PCMH Learning Network Virtual Statewide Session 3.30.23

March 30, 2023

New infection for Hep B and Hep C are increasing in PA especially with those who have a Substance Use Disorder. In 2019, PA reported the second highest count by state of new reported chronic Hepatitis C. There is a need for increased awareness of Prep to decrease HIV/AIDS. This webinar will provide an update to the PCMHs on what is occurring with these infections and best practices for screening, treatment and resources.

Agenda:

Note: work with the content experts/presents to tailor this content to the PCMH/PCP audience (applicable to both adult and pediatric): what is possible in primary care and what are the resources. Adult and perinatal management of viral infections.

1:00 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. – Intro and How this Webinar ties to the PCMH goals

1:05 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. - Ken Ho, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Pitt Men’s Study, Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study, and Project Silk, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, to review (confirmed)

  • the current HIV/AIDS, Hep B, and Hep C trends in PA, noting the populations that are at highest risk.
  • the roles and best practices for adult and pediatric PCMHs with resource links to the current guidelines; and
  • the types of training and patient care resources that are available in regions across PA. (Dr. Ho not sure about being able to present this section due to variety of options throughout the state)
    • Suzanne will get slides from the Health Federation’s ATC
    • PRHI to pull together these resources/training – DOH website search section also AIDS Free Pittsburgh website/Philadelphia Fight etc.- 1-2 slides showing options for their region

1:45 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. – Discussion

1:55 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Wrap Up

Target Audience

Nurse

Physician

Social Worker

Learning Objectives

Describe the trends in HIV/AIDS, Hep B, and Hep C rates in PA and the populations at greatest risk. 
Describe PCMHs’ roles and best practices for HIV/AIDS, Hep B, and Hep C.
Discuss the treatment resources for HIV/AIDS, Hep B, and Hep C and the educational programs for providers.
 

Additional Information

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File Audience Disclosure slides (001)_1.pptx460.12 KB
File Virtual Statewide Session 3.30.23 Agenda - draft.docx32.9 KB
File HIV HBV HCV_draft Dr Ken Ho.pptx3.12 MB
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 ASWB
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/30/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2023
Event starts: 
03/30/2023 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
03/30/2023 - 2:00pm EDT
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New infection for Hep B and Hep C are increasing in PA especially with those who have a Substance Use Disorder. In 2019, PA reported the second highest count by state of new reported chronic Hepatitis C. There is a need for increased awareness of Prep to decrease HIV/AIDS. This webinar will provide an update to the PCMHs on what is occurring with these infections and best practices for screening, treatment and resources.

Agenda:

Note: work with the content experts/presents to tailor this content to the PCMH/PCP audience (applicable to both adult and pediatric): what is possible in primary care and what are the resources. Adult and perinatal management of viral infections.

1:00 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. – Intro and How this Webinar ties to the PCMH goals

1:05 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. - Ken Ho, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Pitt Men’s Study, Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study, and Project Silk, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, to review (confirmed)

  • the current HIV/AIDS, Hep B, and Hep C trends in PA, noting the populations that are at highest risk.
  • the roles and best practices for adult and pediatric PCMHs with resource links to the current guidelines; and
  • the types of training and patient care resources that are available in regions across PA. (Dr. Ho not sure about being able to present this section due to variety of options throughout the state)
    • Suzanne will get slides from the Health Federation’s ATC
    • PRHI to pull together these resources/training – DOH website search section also AIDS Free Pittsburgh website/Philadelphia Fight etc.- 1-2 slides showing options for their region

1:45 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. – Discussion

1:55 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Wrap Up

Webinar Session
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Ken Ho, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Pitt Men’s Study, Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study, and Project Silk, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and The Jewish Healthcare Foundation. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Social Work (ASWB)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Social Work Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 ASWB
  • 1.00 Attendance
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