A recording of this program is available upon request. Please contact NEAETC@umassmed.edu.
Title: HBV Prevention,
Screening and Management for Correctional Facility Nurses
Presented By: Marguerite Beiser, ANP-BC, Director of HCV Services, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Brief overview/description: We will review the
recommendations for prevention, screening and management of hepatitis B virus (HBV).
We will demystify HBV test results and discuss clinical scenarios in which HBV
can impact other medical care.
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Title: STDs
in the Corrections Setting: An Opportunity for Sexual Health
Presented By: Ann Goulbourne, RN, BSN, Sexual Health Nurse Specialist, Infectious Disease Prevention, Investigation & Care Services
Brief overview/description:
Discussion of sexual activity in the corrections setting, as well as opportunities for sexual health best practices. Clinical syndromes of chlamydia, gonorrhea, & syphilis including symptoms, screening recommendations (including extra-genital testing), interpreting lab results, and syphilis staging. STD Treatment guidelines, including information on Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT). STD reporting to NH DHHS and working together with Public Health.
Nurse's Discussion Board available after this session:
https://breakingthechainofinfection.wordpress.com/
