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Using HIV-ASSIST to Guide ART and LTBI Treatment Selection in a Patient With HIV

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In this short Vlog, Nicky Mehtani, MD, MPH, demonstrates the use of HIV-ASSIST―a free, online, decision-support tool―as a resource for selecting ART and LTBI treatment in patients with HIV

Pharmacists: 0.25 contact hour (0.025 CEUs)

Physicians: Maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

Nurses: 0.25 Nursing contact hour

Released: April 08, 2021

Expiration: April 07, 2022

No longer available for credit.

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Faculty

Nicky J. Mehtani

Nicky J. Mehtani, MD, MPH

Addiction Medicine & HIV Physician
Whole Person Integrated Care
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC
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Supporters

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Theratechnologies

ViiV Healthcare

Partners

HealthHIV

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HIV-ASSIST

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Target Audience

This program is intended for physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who care for persons living with HIV.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Identify guideline-consistent ART and LTBI treatment regimens for patients with HIV and LTBI through appropriate use of HIV-ASSIST
  • Integrate HIV-ASSIST into the clinical workflow when selecting ART for patients with HIV being treated for LTBI

Disclosure

Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any relevant conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to CCO policy. CCO is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:

Faculty Disclosure

Primary Author

Nicky J. Mehtani, MD, MPH

Addiction Medicine & HIV Physician
Whole Person Integrated Care
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Nicky Mehtani, MD, MPH, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Staff Disclosure

Staff

Jennifer M. Blanchette, Ph.D.

Clinical Editor
Clinical Care Options, LLC

Jennifer M. Blanchette, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Petra Cravens, PhD

Editorial Contributor

Petra Cravens, PhD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Edward King, M.A.

Vice President, Editorial
Clinical Care Options, LLC

Edward King, MA, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Julie Skowronski, FNP-BC

Julie Skowronski, FNP-BC, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Jennifer Swanson, MEd

Associate Managing Editor, Hematology/Oncology
Clinical Care Options, LLC

Jennifer Swanson, PharmD, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Daniel Thibodeau, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA

Editorial Contributor

Daniel Thibodeau, MHP, PA-C, has no relevant conflicts of interest to report.

Instructions for Credit

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) 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.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

Credit Designation

CCO designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Designation

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.25 contact hours.

Credit Designation

CCO designates this continuing education activity for 0.25 contact hours (0.025 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Universal Activity Number - JA4008176-0000-21-073-H02-P.

Type of Activity: Knowledge

Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 100% and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 60 days.

Credit Designation

Clinical Care Options, LLC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until April 7, 2022. PAs should only claim commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

Additional Information

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 0.25 hours. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from April 08, 2021, through April 07, 2022:

1. Register online at http://www.clinicaloptions.com.
2. Read the target audience, learning objectives, and faculty disclosures.
3. Study the educational activity online or printed out.
4. Submit answers to the posttest questions and evaluation questions online.

You must receive a test score of at least 100% and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate. After submitting the evaluation, you may access your online certificate by selecting the certificate link on the posttest confirmation page. Records of all CME/CE activities completed can be found on the "CME/CE Manager" page. There are no costs/fees for this activity.

Program Medium

This program has been made available online.


Goal


The goal of this activity is to improve healthcare professionals’ knowledge and competence in selecting optimal ART for persons with HIV by integrating HIV-ASSIST into their clinical decision-making.