1. end+disparities Learning Exchange: MSM of Color Health February 16, :00-2:30 pm ET Michael Hager & Julia Schlueter, NQC Amir Simon & Joey Pons, Learning Exchange Spokespersons Nathaniel Hendley, Georgia Department of Health Board 4 Brandy Oeser, UCLA
Michael
Welcome to our February webinar focused on MSM of Color health!
This is our second month that focuses on one of our four populations. Stay tuned for more information on our other population focus months at the end of today’s webinar. Be sure to visit our website to learn more about past events

2. Before we start… Please type your name, organization, city and state in the chat room
Michael
Please note that this webinar is being recorded for later replay by those who missed the call.
Before we start our webinar, let’s take a moment and ask participants to introduce themselves via our chat room, which can be found on the right hand side of your screen, just underneath the participants section. There is a small box labelled Chat.
Please enter your name, organization, city, and state so others can see who we have on the call today.

3. Ground Rules for Webinar Participation
Actively participate and write your questions into the chat area during the presentation
Do not put us on hold
Mute your line by pressing the microphone button to the right of your name
Please complete the post-webinar evaluation
This call is recorded for replay for those who missed the webinar
Michael
Ground rules for todays webinar:
- Actively participate and write your questions into the chat room; we have several staff and consultants who will answer your comments – I want to thank them and HAB representatives
- Please mute your phone line; you can press the microphone button to the right of your name
- Please complete the post-webinar evaluation, which will be sent to your at the conclusion of the webinar. We look forward hearing from you.
- As stated earlier the call will be recorded for replay for those who missed the webinar

4. Clemens Steinbock, MBA Director, NQC
Michael introduces Clemens and turns it over to Clemens to provide words of welcome
Clemens Steinbock, MBA
Director, NQC

5. The end+disparities Learning Exchange a 9-month initiative that promotes the application of improvement interventions to reduce HIV-related disparities in four key subpopulations while building and sustaining a community of learners among Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients. The Learning Exchange offers informational opportunities by content experts and utilizes the power of peer learning to facilitate local improvement efforts on eliminating HIV-related disparities.
Michael

6. Communities of Learning: collaborative, QI campaign, Regional Groups
Consultation: On/off-site coaching of recipients to advance their clinical quality management programs
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people with HIV. NQC provides assistance to RWHAP recipients to improve HIV care since gaps in HIV care still exist and advances are uneven across HIV populations.
250 recipients participated in 28 Regional Groups
51% of all recipients joined the largest HIV QI campaign; viral suppression increased from 70% to 76%, a statistically significant improvement
Training and Educational Fora: monthly webinars, advanced trainings, online QI tutorials
40% of RWHAP recipients received TA and 95% would recommend TA to others
40 online QI tutorials are available; over 35,000 have been taken so far
Intensity
Information Dissemination: monthly newsletters, websites, publications, exhibits, QI awards
Michael
NQC is funded by the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau since 2004 and provides technical assistance to all RWHAP recipients to build their sustainable clinical quality management programs. Over 90% of all recipients have accessed intensive NQC offerings and take advantage of our various services. The Learning Exchange is an extension of these offerings.
As you see in this graphic, NQC provides opportunities
To participate in monthly webinars to learn more about QI – next week’s webinar focuses on the 2016 NQC Award winners
To attend our 4 3-day face-to-face training programs or take one of 40 online tutorial we have available
To request onsite assistance by our pool of QI experts
To join one of our 28 Regional Groups, a local community of learning
If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at NationalQualityCenter.org.
over 90% of the 587 RWHAP recipients accessed NQC services
~1,300 individuals (61% of recipients) graduated from 45 three-day advanced trainings
NationalQualityCenter.org |

7. Agenda Welcome & Introductions MSM of Color Voices in Healthcare
The Research Pipeline
Resource Sharing!
Q & A Session
Michael

8. Learning Objectives
Name three key barriers for MSM of Color to achieve optimal health outcomes
Discuss issues pertinent to the intersection of identities for race, gender, sexual orientation, and age
Describe one education strategy that will help providers provide the best HIV care for MSM of color
Michael

9. MSM of Color Voices in Healthcare Julia Introduce Amir and Joey
Amir Simon is currently a student studying Human Services as well as a behavioral health specialist. For as long as he can remember, he has wanted to help people in any way that he could. Amir has always been a fighter for equal rights and an activist. After he was diagnosed 4 years ago with HIV, Amir was given a new outlook on life along with a deeper love and compassion for advocating for what he feels is right.
Joey Pons began his activism in New York City in 1987 with ACT-UP the same year he was diagnosed with HIV. He was also co-founder of the organization Queer Nation and served as president of the National Latino Lesbian & Gay Organization (LLEGO). His career as an activist for the LGBT community is evidenced by having served on the boards of directors of 23 organizations. As a leader of the LGBT community he was invited to the White House twice during the presidency of Bill Clinton. In Puerto Rico, he has been co-founder of PR Community Network for Clinical Research on AIDS, the Sabana AIDS Civil Rights Litigation Project, Community Initiative and Foundation Article II. He has distinguished himself as a respected lobbyist.

10. Amir Simon Learning Exchange Spokesperson Amir
Provide a sneak preview of your story and that you are excited to share more on next week’s partners in+care call. Explain a little bit about your motivations for joining end+disparities and what you hope can come from it.

11. Community Needs Cultural and social pressure of acceptance
Access to adequate and affordable care
More diversity with health care providers
Improvement of effective communication skills
Educational attainment
Amir
Talk through the discussion you’ve had with folks in the community. Try to prioritize some of these needs conversationally.

12. Joey Pons Learning Exchange Spokesperson Joey
Provide a sneak preview of your story and that you are excited to share more on next week’s partners in+care call. Explain a little bit about your motivations for joining end+disparities and what you hope can come from it.

13. Nathaniel Hendley Florida Department of Health Duval, FL
Julia – introduce Nathaniel:
Nathaniel, has been a part of the PLWHAA Community for nearly 35 years now.
His history and Illness go back to when the disease was identified as GRID.
After being diagnosed with full blown aids; 20 year of active substance abuse, and experiencing homelessness he is today a shining example of survival and hope. He is currently classified as undetectable; has 15 years of recovery; is a working professional, and is a very proud home owner. This long term survivor has seen and lived through the epidemic during a time when the disease was barely known to the community. He began his journey in an era when medications, treatment, and services were not available. In short, he and much of society were led to believe he was in the last stage of life with no real expectation of a future.
Nathaniel started his career working for the City of Jacksonville in the library system. After a year with the library he moved on to Barnett Bank, where he became a Computer Operator. There he set his sights on the military (Air Force). Since his military life, he has worked on various prominent jobs. Today, he is the Quality Improvement Manager for the Disease Control Programs with the Florida Department of Health Duval.
Breakthroughs in HAART regiment have sustained his life, while recovery from substance abuse has given him a new outlook on life and hope for tomorrow.
Current Community involvement:
Ambassador to the DAB to AIDS Bear Project
Consumer Advisory Group Representative for Area 4
Medical Case Manager Experience (PAC)
Facilitator of Healthy Relationships (DEBI)
Co-Chair to the Jacksonville Area Ryan White Planning Council
Member of the local Community Connections Committee,
(Formally knowns as the PLWHAA Committee)
Member of Local MAD DADS
Local ANAC Member
Board Member, Suited4Success
Community Board Member of Jacksonville Urban League

14. Brandy Oeser UCLA Los Angeles, CA Julia – introduce Brandy:
NOTE – we have yet to hear back form Brandy on content. We intend on reaching out to Omoro Omoighe and Sean Cahill as backups.

15. Resource Sharing! What has worked for you?
Julia
Let’s have a conversation about what has worked to improve linkage, retention, and viral suppression for you as a MSM of Color health provider.
What health equity problem have you tried to solve for your MSM of Color patients, clients, and community members?
What resources or strategies did you find helpful toward closing disparity gaps for MSM of Color?
What advice do you have for others who are trying to bring health equity to the MSM of Color community?
Ask Joey, Amir, Nathaniel, and Brandy if there are any resources they recommend and ask if they want Michael to show folks where they are located online.

16. Q&A Session
Julia
Now we open the discussion to general inquiries for the next 30 minutes. This is only needed if it wasn’t mixed in with the Resource Share!

17. Next Steps and Activities in end+disparities
Coming Up!
Next Steps and Activities in end+disparities
Michael

18. Partners in+care Roundtable Discussions
Each date is a clickable link with additional information to save in your calendar!
February 23: MSM of Color Health
March 23: African-American and Latina Women Health
April 27: Youth (13-24 years) Health
May 25: Sustaining Our Gains
June 22: Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
Michael
Each month we focus on another topic. Partners in+care roundtables will occur on the fourth Thursday of the month from 1-230pm ET.
When we develop content for consumers to join the discussion, we’ll be sure to focus in on our challenges and opportunities in each area and will explore ways consumers can get involved in the work. The main toolkit available to us is the Partners in+care toolkit presented today, but there is plenty of room to introduce new tools and resources that are of interest to you

19. end+disparities Learning Exchange Webinars
Each date is a clickable link with additional information to save in your calendar!
February 16: MSM of Color Health
March 16: African-American and Latina Women Health
April 20: Youth (13-24 years) Health
May 18: Sustaining Our Gains
June 14: Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
Michael

20. Office Hours Opportunities
February 17: Provider Focus Group– MSM of Color stigma
February 24: Consumer Focus Group– MSM of Color stigma
Office Hours discussions are informal opportunities to dive deeper into the issues
They are participant led and directed based on YOUR questions!
Michael
Office Hours discussions are informal opportunities to dive deeper into the issues
They are participant led and directed based on YOUR questions!
Occur on various Fridays from 1-2pm ET (check the calendar on our website for exact dates and topics!)

21. Closing Remarks
Michael Hager and Clemens Steinbock provide closing remarks. Ask Julia if she would like to add anything.

22. end+disparities Video
Visit our NQC YouTube channel to see our 3min video about disparities in HIV care -
Michael
A reminder to check out our video and the website!
Another cool informational tool that we have developed is a short animated video about disparities in HIV care and outcomes. Please take a look and feel free to share with others. 22

23. We Want Your Feedback!
Please complete the evaluation that is being ed to you. This quick survey will allow us to hear from you and make changes to upcoming webinars.
Michael

24. THANK YOU!
Michael

25. 212-417-4730 NationalQualityCenter.org Info@NationalQualityCenter.org
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