Disease Intervention Specialist Summit

In September 2020, Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) across the United States gathered for a virtual summit to address the expanding roles of DIS. Hosted by the CAPTC in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of AIDS (OA) and the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch (STDCB).

The summit touched upon an expansive range of subjects, including motivational interviewing techniques and medical mistrust in DIS work. View videos and download resources.

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Syphilis and HIV Linkage to Care and Partner Services Interview

Video example of a disease intervention interview linking a person co-infected with syphilis and HIV to care, and providing partner services.

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Taking A Sexual History – Using the 5Ps (A Practical Guide for Clinicians)

Dr. Christoper Ried, Medical Director of HIV/STD Services for Orange County, demonstrates a sexual health history screening using the 5Ps of taking a sexual history.

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Linkage to Care Interview

Example of a disease intervention interview linking a person newly diagnosed with HIV to care, conducted by telephone.

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SOGI Data Collection Demonstration Videos

These videos demonstrate best practices in sexual orientation and gender identity data collection. They address common questions and issues that arise for frontline and clinical staff when asking patients about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Capacity-Building Assistance for HIV Prevention

Provides capacity-building assistance, services, and resources that have been instrumental in HIV prevention, from the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

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Sexual and Reproductive Wellness in Foster Care

An online, video-based curriculum for sexual and reproductive wellness in foster care. Includes topics such as:

Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Rights
Case Plan Documentation
Engaging with Young People about Sexual Wellness

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Minor Consent and Confidentiality for Sexual Health Services in California: A Training for Clinical Settings

A free, on-demand training for California clinical settings that provides participants with an overview of CA laws that guarantee minors’ right to access confidential sexual health services and the roles that clinical practices and healthcare systems have in ensuring these protections.

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Use of Treponemal Immunoassays for Screening and Diagnosis of Syphilis

Guidance for medical providers and laboratories in California. Includes laboratory procedures and reporting, results interpretation, congenital syphilis, integration of HIV and other STI testing, partner management, serologic follow-up, public health reporting, and clinical consultation options.

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Sex Positivity in Sexual Health

In Dr. Ina Park’s new book, Strange Bedfellows, she helps readers understand the broad impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while removing the unfair stigma. She speaks with us about the writing process, tackling sex ed with her own kids, and how stigma impacts mental and physical health.

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