San Diego County Health CARES is a new initiative that provides health care providers and staff an opportunity to learn about ways to respond and support victims and survivors of domestic violence in healthcare settings. This collaborative effort is supported by the Health and Human Services Agency, San Diego District Attorney’s Office, and San Diego Domestic Violence Council.
The webinar series will run from Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 – Thursday Feb. 20, 2020. The dates, times, meeting topics, and presenters are listed below.
Feel free to join in or share with colleagues. This series will also be posted online in early March. I can also provide that link when it’s available.
To register, visit Health CARES Webinar Series and click top box under “Upcoming Events” to select all webinar dates.
For more information or questions contact: Amelia Barile Simon, M.P.H. Amelia.Barile-Simon@sdcounty.ca.gov or Izzybeth Rodriguez-Prats, M.P.H. Izzybeth.Rodriguez@sdcounty.ca.gov.
From: SDDVC - Executive Team <dvcouncil@sddvc.ccsend.com> On Behalf Of SDDVC - Executive Team
Subject: San Diego County Health CARES Initiative for Healthcare Providers and Staff
| To: Healthcare Providers, Staff, and Community Partners in Healthcare Settings
You’re invited to participate in a free 6-week webinar series on the San Diego County Health CARES Initiative for healthcare providers and staff (i.e., doctors, physician assistants, nurses, etc.) to improve prevention and response practices for domestic violence (DV) and DV strangulation.
The webinar series will run from Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 – Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.
San Diego County Health CARES is a new initiative that provides health care providers and staff an opportunity to learn about ways to respond and support victims and survivors of domestic violence in healthcare settings. This collaborative effort is supported by the Health and Human Services Agency, San Diego District Attorney’s Office, and San Diego Domestic Violence Council.
Note: Participants who attended the Oct 16, 2019 full-day training in Escondido are not recommended to attend Sessions 1-5. However, Session 6 on Feb 20, 2020 is strongly recommended for everyone to learn how to implement the Health CARES Initiative within your organization.
To register, visit Health CARES Webinar Series and click top box under “Upcoming Events” to select all webinar dates.
For more information or questions contact: Amelia Barile Simon, M.P.H. Amelia.Barile-Simon@sdcounty.ca.gov or Izzybeth Rodriguez-Prats, M.P.H. Izzybeth.Rodriguez@sdcounty.ca.gov.
C January 16, 2020 - 11:00am-12:00pm Health CARES Webinar – Session 1 San Diego County Health CARES Initiative Overview Presented by: Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., Public Health Officer and Director County of San Diego Health and Human Services, Public Health Services
Conduct Screening for current and former intimate partner abuse Participants will learn ways to screen patients for domestic violence at every clinic visit in a private location and using language that is comfortable for patients in a health care setting.
Presented by: Laura Carter, M.S., R.N., P.H.N. Public Health Nurse Manager County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing
A January 23, 2020 11:00am-11:30am Health CARES Webinar - Session 2 Assess for signs and symptoms of domestic violence strangulation Participants will learn from local experts on evidence-informed practices for domestic violence and strangulation screening and response practices in a clinical setting.
Presented by: Kristi L. Koenig, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., F.I.F.E.M., F.A.E.M.S., Medical Director County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Emergency Medical Services
R January 30, 2020 11:30am-12:00pm Health CARES Webinar Session 3 Report suspicious Injuries to law enforcement Participants will learn about the laws regarding mandated reporting by healthcare providers, how to report to law enforcement, and how to talk to a client when a healthcare provider is reporting domestic violence to law enforcement.
Presented by: Marnie Layon, Deputy District Attorney, Family Protection San Diego County District Attorney’s Office
E February 6, 2020 11:00am-11:30am Health CARES Webinar Session 4 Evaluate patient (evidence collection by a forensic examiner) Participants will learn about what a forensic exam entails and where in San Diego County forensic exams can be conducted.
Presented by: Michelle Shores, R.N., M.S.N., M.B.A-H.C., C.E.N., S.A.N.E.-A., S.A.N.E.-P., Program Director Palomar Health Forensic Services
S February 13, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:30am Health CARES Webinar Session 5 Safety Plan and connect patient to resources Participants will learn about how to discuss safety planning in a clinical setting with victims/survivors of domestic violence.
Presented by: Misti Rodriguez-Gymafi, B.A., Prevention, Education & Advocacy Services Director, Center for Community Solutions (CCS)
February 20, 2020 11:00am-12pm Health CARES Webinar Session 6 Implementation of the Health CARES Initiative at Your Healthcare Organization Participants will learn about kits with tools available for participant to bring back to other staff at your healthcare sites.
Presented by: Michelle Shores, R.N., M.S.N., M.B.A.-H.C., C.E.N., S.A.N.E.-A., S.A.N.E.-P., Program Director Palomar Health Forensic Services
Amelia Barile Simon, M.P.H., Community Health Promotion Specialist II, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Violence Prevention. Izzybeth Rodriguez-Prats, M.P.H., Community Health Promotion Specialist II, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Violence Prevention. | |||||||||||||||
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