The Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Series: The goal of this series is to educate minority serving healthcare providers to improve the quality of and access to care for minority persons with HIV and those at risk of acquiring HIV. It also aims to facilitate changes within service delivery to develop more inclusive care environments, operations, and interactions to increase engagement of minority patients and their families.
Speaker:
Diana P. Byas BSN, MSN, ACRN, CCM
Manager, Maternity Clinical Care Management ISDiv
UPMC Health Plan
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, learners will be able to:
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Analyze epidemiologic data to identify key risk factors for perinatal HIV transmission.
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Apply current prevention guidance to select appropriate strategies for reducing perinatal HIV transmission during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.
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Analyze how structural, institutional, and interpersonal barriers can affect access to HIV prevention and care among populations experiencing inequities.
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Evaluate culturally responsive approaches and propose strategies to improve HIV prevention and access to care for underserved pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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 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:
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is supported by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a grant (grant number TR7HA53201) totalling $3,463,090.00 million and 0% financed with non-governmental sources.
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.
