Resource Topic: Ryan White Program

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

Ryan White Part A Fiscal Monitoring Standards (Webinar)

Description:

This webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A Fiscal Monitoring Standards. This presentation covered the structure of the fiscal monitoring standards and the relationship between the direct recipient of RWHAP Part A funds and sub recipients/contracts. The presentation included an overview of the site monitoring process and the responsibilities of both the recipient and sub recipient, as well as the expectation of policies and procedures and documented evidence of compliance with the fiscal monitoring standards. The presentation concluded with a discussion of the components of the Fiscal Monitoring Standards.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the structure of the Fiscal Monitoring Standards
  • Identify the differences between a recipient, a sub-recipient, and a contractor
  • Discuss RWHAP Monitoring Requirements between a Recipient and a Sub-recipient
  • Identify the difference and expectations regarding policies and procedures
  • Describe the components of the Fiscal Monitoring Standards and required components for compliance

HAHSTA Case Management Operating Committee (CMOC) Quarterly Training: From Prison to Home – The Psychological Challenges of Re-Entry

HAHSTA Case Management Operating Committee (CMOC) Quarterly Training, “From Prison to Home: The Psychological Challenges of Re-Entry”. This daylong training explored the trauma of incarceration, challenges of re-entry, and the implications post-incarceration.

This was a mandatory comprehensive case management training for Ryan White-funded case managers.

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

Maximizing Your 340B Program: Compliance and Income Management Strategies for Ryan White Programs

HealthHIV will conduct an interactive training with HAHSTA-funded HIV care providers to develop strategies for implementing a 340B Drug Pricing Program and maximizing revenue generated from eligible clients to expand HIV care services. The one-day training will review compliance cornerstones of participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, discuss best practices for maximizing pharmacy relations, and develop strategies for investing program income earned from eligible clients to fill gaps in the jurisdiction’s HIV care continuum.

Event Page: Maximizing Your 340B Program: Compliance and Income Management Strategies for Ryan White Programs

Fiscal Health Training for Ryan White Administrators

This training prepares Ryan White administrators to strengthen fiscal systems, achieve service delivery goals, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Interactive sessions discuss the program requirements, monitoring standards, and performance measures that all Ryan White program managers need to know. Training topics include:

  • Understanding HRSA/HAB National Fiscal Monitoring Standards
  • Implementing a Schedule of Charges and Caps on Patient Charges
  • Tracking, Reporting, and Spending Program Income
  • Reporting Time and Effort
  • Individualized Technical Assistance

Event Page: Fiscal Health Training for Ryan White Administrators

Developing Unit Costs for Ryan White Services

Knowing the true cost to provide a unit of service can assist Ryan White programs in developing budgets, negotiating reimbursement rates, and planning for service expansion. This training will discuss the purpose of unit cost assessments, review the steps to evaluating costs associated with providing a service, and provide examples of health centers implementing unit cost assessments to sustain and expand services.

Event Page: Developing Unit Costs for Ryan White Services