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Title: Enhancing HIV Patient Care

Description:
Texas faces a critical public health challenge with one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the U.S., requiring targeted health interventions. Barriers to HIV testing include limited access, awareness, stigma, and provider communication challenges. To address this, the ‘RAISED’ framework ('Recognition, Awareness, Inclusivity, Stigma-free, Educated Decisions') can empower healthcare providers to feel comfortable with offering HIV testing and communicating to patients about sensitive topics. Aligned with Austin Public Health and the Fast Track Cities, ‘RAISED’ leverages patient-centric communication strategies for increasing HIV testing and awareness. The primary objective is to educate non-HIV specialist providers in Texas on how to improve communication surrounding HIV. The secondary objective is to update providers on best practices for current testing, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV. 

Presenter:  Dr. K Ashley Garling, Pharm D
Dr. Garling graduated Rho Chi with honors from the MCV/Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. She is now a clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, serving as a communication, media, and patient engagement specialist. Dr. Garling is the principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI for research projects in community pharmacy settings spanning telehealth, HIV PrEP, mental health, patient counseling, and medication adherence. She is the president of the Capital Area Pharmacist Association, and is a Public Policy Council Member of the Texas Pharmacist Association.


Release Date: December 1, 2024
Expiration Date: December 1, 2025

Learner Outcome:

NP’s will increase their gap in knowledge regarding HIV care through a pre and post-survey. At the end of the presentation, the learner (NP) should be more confident in their ability to discuss HIV, coordinate testing, and prescribe PrEP therapy.

Accreditation:
Learners will be awarded 1 Contact Hour. Completion of the course and evaluation are required.

Provider Statement:
Texas Nurse Practitioners is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002640

Disclosures:
No disclosures exist for presenters or Nurse Planners of this Educational Activity