This 3 part webinar series sought to introduce and provide 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, your organization will 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 are encouraged to view the recording of this webinar series!
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants learned to do the following:
Assess the current data
Identify the root causes of adverse health outcomes
Determine where the data can be used to increase/promote health equity
This 3 part webinar series sought to introduce and provide 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, your organization will 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 are encouraged to view the recording of this webinar series!
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants learned to do the following:
Assess the current data
Identify the root causes of adverse health outcomes
Determine where the data can be used to increase/promote health equity
Geofencing is a way to engage clients based on hyper-local location. Location-based technology is opening up a world of possibilities for everyone including GPS, location data, geo-targeting, and geo-filters. However, it’s also complicated, as new capabilities seem to emerge every day.
This webinar broke down some of the most important “geo” concepts, provide a better understanding of the basics, and explored how far the power of location may take organizations that constantly need to reach out and engage their constituencies. Finally, we offered some scenarios and useful applications on HIV prevention, micro targeting, and virtual engagement.
Learning Objectives:
Define location based technology
List benefits of location based technology in business and service
Identify practical applications of geofencing
Describe geofencing in social media, healthcare, and HIV prevention
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:
Name at least three (3) factors that impact behavior change;
List at least four (4) qualities of effective helping relationships; and
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.
The Effi Barry Training Institute’s Ryan White Regional Early Intervention Services Virtual Provider Summit took place on July13&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).
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
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
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
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
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
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Joint Accreditation Statement 
Continuing Physician Assistant Education