Getting Consumers Involved

Getting Consumers Involved: 

Getting Consumers Involved Community Strength Project We Believe in Families…. In care ….. In Miracles …… A Ryan White Part D Program

Purpose: 

Purpose You will learn about: What’s the role of the Consumer Advisory Board; The Peer Educator Program and how it works.

What is the criteria to be a CAB member?: 

What is the criteria to be a CAB member? Must be a resident of Maricopa and be either: An HIV-infected Woman, or An HIV-infected Youth, or An Affected Father Must receive services from the Community Strength Project which are: Case Management, Child care, Medical care from Ryan White provider, Peer Educator Services, Family Advocacy Services.

What is the CAB’s role?: 

What is the CAB’s role? The CAB members: Provide valuable feedback regarding the services provided to consumers Assist with projects Naming the program Community Strength Project’s web page --www.mihs.org/ryanwhite Events Review program materials Recommend who should attend VOICES Conference Review updates HIV care and services and share it with others Promoting HIV Rapid Testing in Hospital’s Labor and Delivery Units

Benefits of Becoming a CAB Member: 

Benefits of Becoming a CAB Member The benefits are: Having a voice in the community; Increasing my understanding of services available to the community; Having the opportunity to provide advise to the program staff; Increases my involvement in my own health care – I take charge! Increases my awareness that my decisions will help other; Helps me to feel like I am not alone; Helps me to create a support network;

When, Where, and How Often: 

When, Where, and How Often When: Every-other-month on 3rd Thursday Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Central Phoenix How often: 6 times-a-year

Benefits for Programs and Providers: 

Benefits for Programs and Providers System is more responsive to consumer needs; Brings about change and improvements; Identify barriers to service Assist planning bodies and providers to more effectively reach underserved populations Increases provider’s knowledge of consumer needs; Improves relationships between providers & clients; Develops a group of consumers who are knowledgeable and who can advocate for programs;

What To Expect As a CAB Member: 

What To Expect As a CAB Member CAB members are volunteers Adequate notice of meeting times & dates Limited reimbursement for travel Access to basic information Copies of by-laws Respect for your privacy & confidentiality Consideration for special needs

To apply to become a CAB Member: 

To apply to become a CAB Member Have more questions or to submit an application just call: Family Advocate at 602/344-2627

Peer Educator Program: 

Borrow A Sister Peer Educator Program

Ever feel overwhelmed with how to find services or someone to talk with? : 

Ever feel overwhelmed with how to find services or someone to talk with? The Borrow a Sister pilot program is to help women: Learn about care and services Find medical care, dental care and behavioral health services Find out about clinical trials Receive information about events Meet other women dealing with the same problem Have a supportive network for women and their families Have a voice in the program and their community Make new friends

Guidelines to be a paid Peer Educator: 

Guidelines to be a paid Peer Educator Must be a member of the Ryan White Title IV Consumer Advisory Board Receives no payment for participating Must attend 4 out of 6 meetings a year Must submit an application for consultant or position Attend monthly meetings Be available to work 1 activity a week (4-6 hours a week) Complete a 1099 form

Guidelines to be a paid Peer Educator: 

Guidelines to be a paid Peer Educator 5. Wear a badge or t-shirt when performing activities that recognizes them as part of the Title IV program and MIHS 6. Submit report and invoice each month 7. Attend 2 out of 4 consumer educational meetings a year plus orientation Receives no payment

Who should consider being a peer educator?: 

Who should consider being a peer educator? Those who: Believe in helping women and families Want to give back to our communities Act as advocates for Title IV programs Want to have fun

Goals: 

Goals To decide on how to inform and educate people about Title IV, how services work, how to apply for and receive services by: Meeting once-a-month to establish goals Giving one formal presentation to agencies, foundations, and other key organizations or consumer groups Working with at least two women a month, per mentor Assisting with creating and distributing fliers and handouts for group activities and community events

How much does a peer educator receive?: 

How much does a peer educator receive? $40 per activity (4-6 hours) $50 full day (7-8 hours) Monies are to help with the person’s: Time Need for child care Transportation needs Food Paid 45 days after the end of each month (example worked October paid December 15th)

Guidelines to receive a peer educator: 

Guidelines to receive a peer educator Apply for a peer mentor by calling: Family Advocate at 602/344-2627

How do we know this pilot program is successful?: 

How do we know this pilot program is successful? The peer educators will keep track of process measures: Number of activities Number of people served Attendance at Consumer Advisory Board Attendance at consumer educational trainings Questionnaires will be administered at presentations and with consumers to receive feedback about efforts and knowledge of Title IV services, and if they understand how to access care and services Funding by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration, The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006