About:
The Foundations of HIV (FH) Series: An essential series for new HIV providers and clinicians across specialties, this training initiative offers a comprehensive understanding of HIV, from basic biology to practical care and prevention strategies.
This series is designed for healthcare providers, community workers, and others interested in combating the HIV epidemic. Click here to view upcoming series webinars.
Speaker:
Wayne Duffus, MD, PhD
Clinical Leader for Holloway Community Program,
School-Based Wellness Centers and Juvenile Justice
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Describe benchmarks for successful linkage to care following diagnosis of HIV.
- Discuss the metrics used to monitor HIV linkage to care in the US.
- Explore evidence-based strategies for optimizing linkage to care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV in the US.
- Discuss the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) in improving linkage to care.
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 1.5 credit hours.
- 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).
Acknowledgement:
This website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents in this presentation 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.
