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Identifying, Tracking, and Managing Ryan White Program Income (Fiscal Health Series)

Overview

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) program income requirements; offer various examples of what qualifies as program income; explain how to track and monitor program income; and explain how to effectively plan and budget program income for service expansion.

Learning Objectives

    • Identify program income tracking and management requirements for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
    • Describe examples of program income generation
    • Discuss methods for tracking, monitoring, and spending program income
    • Review methods to plan for, budget and spend program income

Implementing a Schedule of Charges & Caps on Charges (Fiscal Health Series)

Overview

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) requirements and expectations related to Schedule of Charges, imposition of charges, sliding fees schedule, and tools to help patients manage  out of pocket charges.

Learning Objectives

    • Identify the steps in client management: enrollment and eligibility, sliding fee scale and discount schedule, and cap on out-of-pocket charges
    • Describe the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) legislative requirements and program expectations as it relates to enrollment and eligibility, sliding fee scale and discount schedule, and cap on out-of-pocket charges
    • Design educational tools that can be provided to patients to assist in managing the sliding fee scale and cap on out-of-pocket charges

340B Program Webinar (Fiscal Health Series)

Overview

Programs operating a 340B pharmacy will benefit from reviewing 340B pharmacy compliance and operation standards. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the 340B Pharmacy Program; identify program implications on Ryan White HIV/AIDS service providers; and explain compliance standards for operating a 340B program.

Learning Objectives

    • Describe the 340B Drug Pricing Program
    • Discuss eligibility requirements and compliance of operating a 340B program
    • Review key steps to maintaining a compliant 340B program

Developing and Enhancing Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Policies and Procedures

Overview

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of developing and enhancing Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program policies and procedures; explain the need for policies and procedures for compliance and program sustainability purposes; and describe model practices for maintaining and revising policies and procedures for efficient and effective service delivery.

Learning Objectives

    • Define policies and procedures
    • Discuss the components of policies and procedures
    • Identify methods of developing program policies and procedures

Preparing for a Ryan White Site Visit (Fiscal Health Series)

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the purpose of a HRSA/HAB site visit
  • Describe the types of site visits that are conducted in the Ryan White Program
  • List the steps necessary in preparing for a site visit
  • Describe the steps to adequately prepare for a HRSA/HAB site visit

The Science of HIV Prevention and the Consumer: What Works Best?

Overview

Event-driven PrEP use has been gaining traction globally as an effective means of HIV prevention. With the endorsements from the World Health Organization, International AIDS Society, the European AIDS Clinical Society, and the recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is time to examine the evidence and consider the use of event-driven PrEP to further reduce the number of new HIV infections and utilize this tool to achieve the goal of ending the HIV epidemic.

Learning Objectives

  • Define and summarize the current evidence of the safety and efficacy of event-driven PrEP
  • Identify the rationale of offering event-driven PrEP as an alternative to daily regimen among men who have sex with men
  • Discuss client considerations and clear discussion of event-driven PrEP to men who have sex with men

Inflamm-aging: Effects of Chronic Inflammation with HIV

Overview

Advances in Antiretroviral therapy (ART) allow people with HIV to live longer with fewer medications. Join us as Dr. Peter Hunt details the connection between chronic inflammation and HIV infection and discusses care considerations and emerging research.

Learning Objectives

    • Understand pathyophysiology of chronic inflammation associated with HIV infection
    • Recall important patient counseling points associated with “inflamm-aging”
    • List activities patients can take to decrease inflammation related morbidity and mortality
    • Recognize opportunities for care coordination as patients age with HIV
    •  Describe emerging research related to inflammation and HIV infection

LinkU Training Schedule

Join LinkU to learn about the features (both new and old) that can assist with linking clients/customers to community resources! This training is available for those who are new to LinkU and those who want a refresher. The registration links are below. 

About LinkU 

LinkU is a free online resource and referral guide for DC, Maryland, and Virginia, available for customers and community-based organizations (CBOs). LinkU makes real-time referrals and connections for people seeking help from verified social care providers. As an added benefit, CBOs can become “LinkU staff members”, which allows access to additional features on the platform.

CLICK HERE for the full 2021 Training Calendar.

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Training Dates and Times 

May LinkU Training 

Date: May 18, 2021

Time: 11am – 12pm 

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154413189005 

 

June LinkU Trainings (2 opportunities) 

Date: June 9, 2021

Time: 1pm – 2pm 

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154414149879 

 

Date: June 24, 2021

Time: 1pm – 2pm 

Registration Link: Zoom Link

 

July LinkU Trainings (2 opportunities) 

Date: July 8, 2021 

Time: 10am – 11am 

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154414944255 

 

Date: July 29, 2021 

Time: 1pm – 2pm 

Registration Link: Zoom Link

 

August LinkU Trainings 

Date: August 24, 2021 

Time: 10am – 11am 

Registration Link: Zoom Link

 

September LinkU Trainings 

Date: September 28, 2021 

Time: 10am – 11am 

Registration Link: Zoom Link

 

October LinkU Trainings 

Date: October 27, 2021 

Time: 10am – 11am 

Registration Link: Zoom Link

4 Components of Effective Nonprofit Leadership: A Skills-Based Approach to Unlocking Change”

Webinar Description

This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the essential qualities and skills that effective leaders can and should implement when running nonprofit (and even for-profit) organizations. Participants will learn how to identify their leadership strengths and weaknesses, as well as learn how to create a “leadership development plan” to improve and refine their existing skill level

Faculty: 

Monica S. Ruiz, PhD, MPH

Dept. of Prevention and Community Health

Milken Institute School of Public Health

The George Washington University

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the leadership styles/qualities that are harmful to the survival of nonprofit organizations
  2. Identify the leadership style/qualities that can help nonprofit organizations to grow and thrive
  3. Identify their own leadership strengths and deficits
  4. Create a “leadership development plan” that will help them overcome their deficits, ultimately building their leadership skills and capacity.