Overcoming Barriers in HIV and Viral Hepatitis Screening and Care: Strategies for Rural and Underserved Settings in the Southeast US

This activity is designed for primary care clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers/case managers, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients in rural and underserved areas in the Southeast.

Learning Objectives for the Series:

1. Integrate HIV and viral hepatitis testing recommendations into practice
2. Discuss places along the care continuum to improve implementation of routine screening and testing practices of HIV and viral hepatitis 
3. Identify the unique challenges posed by stigma in rural communities and develop strategies for creating a supportive environment that promotes HIV and viral hepatitis screening, treatment, and linkage to care
4. Apply guideline recommendations for HIV and viral hepatitis treatment in rural and underserved settings 
5. Employ successful models for addressing barriers across the continuum of care for HIV and viral hepatitis utilizing develop collaborative approaches with community partners and stakeholders to improve access, engagement, and outcomes