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:

1. Describe the role hospital systems can play in early diagnosis of HIV and reducing disease progression.
2. Review CDC recommendations for HIV testing, including opt-out testing and confidentiality.
3. Identify opportunities for testing in emergency departments, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics.
4. Discuss models for rapid linkage to ART and its importance.

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).