Jointly Sponsored by Vanderbilt School of Medicine and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for CME (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Vanderbilt School of Medicine and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Vanderbilt School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for CME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• Vanderbilt School of Medicine is reviweing this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This continuing nursing education activity is being considered for approval by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon completion, 7 contact hours will be awarded.
• This program is being considered by the National Association of Social Workers (886497299) for 7 continuing education contact hours.

In the late 1980s, a group of clinicians and service providers demonstrated particular ways of providing health care to people experiencing homelessness. This model of care, now known as the HCH Model, helps alleviate suffering and support recovery of people experiencing homelessness. It is a model of care that, while not taught in most health professions schools, has demonstrated success in the care for and recovery of people experiencing homelessness. This interactive course, designed by HCH providers, introduces students to the realities of homelessness, the HCH model of care, and the large community of HCH consumers, advocates, and providers.

After participating in this CME activity, participants should be able to:
• Participate in online learning environment
• Describe root causes, experiences, and definitions of homelessness
• Summarize the history of the HCH program and governmental agencies that fund and provide oversight for those programs
• List specific characteristics of the HCH Model of Care
• Identify resources and potential collaborations in your community to assist people experiencing homelessness
• Identify ways to address common causes of stress in homeless services to support self and team care
• List membership organizations, networking opportunities, and continuing education options available for the HCH community
• Evaluate HCH 101 online training

• Is there a registration fee? No
• What is the course schedule? The course is designed for students to view and discuss content together over a ten-day time period. View the current 10-day schedule here.

Presenters:
Allan Ainsworth, PhD
Linda Barnet, BSN, RN
Paul Boden Sharon Brammer, FNP
Bechara Choucair, MD
Sarah Ciambrone, MSW
Barbara Conanan, MS, RN
Sarah Davidson
Andrew Draper, PharmD, MSA
Jan Eisner, MSW
Trudi Fajans, BA
Tim Florence, MD
Larry Gottlieb, MSW, MPA
Reginald Hamilton, JD
Amy Grassette
Kathleen Guarino, LMHC
Carol Hall
Monte Hanks, AS
Kevin Lindamood, MSW
John Lozier, MSSW
Ken Kraybill, MSW
Marianne Malott
Ulysses Maner
Susan Partovi, MD
Alan Pickett, BSN, RN
Mario Rivera
Antoinetta Stadlman
Bob Taube, PhD, MPH
Carol Thundstrom, RN
Barbara Wismer, MD, MPH

Course Facilitator
Greg Morris, PA-C

This learning activity is designed for clinic and shelter staff, health professions students, federal employees, and volunteers new to Health Care for the Homeless. The course is designed to promote collaboration among learners of different disciplines, backgrounds and geographical locations.

It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council that participants in CME activities be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Each course director, planner, and speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships are disclosed below:
All course directors, planners, speakers and moderators indicated no financial relationships to disclose.

This activity is supported through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This educational activity received no commercial support.

• Narrated audio presentations featuring content designed for newcomers to HCH
• First person interviews with HCH consumers, clinicians, and administrators
• Interactive forums and activities to connect learners nationwide
• Bonus materials and resources for learners who want more

• Register to access the activity
• View the presentations
• Complete and correctly answer at least 80% of the post-test questions
• Complete the course evaluation
Personal information is used for issuing a credit certificate and storing that credit in the Vanderbilt CME database.
The release date for this enduring material is September 1, 2009. Credit expires on July 31, 2010.

It is the policy of Vanderbilt School of Medicine and the National Health Care for the Homeless not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing education activity, please contact Heather Rippetoe at hrippetoe@nhchc.org or 615-226-2292.

For questions contact: Teri Simon tsimon@nhchc.org or 615/226-2292