CoP1: July 28, 2023

Title: PrEP and Case Presentation/Discussion

Presented by: Bryan Marsh, MD

Brief Description: Dr. Marsh will give a comprehensive overview of PrEP in 2023, including the new injectable. He will discuss indications, pre-PrEP assessments, monitoring and patient education.

Presenter:
Brittany L. Coleman, RN

Brief Description:
Brittany Coleman, RN, will review a scenario of a recent patient and will lead a discussion about the issues raised in this situation.

CoP2: December 14, 2023

Title: Learning from Recent Patient Scenarios-HIV Case O'Rama

Presenters: Lynette Johnson, Aubrey Byron, Maka Kuada
Discussant: Betsy Eccles

Brief Description: Presentation of three complex cases including pregnancy in HIV, social determinants of health, adherence, and substance use in the patient with psychosocial needs. We will review resources available, strategies for adherence, motivational interviewing techniques, nursing interventions and patient outcomes. For each case, there will be a didactic presentation reviewing pertinent clinical information related to the case.

CoP3: January 26, 2024

Title: Getting a handle on HRSA HIV Standards and How They Can Drive Quality Improvement Projects

Presenter: Betsy Eccles, RN

Brief Description:
HRSA standards will be reviewed and discussion of how the information can be used on a national, regional, and program level.

Case Presentations and Discussion Presenters: Aubrey Byron, RN and Lynette Johnson, RN

Brief Description: Two clinical cases will be presented highlighting people with HIV embarking on international travel.  Lynette and Aubrey will discuss relevant aspects of travel health care to help insure safe travel for our patients with HIV infection.

CoP4: March 8, 2024

Title: Treating HCV in the HIV Clinic

Presenter: David de Gijsel, MD

Brief Description: Dr. de Gijsel will discuss HCV treatment including reviewing the simplified HCV treatment guidelines and special considerations for patients living with HIV.

Case Presentations and Discussion Presenter: Brittany L. Garber, RN

Brief Description: Brittany Garber will lead a case discussion after presenting a patient who is re-entering care. A myriad of clinical and psychosocial elements will be discussed.

CoP5: March 22, 2024

Title: HIV and Malignancies

Presented by: Betsy Eccles, MS, RN

Brief Description: A review of HIV and malignancies. Screening recommendations will be reviewed.

Case Presentations and Discussion Presenter: Maka Kuada, MD & Thomas McMahon, RN

Brief Description: Maka Kuada will present a case that highlights the impact of psychosocial issues that challenge successful engagement in HIV care. There will be a discussion of possible strategies to address these issues. Tom McMahon will present and discuss an unusual test result.

CoP6: April 11, 2024

Title: Ups and Downs: Drugs 101

Presented by: David de Gijsel, MD

Brief Description: Dr. DeGijsel will give an overview of trends in street drug use in the NH/VT region, what is being used and how, and harm reduction and treatment strategies that may be effective

Case Presentations and Discussion Presenter: Aubrey Byron, RN 

Brief Description: Aubrey will present two recent patient scenarios relating to syphilis. She will review screening results and treatment plan.

CoP7: May 9, 2024

Title: Ups & downs - Drugs 101 (cont)

Presenter: David de Gijsel, MD

Brief Description: Dr. DeGijsel will give an overview of trends in street drug use in the NH/VT region, what is being used and how, and harm reduction and treatment strategies that may be effective

Case Presentations and Discussion Presenters: Betsy Eccles, MS, RN, Thomas McMahon, RN and Aubrey Byron, RN

Brief Description: This session will be a review of three recent patients with brand new HIV diagnoses and discuss initial management of a positive result and next steps to support newly diagnosed patients and encourage engagement in care.

Intended Audience

Dartmouth Health: HIV Nursing Team

Contact

Person: Valerie D'aloia
Email: Valerie.l.d'aloia@hitchcock.org