Speaker:

Deborah McMahon, MD 
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases 
Clinical Director, UPMC HIV Program

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:

1. Discuss key considerations for inpatient clinical management of people with HIV.
2. Discuss key components in medical assessment of a person newly diagnosed with HIV in an inpatient setting.  
3. Examine current guidelines for ART in naïve patients and discuss important drug-drug interactions with ARVs in hospital settings.
4. Discuss importance of discharge planning.
5. Discuss when to refer or obtain consultation from MAAETC Clinicians or the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC).

Accreditation:

• Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This event is eligible for 1.0 credit hour per session.
• Certificate of Attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner.

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).