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 Link

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.

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

Hi-V Regional Early Intervention Services: Policy & Procedure Writing Workshop

Writing and maintaining policies and procedures is a critical component of an effective and compliant Ryan White Early Intervention Services (EIS) program. This workshop focused on defining the EIS service category and targeted HIV testing, covered the key elements of policies and procedures, and gave participants the opportunity to practice writing policies and procedures for their EIS program.

 

Learning Objectives were:

  • Discuss key components of RWHAP Policy Clarification Notice 16-02 (Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds)
  • Define RWHAP Service Categories (Early Intervention Services, Health Education/Risk Reduction, Outreach)
  • List the components of HIV Targeted Testing
  • Identify key components of Early Intervention Services policies and procedures
  • Describe methods for developing program policies and procedures
  • Practice writing policies and procedures for Early Intervention Services

Health Literacy: Leveraging Tools to Enhance Client Outcomes

Description:

This training reviewed how health literacy has an impact on client health outcomes. Participants learned about and practiced using various tools for assessing health literacy in their client population.

 

Learning Objectives were:

  • Define health literacy
  • List three barriers that can prevent a person from becoming health literate
  • Identify two potential negative outcomes for clients who have low health literacy
  • Identify twelve (12) tools for assessing client health literacy
  • Implement at least three (3) selected tools with clients

Do No Harm: Incorporating Harm Reduction Strategies into Patient-Centered Care

This workshop was for front-line staff looking to enhance their use of harm reduction strategies in practice. Participants discussed harm reduction and its role in patient-centered care,  explored organizational workflow and competency in working with active drug users, and practiced implementing harm reduction tools through hands-on demonstrations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Examine how personal beliefs about people who use drugs affect service delivery
  • Define the components of harm reduction
  • Discuss the components of patient-centered care
  • Describe what a needle/syringe exchange program is and how it relates to harm reduction
  • Identify 5 harm reduction ‘tips and tricks’ to use with clients

Digital Marketing and Branding For Early Intervention Services Part 2

Effective marketing and messaging is essential for HIV organizations to engage new clients, partners, and funders. As the healthcare landscape becomes more digitized, HIV programs must adapt their marketing and branding strategies to more effectively reach their communities. This two-part workshop presented digital marketing tools and communication models to strategically brand an organization’s services and mission. Participants reviewed best practices in digital marketing and practiced using social media platforms, marketing tools, and communication plans to engage new clients and develop new partnerships. Participants:

  • Learned to use marketing tools on the web for outreach and program promotion
  • Applied tools to achieve the objectives of Early Intervention Services programs
  • Built a complete, achievable communications plan

Digital Marketing and Branding For Early Intervention Services Part 1

Effective marketing and messaging is essential for HIV organizations to engage new clients, partners, and funders. As the healthcare landscape becomes more digitized, HIV programs must adapt their marketing and branding strategies to more effectively reach their communities. This two-part workshop presented digital marketing tools and communication models to strategically brand an organization’s services and mission. Participants reviewed best practices in digital marketing and practiced using social media platforms, marketing tools, and communication plans to engage new clients and develop new partnerships. Participants:

  • Learned to use marketing tools on the web for outreach and program promotion
  • Applied tools to achieve the objectives of Early Intervention Services programs
  • Built a complete, achievable communications plan

Nonprofit Management Learning Series Session 5: Sustainability, Common Pitfalls, and Case Studies

Running an efficient nonprofit organization requires more than a great idea and a passionate team. Setting up the right legal, governance, and financial habits early on is critical to an organization’s sustainability and success. Through in-person and online trainings, this five-part learning series will present the essentials of nonprofit governance, law, and finance that all new and growing nonprofits must know.

Access past session materials below:

Please Register using the “Webinar Recording” links to view archived webinars.

Ryan White Regional Early Intervention Services (Hi-V) Subrecipient Kickoff Meeting Materials

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Hi-V program requirements, data collection, reporting, quality, and the Capacity Building Assistance Track (as applicable). Grantees were encouraged to bring their fiscal, data, and programmatic staff to participate in the meeting. Throughout the day, participants connected with program officers, grant monitors, and quality coaches to discuss:

  • Ryan White HIV/AIDS program updates
  • Hi-V (high-five) model program components
  • Data collection and reporting in CAREWare
  • Quality improvement/management plans
  • Program narratives and reporting, and
  • EGMS and invoicing