See below for all upcoming trainings for PPS partners:
Depression CAREPATH

Depression CAREPATH

The Depression CAREPATH was developed for use in home health care and hospice to support the assessment, monitoring, and case coordination of depression in older adults. Patient education materials, communication aids, and implementation guides and resources for administrators are also available.  After you complete registration for HWapps, the link found in the content section will direct you to a registration form for mental health training network, where you will access training. 

Upon completion of course and obtaining your certificate, please email your certificate to [email protected] 

Who should attend?
Primary care providers and other staff in primary care practices 

Training Mode
Online


Asthma Certification Course

Asthma Educator Institute (AEI)

Enroll in a two-day American Lung Association preparatory course for the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB).

This free Asthma Educator Institute (AEI) training course, a $250 value for each participant, is funded by Healthfirst. Led by NY metro-area practitioners who are experts in the content areas, the course provides training in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP); guideline-directed asthma care to patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

The curriculum covers the content outlined in the NAECB Candidate Handbook and includes case reviews, hands-on skills demonstration, and practice. In addition, the two days provide a unique opportunity to network with a select group of healthcare providers, educators, and organizations involved in asthma care and asthma care policies.
   
Requirements:
1.   Please forward the registration form to the practices that you recommend so that they may reserve a space in the program.
2.   Since the goal is for the participants to take and past the actual Certification test, we ask that the practices demonstrate that their staff are indeed registered to take the test soon after the completion of the course. The registration for Certification can be found at  https://www.naecb.com/exam_information.php . Staten Island PPS will consider covering the $295 fee.
3.   Course Registration forms due by November 30, 2017 The completed registration forms should be returned to Bernide D'Haiti at  [email protected]   by November 30, 2017 or for questions please call Bernide at 212-729-2196.

When
Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday, December 7, 2017, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Where
Healthfirst
NYU/ Columbia Conf. Rm (16th Floor)
100 Church Street,  New York, NY 10007 

Who should attend?
Open to anyone

Training Mode
In person

Social Work Exam Prep Boot Camp

Social Work Exam Prep Boot Camp

This bootcamp will prepare students to pass the LMSW/LCSW exam.

Bootcamp includes:
  • A thorough review of the national association of social work code of ethics with questions to ascertain mastery of the material.
  • Detailed review of DSM Axis I & Axis II, Defense Mechanisms, Family & Couples Treatment, Community Organization, & Group Therapy. All sections will be reinforced with questions for review.
  • Review of Administration, Supervision, Diversity/Cultural Competence, Addictions, Communication Techniques, Theoretical Approaches, Theories, and Psychotropic Medications.
  • Participant will be given a workbook (covering all content needed to pass exams) AND complete audio CD set (8 CD's) that reinforces the workbook.
When
Saturday, December 9, 2017, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Where
Regina McGinn Medical Education Center (Auditorium) 
475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305

Who should attend?
LMSW and LCSW candidates

Training Mode
In person


Patient Activation Training

Patient Activation Training

Patient activation refers to how capable an individual is of taking care of themselves when it comes to managing their health and healthcare. Different people have different levels of activation. In this training, participants will learn how to assess a person's level of activation using the Patient Activation Measure (PAM©) and how to tailor goals and interventions for an individual based on their level of activation using Coaching for Activation (CfA©).
 
When
Friday, January 5, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Where
Staten Island PPS, 7th Floor Conference Hall 
1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305

Who should attend?
Partner employees in PAM project (2.d.i)

Training Mode
In person


Care Coordination Basic and Advanced

Care Coordination Basic and Advanced 

The Care Coordination Fundamentals curriculum consists of four (4) modules or sections that are structured to build on one another sequentially. All front-line staff working in a team-based healthcare environment will benefit from this course. This advanced version of the care coordination curriculum introduces staff to chronic, mental and behavioral conditions, (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, depression, substance abuse etc.) and helps them understand these conditions and provides participants with coaching tools on how to teach patients to manage their health.

Participants will experience a highly interactive class environment tailored to adult learners. Our approach strengthens the participants' critical thinking skills by engaging them in discussion, individual exercises and group activities. Participants complete the course prepared to assist their patients in navigating the healthcare system, and to be strong, productive members of healthcare teams providing coordinated and patient-centered care.

When
Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where
Staten Island PPS, 7th Floor Conference Hall 
1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305

Who should attend?
Clinical staff and clinical support staff

Training Mode
In person


Disability Ally Training
 
Disability Ally Training

Person Centered Care Services of Staten Island is striving to develop relationships with agencies, business', hospitals and all community members to provide training/education on interacting/working with people with disabilities. They have experienced that after people are given the education of disabilities culture, communication tips, and general etiquette better relationships are possible. This training can be geared and modified for anyone in any role or capacity. For example, if they are training hospital staff, the training can be geared to focus health literacy and communication/comprehension of medical issues/treatment.

When
Thursday, November 16, 2017, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where
Staten Island PPS, 7th Floor Conference Hall
1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305)

Who should attend?
All partner employees are encouraged to attend.

Training Mode
In person



LGBTQ Cultural Awareness
 
LGBTQ Cultural Awareness

LGBTQ Cultural Awareness Training, presented by the Pride Center of Staten Island, advances a person-centered approach to working with LGBTQ patients and/or clients in healthcare settings. The training includes an introduction to (or review of) LGBTQ terminology, activities that focus on intersectionality and structural systems of oppression, and a discussion of the health disparities confronting LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, the training will give you concrete tools to make healthcare environments more welcoming for LGBTQ patients and/or clients, as well as your LGBTQ co-workers.

Who should attend?
All partner employees are encouraged to attend.

Training Mode
In person



 

There are many veterans, military, and first responders living on Staten Island who access primary care services at our facilities. 

Take this training to learn:
  • basic information about our military
    • branches of service
    • reintegration into society
  • healthcare experiences and challenges
  • stigma and behavioral health needs

When
Monday, December 4, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Where
Staten Island PPS, 7th Floor Conference Hall 
1 Edgewater Plaza,  Staten Island, NY 10305

Who should attend?
All partner employees are encouraged to attend.

Training Mode
In person



xG Training Modules
 
Web-Based Disease Management/Care Management Training

xGLearn combines the latest collaborative technology with distance learning to enable care management team members, including RNs, LPNs, Social Workers, Physicians, Physician's Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health Workers, and Pharmacists to function at the top of their licenses. Through xGLearn, care management teams obtain the evidence-based knowledge required to assess patients, develop action plans, reliably implement evidence-based practices, and coordinate care. 


Training Mode
These modules are online + in-person sessions.

To register:
If you are a  Physician/NP , contact Allison Romeo at [email protected]  .
If you are Nursing/Clinical Staff, contact Edina Kolenovic at [email protected].