The Theme for this program will be:
Diversity and Inclusion
Registration for this program will close on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the MAAETC at 412-624-1895 or maaetc@pitt.edu, Marilyn Blasingame directly at mab392@pitt.edu.
This experience sharing program is designed for organizations and programs interested in or beginning the process to integrate routine HIV testing into practice. Participants from local organizations will discuss progress on action steps outlined for routine HIV testing implementation. These key strategies are part of the effort to reach the AIDS Free Pittsburgh goals of zero new AIDS cases and a 75% reduction in the rate of new HIV cases by 2020.
Audience
Participants will come from the network of STD, HIV prevention and HIV and FQHC Care workforce and leadership, including medical providers, clinic managers, social workers, navigators, DIS staff, administrators.
Your organization is invited to send a team of those responsible for routine HIV testing implementation at your organization to participate in this experience sharing session. The participants may or may not have attended the April or October 2017 trainings. Your team should be comprised of:
1. Clinical representatives (i.e. medical providers, social workers, navigators)
2. Administrative representatives (i.e. clinic managers, program managers, executive directors)
Senior leadership staff and other advocates from your organization are also invited to attend. Please contact Ashley Chung at 412-594-2588 or chung@jhf.org for participation questions or concerns.
Objectives
1. Identify current practice changes in implementing expansion of routine HIV testing, including role changes, patient flow, organizational processes and communication systems
2. Outline clear action steps for routine HIV testing integration
Accreditation
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CME
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The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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PSNA
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The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is an approved provider of continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity qualifies for 2.50 contact hours.
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LSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT
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2.5 credit hours of continuing education is provided through co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, a PA-approved provider of social work continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW renewal.
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CEU
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The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh, awards Continuing Education Units to individuals who enroll in certain educational activities. This program is awarded 0.25 continuing education credits.
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