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Ensuring Uninterrupted ART for Patients With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Clinical Thought
The DHHS recently released practical guidance on maintaining stable ART for patients with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some considerations for implementing this guidance.

Physicians: Maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Released: April 21, 2020

Expiration: April 20, 2021

No longer available for credit.

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Faculty

Princy N. Kumar

Princy N. Kumar, MD

Professor of Medicine and Microbiology
Division of Infectious Diseases
Georgetown University Hospital
Division Chief
Division of Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

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Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC
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Supporters

Educational grant provided by:

Theratechnologies

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Apply guidance on strategies to maintain uninterrupted ART for patients with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic

Faculty Disclosure

Primary Author

Princy N. Kumar, MD

Professor of Medicine and Microbiology
Division of Infectious Diseases
Georgetown University Hospital
Division Chief
Division of Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

Princy N. Kumar, MD, FIDSA, MACP, has disclosed that she has served on an advisory board or panel for Amgen, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, and Theratechnologies; has received funds for research support from Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck; and has ownership interests in Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Pfizer.

Staff Disclosure

Staff

Jennifer M. Blanchette, Ph.D.

Clinical Editor
Clinical Care Options, LLC

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

Tiffany Hensley-McBain, PhD

Clinical Editor

Tiffany Hensley-McBain, 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.

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 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Additional Information

Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 0.5 hours. To successfully complete this activity and receive credit, participants must follow these steps during the period from April 21, 2020, through April 20, 2021:

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.