Program Description & Educational Objectives
In this program, experts provide a concise but comprehensive overview of the current challenges involved in implementing routine HIV screening in primary care practices. Potential barriers to screening implementation that may be present in specific geographic regions will be discussed, and strategies to overcome these barriers will be provided. Practical guidance will be offered for establishing an effective model of coordinated care for patients with HIV, based on understanding of specialty and primary care provider roles.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain the rationale for implementing routine HIV testing and care linkage in accordance with national protocols, and identify issues and potential barriers present in their geographic service area
- Construct strategies to overcome barriers to operationalizing routine HIV testing and linkage of diagnosed patients to specialty care while using practical strategies to foster patient engagement in the care process
- Integrate an effective model of coordinated care for patients with HIV, based on comprehensive understanding of specialty and primary care provider roles and characterized by integration among specialty and primary care clinicians, as well as relevant support services
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare providers in the primary care community, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. There are no pre-requisites and there is no fee to participate in this activity or to receive CME/CNE credit. Statements of Credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.
Media: Internet
Release and Expiration Dates: January 25, 2010 - January 24, 2011
Time to Complete: 90 minutes
Faculty & Disclosure
Co-Course Directors
W. David Hardy, MD
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Associate Professor of Medicine-in-Residence
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
W. David Hardy, MD,
has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Consultant for Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs; GlaxoSmithKline; Merck & Co., Inc.; Pfizer, Inc; and Tibotec, Inc.
Grant/Research Support from Bionor Laboratories AS; Pfizer, Inc; and Tibotec, Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with Merck & Co., Inc.; and Pfizer, Inc.
David Wohl, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of North Carolina
AIDS Clinical Trials Unit
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
David Wohl, MD,
has a financial interest/relationship or affiliation in the form of:
Grant/Research Support from Abbott Laboratories; Merck & Co., Inc.; and Roche Laboratories Inc.
Speakers Bureau participant with Abbott Laboratories; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Gilead Sciences Medical Affairs; GlaxoSmithKline;
Merck & Co., Inc.; and Roche Laboratories Inc.
Interviewee
Ann Chelminski, MD
Campus Health Services
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Ann Chelminski, MD,
currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
CME Reviewer
Bradley S. Bender, MD
Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Medicine
University of Florida
Chief of Staff
North Florida/South Georgia Veteran’s Health System
Gainesville, Florida
Bradley S. Bender, MD,
currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
CNE Planner
Margaret Allee, RN, JD
Providence Health & Services
Portland, Oregon
Content Director
Annette Wiggins
PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, Inc.
Annette Wiggins
currently has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
Sponsorship, Credit & Support
Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Florida College of Medicine and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Amedco is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The course is co-provided by Amedco and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. 1.5 contact hour(s).
This activity is supported by an educational grant from 
