MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center: Events

Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission: Key Strategies and Updates at Charles Regional

Details

UM Charles Regional Medical Group- Women's Health at White Plains
5010 Regency Place - Suite 301- White Plains, MD 20695

Starts at: June 18, 2025 12:00pm ET

Ends at: June 18, 2025 1:00pm ET

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Description

1. Provide an overview of the GIFT Act, its purpose, and its impact on perinatal HIV care and prevention and how to implement in clinical settings.

2. Recognize the Importance of Routine HIV Screening: Emphasize the role of routine HIV testing during pregnancy and how it supports early intervention to prevent perinatal transmission.

3. Identify Key updates to HIV Perinatal Transmission Guidelines: Review recent updates to perinatal HIV prevention guidelines, focusing on prevention strategies during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

4. Apply best practices for HIV Prevention: Outline effective, evidence-based strategies for OB/GYN and midwifery clinicians to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child.

5.Review Syphilis and STI Screening Protocols: Discuss the importance of comprehensive HIV and STI screening, including syphilis, and its role in preventing perinatal transmission.

6. Engage in discussion: Provide an opportunity for open discussion on challenges, clinical scenarios, and how to implement these strategies effectively in practice

Intended Audience

UM Charles Regional Medical Group- Women's Health at White Plains staff including clinicians and providers (RNs, CRNPs, PAs, MDs).

Contact

Person: Jennifer Krebs
Email: jkrebs@som.umaryland.edu

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.