This in-person, practical, and interactive 4-hour training for Philadelphia area Primary Care Health Teams is designed for practices that are looking to improve patient wellness outcomes through incorporating HIV biomedical prevention (PrEP -- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and PEP -- Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) into routine primary care visits.

No fee, but pre-registration is required and seating is limited.

Continuing education credits offered: CME, Nursing and Social Work 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Advance Preventive Care: Outline practical insights into preventing HIV transmission using PEP and PrEP medications, improving preventive care offerings.
2. Enhance Communication: Develop clear and patient-friendly communication skills to discuss sexual wellness, fostering open and comfortable conversations with patients.
3. Operationalizing Services: Describe key roles and steps to operationalize this service in primary care.
4. Ensure Ongoing Patient Care: Identify strategies for retaining and providing ongoing care for patients diagnosed with HIV, ensuring continuous support.

 

 

PRESENTERS:

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Schmidt, CRNP, is a recognized leader in integrating sexual health practices into primary care and a trainer and facilitator on operationalizing sensitive and challenging medical care topics into routine practice. Lizzy worked for 25 years as an HIV primary care nurse practitioner at Philadelphia FIGHT, including as the Director of Lax Center Women’s Program. In addition to her extensive experience as a provider, she has also served as Director of Clinical Education at Drexel University College of Medicine's Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice.

John Rose serves as the lead for PrEP services at Einstein Medical Center at Jefferson. His broad experience in community-based services inlcude working with providers in various settings to integrate routine HIV testing and connection to care. John brings to his work as a trainer his direct service experience, HIV service integration knowledge, as well effective patient communication delivery. 

 

Intended Audience

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Patient Navigators, Social Workers, Front Desk and Administrative Staff, Medical Assistants, and other team members or stakeholders involved in patient care. All healthcare team members are welcome, and we encourage multiple staff from single practices to attend.

 

Contact

Person: Carolyn Smith-Brown/csmith-brown@healthfederation.org
Email: csmith-brown@healthfederation.org