Important note: This is an in-person conference, and it will be held in the Mara Auditorium in Masters Hall at Gettysburg College.

Refreshments will be provided free of charge to all registered participants.

About:

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, University of Pittsburgh Local Partner, is hosting an in-person conference focused on best practices in HIV prevention, care, and treatment throughout the lifespan. Clinical HIV experts will present content on optimizing antiretroviral therapy (ART), managing comorbidities and coinfection, and other clinical considerations, while discussing how to integrate multidisciplinary and collaborative care approaches to promote retention in care and treatment adherence while aging with HIV.

At a Glance:

• Free Continuing Education Units Available*
• Networking Opportunities with Speakers, Clinics, & Attendees
• Informative, Evidence-Based Learning from Clinical HIV Experts
• Information and Resources on Cutting-Edge HIV Treatment & Prevention Options
• Free Parking

Accreditation

*In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner. Please check in closer to the date of the event in regard to CEUs being offered for this program.

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 6.0 credit hours.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is seeking 6.0 hours of continuing medical education (CME). Please check back for updates and confirmation.

Certificate of Attendance

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).

Location:

This in-person dinner symposium will take place in the Mara Auditorium in Masters Hall at Gettysburg College.

Masters Hall is located at 300 N Washington Street in Gettysburg, PA 17325 in the center of Gettysburg College's campus. 

Ample campus parking is available free of charge.

Agenda:

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Registration, Networking, & Table Displays

8:30 am – 9:15 am

Opening Remarks

Linda Rose Frank, PhD, MSN, ACRN, FAAN
Professor, Public Health, Medicine, & Nursing
Principal Investigator, MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health

Robert McKenna, PhD 
Deputy Regional Administrator 
Office of Intergovernmental & External Affairs 
Health Resources and Services Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Robert Smith
Public Health Program Manager, Division of HIV Disease
Bureau of Communicable Diseases
Pennsylvania Department of Health

9:15 am – 10:30 am

Supporting HIV Care for Women and Perinatal HIV Prevention

Presenter to be announced

Objectives:

1. Examine the epidemiology of perinatally acquired HIV and pediatric HIV in the US.
2. Describe the management of antiretroviral therapy in women, focusing on treatment initiation, potential adverse effects, and its role in the prevention of perinatal transmission.
3. Discuss care of HIV during pregnancy.
4. Discuss protocol for the management of HIV in women during labor and delivery.
5. Discuss the treatment of neonates post-delivery.

Case Discussion #1

Utilize case studies to identify HIV management considerations, including treatment initiation, potential adverse effects, and proactive measures to enhance HIV outcomes for women and neonates.

10:30 am – 11:45 am

HIV in Adolescents: Promising Practices

Presenter to be announced

Objectives:

1. Review epidemiology of HIV in adolescents and young adults in the US.
2. Describe barriers and best practices for engaging youth in HIV clinical services.
3. Discuss regimens and clinical monitoring of ART in adolescents.
4. Describe the role of parents in clinical care of adolescents with HIV.

Case Discussion #2

Evaluate a case study to identify challenges in engaging youth populations within the HIV continuum and propose practical strategies for addressing them.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Lunch Buffet Service (vegetarian/gluten-free options will be available)

12:45 pm – 2:00 pm

HIV in Adults: Optimizing Care and Treatment Strategies

Presenter to be announced

Objectives:

1. Discuss the recommended ART regimens for adults with new HIV infection.
2. Discuss the role of adult health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and high blood pressure, in managing HIV care. 
3. Explore recent advances in long-acting injectable HIV therapies and new antiretrovirals for improved treatment adherence and outcomes.
4. Describe treatment failure and drug resistance tests and how to interpret results.

Case Discussion #3

Discuss how to access clinical resources to manage treatment failure and/or drug resistance.

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Growing Older with HIV: Evolving Health Needs and Care Strategies 

Linda Rose Frank, PhD, MSN, ACRN, FAAN 
Professor, Public Health, Medicine, & Nursing
Principal Investigator, MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health

Objectives:

1. Explore how aging can impact the progression of HIV and the specific health needs of older adults living with HIV.
2. Examine the 5M’s of geriatric medicine and integration into HIV care to address the evolving health needs of older adults through comprehensive, person-centered care.
3. Identify common comorbidities found in older adults with HIV.
4. Discuss polypharmacy and implications for assessment and intervention.

Case Discussion #4

Review a case study of an older adult with HIV to explore the impact of aging on health, treatment, and access, and identify care strategies to improve outcomes for this population.

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Break

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Interdisciplinary Approaches & Integrated HIV Care Models

Presenter to be announced

Objectives:

1. Explore how interprofessional collaboration can improve clinical outcomes, patient engagement, and treatment adherence in HIV care.
2. Identify specific strategies for enhancing communication, coordination, and interprofessional practice among healthcare teams to improve HIV outcomes.
3. Describe strategies for optimizing linkage to care for a person newly diagnosed with HIV using an interdisciplinary care model.

Case Discussion #4

Analyze a clinical scenario, identifying the roles of various healthcare professionals and the benefits of an integrated care model.

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Evaluation & Closing Remarks