VIDEO: HIV & Hospital Series: Session 2 - The Importance of Routine HIV Testing in Hospitals (4/29/25)
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Description
This training is Session 2 in the virtual series, "HIV in Hospital Outpatient Settings: A Clinical and Public Health Approach." Click here for more information and other events in this series.
Speaker:
Jillian Baron, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Medical Director, Penn Community Infectious Diseases Penn Medicine | Division of Infectious Diseases
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
Describe the role hospital systems can play in early diagnosis of HIV and reducing disease progression.
Review CDC recommendations for HIV testing, including opt-out testing and confidentiality.
Identify opportunities for testing in emergency departments, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics.
Discuss models for rapid linkage to ART and its importance.
Certificate of Attendance:
In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner.
Intended Audience
This series has been tailored to meet the education and training needs of clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals working in hospital settings. All are welcome to attend.
