A recording of this program is available upon request. Please contact NEAETC@umassmed.edu.
HCV Screening and Treatment 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 and clinical considerations around screening, diagnosis and
treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV). We will discuss the nursing role in facilitating and supporting successful HCV treatment in the correctional
setting.
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Meeting People Where They Are At to Reduce Drug Related Harm
Presented By: Kerry Nolte, Ph.D., FNP-C, Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of New Hampshire; Chair, New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition
Brief overview/description: Health care providers have opportunities to engage and support clients who use drugs in collaborative goal setting to reduce risk for overdose and infection. This primer will discuss how harm reduction strategies can be utilized with incarcerated persons and provide resources for additional learning.
Nurse's Discussion Board available after this session:
https://breakingthechainofinfection.wordpress.com/
