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EHE Series: HIV Care, Treatment, and Prevention in the Aging Population

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Starts at: May 22, 2024 12:00pm ET
Ends at: May 22, 2024 1:00pm ET
Free Admission
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Description

This series welcomes healthcare professionals working in the field of HIV. This is the second training of our 4 part series, which was created in collaboration with the MidAtlantic AETC Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Workgroup. This series will allow participants to develop awareness of special populations and how to use trauma-informed practices to enhance HIV care, treatment, and prevention in underserved, stigmatized populations.

For more information on this series, visit: https://www.maaetc.org/p/ehemaaetc 

DESCRIPTION: 

This program will provide an overview of considerations of the aging population in terms of treating and preventing HIV.

Speaker:

Dorcas Baker, RN, BSN, ACRN, CDP, MA

Regional Coordinator

Johns Hopkins Regional Partner

MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center

Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation

Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the demographics of HIV and older adults
  • Describe why quality of life matters long after sustained viral suppression
  • Describe interventions needed to support older adults
  • Identify the role of a multidisciplinary team

Acknowledgement:

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is supported by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a cooperative agreement of $2,917,621 and 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Additional funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH), Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of HIV Disease. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Any trade names for products mentioned are for training and identification purposes only. The contents of this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Funding was made possible in part by U1OHA29295 from the HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau and the PA DOH. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

 

Intended Audience

All healthcare professionals, including case managers, patient navigators and clinicians.

Contact

Person: maaetc@pitt.edu

Materials

EHE Special Populations Series Flyer:

EHE Special Populations Series Flyer (rev.02.19.24).pdf 3.07 MB

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • HIV Transmission Risk Assessment
  • Sexual Health History Taking
  • Aging and HIV
  • Stigma or discrimination
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility