acumen for nonprofit organizations
  • Part 2: Financial statement basics and impact on sustainability and financial health
  • Part 3: Financial management strategies during a crisis or unpredictable economic environment
  • Part 4: Budgeting in a crisis: Pivoting to short-term 3-month rolling budgets

Digital Technology, HIV Prevention and Care Post COVID-19; Part III: The Benefits of Virtual Events (Webinar)

Description:

COVID-19 demands that organizations engage in new conversations about how best to engage and service their community around prevention, treatment and care. This is a great time to learn how to use all tools available to reach and engage our target audiences, developing trust, delivering education, engaging populations at risk on better sexual health practices and harvesting allies in the community that believe in us and will help us bring others to use our services.  The rapid spread of COVID-19 reminds us how our wellbeing is interconnected, and the flurry of heartwarming responses people have exhibited in the face of this crisis reveals our tremendous willingness and ability to help one another. These truths will persist when life goes back to normal.

Whether you have an event already in mind or you are looking for ideas, this webinar is your all-access pass. Here are some of the topics that will be addressed:

  • How-to tutorials and classes
  • Virtual conferences/webinars
  • Interviews and performances
  • Live tweeting
  • How to host a virtual event (and tools that can help)
  • Social livestreams

Learning Objectives:

  • Determine how to plan, design and execute virtual events for their target populations
  • Review all tools available/examples of successful virtual events

Digital Technology, HIV Prevention and Care Post COVID-19; Part II: What is Digital Outreach Marketing? (Webinar)

Description:

COVID-19 demands that organizations engage in new conversations about how best to engage and service their community around prevention, treatment and care. This is a great time to learn how to use all tools available to reach and engage our target audiences, developing trust, delivering education, engaging populations at risk on better sexual health practices and harvesting allies in the community that believe in us and will help us bring others to use our services.  The rapid spread of COVID-19 reminds us how our wellbeing is interconnected, and the flurry of heartwarming responses people have exhibited in the face of this crisis reveals our tremendous willingness and ability to help one another. These truths will persist when life goes back to normal.

Whether you have an event already in mind or you are looking for ideas, this webinar is your all-access pass. Here are some of the topics that are addressed:

  • How-to tutorials and classes
  • Virtual conferences/webinars
  • Interviews and performances
  • Live tweeting
  • How to host a virtual event (and tools that can help)
  • Social livestreams

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify strategic use of social media tools
  • Improve data collection by using social media and digital marketing
  • Strengthen connection with target population using virtual/digital tools

Digital Technology, HIV Prevention and Care Post COVID-19; Part I: Remote Work will Become Strategic (Webinar)

Description:

COVID-19 demands that organizations engage in new conversations about how best to engage and service their community around prevention, treatment and care. This is a great time to learn how to use all tools available to reach and engage our target audiences, developing trust, delivering education, engaging populations at risk on better sexual health practices and harvesting allies in the community that believe in us and will help us bring others to use our services.  The rapid spread of COVID-19 reminds us how our wellbeing is interconnected, and the flurry of heartwarming responses people have exhibited in the face of this crisis reveals our tremendous willingness and ability to help one another. These truths will persist when life goes back to normal.

Whether you have an event already in mind or you are looking for ideas, this webinar is your all-access pass. Here are some of the topics that are addressed:

  • How-to tutorials and classes
  • Virtual conferences/webinars
  • Interviews and performances
  • Live tweeting
  • How to host a virtual event (and tools that can help)
  • Social livestreams

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify tools available to make remote work efficient; create, storage, share documents, and collaborate with co-workers
  • Discuss the use and benefits of the cloud
  • Identify ways to protect private documents

Health Equity Part I: Cross Cutting Determinants of Health Equity (Webinar)

Description:

This 3 part webinar series introduced and provided the necessary skills for participants to collaborate across disciplines by building bridges to achieve health equity in their respective communities. The webinar series introduced participants to the essential components and evidence based research designed to move organizations towards health equity. Utilizing a socio-ecological context to identify cross cutting determinants and data collection, organizations can determine if the data is best used to advance policy, strengthen community capacity, build partnerships or target use of resources. Ultimately, this 3 part series encouraged participants to lead organizations with a health equity focus. This was an interactive webinar series complete with case studies, etc. for optimal participant engagement. Health care professionals, social workers, educators and advocates for justice were encouraged to attend this webinar series.

Learning Objectives: Webinar l:

By the end of this webinar, participants were able to:

  • Define health equity and other related terms
  • Identify the socio-ecological framework and your organization’s role
  • Discuss the capacity of your organization as it relates to health equity