Description of Committees and Events
ADAP Advisory Group:
The Oregon Ryan Title II, AIDS Drug Assistance Program, also known as CAREAssist, convenes an advisory group on a quarterly basis. The Advisory Group is an official task force of the Oregon HIV Care Coalition whose members are appointed by the State Program's Manager. The purpose of the group is to provide input and direction to the Program related to ADAP/CAREAssist client eligibility, program design and implementation.
Oregon HIV Care Coalition:
The Oregon HIV Care Coalition is a statewide community planning body which advises the coordination of services and care to people living with HIV and AIDS throughout the state. It is administered by DHS Health Services, which receives Ryan White CARE Act Title II funds annually for HIV/AIDS Services.
CLHO/HIV:
This is a sub-committee of the Oregon Conference of Local Health Officials. Members of the committee are representatives of Local Health Departments, and are appointed by the Chair of CLHO. The CLHO/HIV Committee is convened to make recommendations to CLHO regarding:
- Exceptions to statutory requirements that expenditure of public funds utilized to provide public health services on the local level must be approved by the local health authority, and concurrence on funding distribution formulas for local purposes developed by the Oregon Health Services.
- Development and revisions to public health service assurances related to local annual plans.
- Public Health policy and issues related to HIV.
For more information, contact Loreen Nichols at (503) 988-3030.
Client-Focused Counseling (formerly Client Centered Counseling) Training:
The goal of this 2.5 day training is to improve the ability of providers in a variety of settings to support individuals in making behavior changes that will reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV. This training is highly interactive; participants will learn and practice the six-step HIV prevention counseling protocol through a variety of activities, including role-play.
In order for participants to be granted their certificate at the end of the training, participants must 1) attend the training in its entirety, 2) pass both a pre and post test knowledge assessment, and 3) demonstrate through role play their mastery of the skill set.
Client Focused Counseling Train the Trainer Training:
The goal of this 2.5 day training is to train and certify agency HIV prevention staff so that they can provide Client Focused Counseling training for their respective agencies. This training is highly interactive; participants will learn and practice the training methodology of the six-step HIV prevention counseling protocol through a variety of activities, including teachbacks.
In order for participants to be granted their certificate at the end of the training, participants must 1) attend the training in its entirety, 2) pass both a pre and post test knowledge assessment, and 3) demonstrate through teachbacks their mastery of the skill set.
HIV Test Form Training
This 1.5 hour, webinar based training provides step-by-step instruction on how to use the current CTS HIV Test Request Form (Form 44, revised 2/2009). Included in the training are also practice exercises.< HIV Case Manager Cultural Competency Workshop:
The training activity will use a blend of didactic, interactive, and experiential instruction. Participants will explore: contemporary racial and ethnic terminology, demographic changes, and cross-cultural implications for services delivery. Attendees will develop a greater awareness of the cultural competence model, a rationale for its use, and ways in which the model has been applied. Attendees will learn of within- and between-group differences, and community- and culturally-based stressors. Participants while engage in a cultural self-assessment process and identify ways to promote cultural competence in their work. Discussions will focus on culturally-specific strengths and assets, as well as modern rationale for multicultural service delivery. Small group discussions will examine cultural barriers to service delivery, resources and supports necessary in a comprehensive system of care, and concrete examples of what professionals and agencies have done to more effectively serve culturally diverse populations.
HIV Nursing Intensive Workshop
The San Francisco Area AIDS Education and Training Center (SFAETC) presents this two-day interactive, case-based HIV clinical education for nurses seeking to increase their HIV expertise.
HIV/STD Inteviewing Fundamentals Training:
A one-day regional workshop for HIV & STD Prevention Staff, Community-Based organization staff, and Health Care Providers who provide care for persons at risk for HIV & STD. Workshop focuses on interviewing techniques and skills.
OR-EPI Conference:
Annual meeting for state and county epidemiologists. OR-EPI provides training in epidemiological principles to county health department personnel and other interested health care providers.
New HIV Case Management Training:
The New HIV Case Management Training is required for all New Ryan White Program Part B funded HIV Case Managers. This two-day training includes:
- Overview of Ryan White Program
- Programmatic overview of the HIV Care and Treatment Program
- Presentations on CAREAssist, OHOP & State Managed Services Programs
- Intro to Program Manual and Program Policies/Requirements
- HIV 101
- Case Management Standards of Service
Oregon HIV/AIDS Case Management Task Force:
The Oregon HIV/AIDS Case Management Task Force convened in 2000 and was responsible for developing the Oregon HIV Case Management Standards of Service. All Ryan White Title II providers implemented the Standards in 2001. Every two years the Task Force reconvenes to review the Standards and forms. Changes are recommended to the HIV Client Services.
Oregon HIV Housing Task Force:
The Oregon HIV Housing Task Force is a community planning body which seeks to assure that Oregonians living with HIV/AIDS have access to safe, affordable and stable housing which will improve their quality of life and health outcomes without judgment, by providing education, advice and guidance about housing and HIV issues to local, state and federal agencies.
Oregon Harm Reduction Program for Persons who Inject Drugs:
These are twice yearly meetings for Oregonians providing HIV and HCV prevention services to people who inject drugs. Meetings are held in different regions within Oregon to accomodate rural and urban prevention staff. The morning session is program updates and other business, afternoon sessions are skills building, relevant educational session, group learning dynamics. Space is limited - meeting attendees must RSVP. If you would like to attend or for more information email or call Jude Leahy, Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator. judith.m.leahy@state.or.us, (971) 673-1111
Quality Management Task Force:The HIV Quality Management Task Force provides input, advice and expertise on the development and implementation of quality assurance and quality improvement activities related to the HIV Services Program. This group:
- Reviews Oregon’s participation in a national demonstration project: Title II Collaborative Demonstration Project.
- Reviews program outcomes data and information quarterly.
- Provides input to the Title II Quality Management Planning process.
- Reviews the Oregon Title II Quality Management Plan annually.
- Provides a venue for collaboration between all Ryan White Titles in Oregon.
- Provides a forum for the identification of emerging issues related to the HIV continuum of care and quality improvement change activities.
- Provides expertise and knowledge about quality improvement interventions and activities.
Regional/Statewide HIV Case Manager Training:
The Regional/Statewide HIV Case Manager Training gives HIV Case Managers continuous education and networking opportunities. Trainings include information on HIV treatments and adherence, special reports, resources, program changes and requirements. The training time also allows for networking time which can assist case managers in learning more about service availability and delivery. Please call (971) 673-0153 for training dates.
SPG:
Statewide Planning Group. The Statewide Planning Group is a 30-member group, comprised of community representatives, local health department staff, and HIV prevention activists who develop an annual HIV prevention comprehensive plan for the state of Oregon. The group establishes priority populations and interventions for HIV prevention in an effort to target federal funds to Oregon's highest risk communities for HIV infection. Community planning was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1993 in an effort to assure that federal funds were meeting the needs of persons most at risk for HIV infection.
STD Clinician Training:
A two-day didactic training designed for clinicians. Training is intended to provide an update on HSV, HPV, Cervicitis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, syphilis, and other STD's. Attendance is limited.
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