This conference is designed for the community as one to address medical and first responder issues surrounding the HIV outbreaks that are currently impacting our residents and ourselves. Attendees will be provided the most recent information regarding HIV prevention to include: HIV case finding in the primary care setting and prevention in the setting of commercial sex work. This conference will also address burnout and mental health among first responders.

Objectives: At the end of this program and depending on which session attended, participants should be able to: Describe the burnout crisis among first responders and discuss solutions to address burnout; discuss the guidelines for prescribing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention; list the harm reduction strategies aimed to decrease harm associated with drug use and related behaviors that increase the risk of HIV infection; discuss HIV case findings and describe solutions to improve HIV testing uptake in the current setting of HIV epidemiology in WV; describe the
concept of “Undetectable=Untransmittable” and discuss recent scientific develop-ments for this prevention model; and lastly identify factors associated with commercial sex work related to HIV risk and violence against sex workers.
The intended audience for this conference are physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, advance practice nurses, social work, ancillary team members and first responders.

CME, Nursing, Social Worker and First Responder credit is provided with attendance and completion of required evaluations. Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states.  It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s).

Questions:  Jeannette Southerly - jsoutherly@hsc.wvu.edu