April 2022 Seminar on PrEP Financing and Logistics
April 28, 2022
Topic: HIV & PrEP
PrEP Financing Resources
Resources and updates from the CAPTC’s PrEP Financing Learning Collaborative to support clinics and navigators with PrEP financing questions.
Includes information on California’s PrEP Assistance Program (PrEP-AP), other resources for covering the cost of PrEP, billing resources, and other coverage information for patients and providers.
Opt-Out ED Screening for HIV, HCV, and Syphilis—Dear Colleague Letter from CDPH
March 28, 2022: Emergency departments (EDs) are uniquely positioned to identify people with syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C who otherwise might remain undiagnosed. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends that EDs consider implementing routine opt-out testing for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C.
Identification and immediate treatment through the ED may have the added benefit of furthering health equity for those disproportionately affected by these infections
STI Expert Hour Webinar: Why the Dose Matters: PrEP Strategies for HIV
January 11, 2022
Presented by Katherine Yang, PharmD, MPH
Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been shown to be safe and effective in reducing HIV infection. With recent updates in PrEP, many options are available, and selection of the best regimen is the key to success. The purpose of this webinar is to review the pharmacologic basis for drug dosing and outline gaps and challenges in management.
Learning objectives
- Review the key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide, and cabotegravir.
- Identify patients who may be appropriate for Daily vs. Event-Driven PrEP.
- Review key side effects of PrEP and potential strategies for management.
- Describe the role of adherence on PrEP effectiveness.
2021 PrEP Clinical Practice Guideline – Clinical Providers’ Supplement
Updated Clinical Providers’ Supplement accompanying the 2021 PrEP Clinical Practice Guideline.
Updates for 2021 include:
- Checklist updated to include Descovy, 2-1-1 Truvada for MSM, and cabotegravir
- Added PrEP with intramuscular cabotegravir (CAB) injections (conditional on FDA approval) recommendation for HIV prevention in adults
- Added information about Descovy and cabotegravir to Patient Information Sheets
2021 PrEP Clinical Practice Guideline
Comprehensive information for the use of antiretroviral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent acquiring HIV infection.
Updates for 2021 include:
- A recommendation to inform all sexually active adults and adolescents about PrEP
- PrEP with intramuscular cabotegravir (CAB) injections (conditional on FDA approval) is recommended for HIV prevention in adults reporting sexual behaviors that place them at substantial ongoing risk of HIV exposure and acquisition.
Also view the updated PrEP Providers Supplement for 2021.
Comprehensive information for the use of antiretroviral preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent acquiring HIV infection.
Updates for 2021 include:
- A recommendation to inform all sexually active adults and adolescents about PrEP
- PrEP with intramuscular cabotegravir (CAB) injections (conditional on FDA approval) is recommended for HIV prevention in adults reporting sexual behaviors that place them at substantial ongoing risk of HIV exposure and acquisition.
Also view the updated PrEP Providers Supplement for 2021.
Perinatal HIV and Congenital Syphilis—Dear Colleague Letter from CDPH
November 16, 2021: CDPH is asking for assistance in responding to concerning increases in congenital syphilis and perinatal HIV in California. Perinatal HIV transmission and congenital syphilis can be prevented with timely testing and treatment. A common risk factor, however, is receiving late or no prenatal care.
CDPH requests your assistance to implement the following policies and best practices to Screen, Treat and Prevent, and Prepare for perinatal transmissions
PrEP Provider Pocket Card
Clinical PrEP essentials and key messages available in an easily accessible pocket card. From SF CBA and the San Francisco Health Network.
Social Determinants of Health and HIV
An understanding of social determinants is essential to the implementation of effective HIV treatment or prevention interventions. This engaging and informative one-hour online course, based on our popular two-day instructor-led training, provides an introduction to social determinants and HIV.
Coming Together for Sexual Health
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