Nursing Care of the HIV-Infected Inmate: A Monograph Series

Source: Albany Medical Center, Division of HIV Medicine and New York/New Jersey AETC
Date: 2010

Description:

• Module #11:Cultural Competency in Health Care [PDF 1.9 MB]
  Date: 02/2010
  Learning objectives: (1) Describe the role of cultural competency as it relates to health outcomes. 2) List specific tools that health care providers can use to assess and improve their cultural competency. 3) Identify aspects of the Cultural Competence Continuum in relation to a clinical scenario. (Note: To obtain Continuing Nursing Education credit, please follow the directions outlined on page 3 of the PDF file.)
  
• Module #10: HIV Update [PDF 1.2 MB]
  Date: 10/2008
  Learning objectives: (1) Discuss recent epidemiological trends in HIV infection among the incarcerated population in the United States. (2) Describe the long-term health implications of caring for HIV-infected incarcerated patients. (3) Review the current Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Guidelines for the treatment of HIV. (4) Discuss the newest classes of HIV medications. (Note: To obtain Continuing Nursing Education credit, please follow the directions outlined on page 3 of the PDF file.)
  
• Module #9: Metabolic Complications of HIV [PDF 306K]
  Date: 08/2007
  Learning objectives: (1) Describe common metabolic complications of HIV and antiretroviral therapy. (2) Discuss the recommended approach to screening for dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus in HIV-infected patients. (3) Discuss the approach to managing changes in body morphology in HIV-infected patients. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for this module. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Module #8: Neurological Complications of HIV [PDF 974K]
  Date: 01/2007
  Learning objectives: (1) Describe the neurological toxicities of antiretroviral agents. (2) Discuss the effects that HIV has on the nervous system. (3) Outline treatment strategies for HIV-associated cognitive impairment and HIV neuropathy. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for this module. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Module #7: Mental Health Issues in HIV-Infected Inmates [PDF 306K]
  Date: 2006
  Learning objectives: (1) Discuss the impact of mental illness on HIV transmission and on HIV treatment adherence; (2) Describe central nervous system manifestations resulting from HIV infection; (3) Discuss the association of HIV disease, mental illness and substance abuse; and (4) Identify pharmacologic considerations in the treatment of mental disorders in HIV-infected inmates.(Note: Continuing education credit has expired for this module. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Module #6: Current Issues in the Management of the HIV-Infected Inmate [PDF 2.4MB]
  Date: 2005
  Learning objectives: (1) Outline recent advances in currently available HIV treatments; (2) Describe new targets of therapy for HIV that are currently under development; (3) List specific changes to the recommended guidelines for HIV treatment; and (4) Explore the impact of current challenges in the care of people with HIV. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for this module. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Module #5: Health Maintenance of the HIV+ Inmate [PDF 149K]
  Date: 2004
  Learning objectives: (1) Describe routine laboratory monitoring for HIV-infected patients; (2) Describe preventative measures for HIV-infected patients; (3) Outline recommended consult guidelines for the HIV-infected patient in the correctional setting; (4) Discuss appropriate education for HIV-infected patients regarding proper nutrition and stress management both in the correctional facility and upon their return to the community; (5) Describe necessary patient education content on disease transmission and lifestyle. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for Module #4. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Monograph #4: HIV & Hepatitis Co-infection [PDF 152K]
  Date: 2003
  Learning objectives: (1) Discuss the impact of hepatitis B & C in the correctional population including the clinical effects on HIV coinfection; (2) Outline the diagnosis, manifestations, and treatment of hepatitis B & C; and (3) Compare and contrast hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for Module #4. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Module #3: Adherence & Resistance [PDF 1.2MB]
  Date: 2003
  Learning objectives: (1) Outline the development of HIV drug resistance; (2) Discuss the monitoring for HIV drug resistance; (3) List ways to facilitate medication adherence in the correctional setting; and (4) Discuss ways to offset commonly experienced side effects of HIV treatment. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for Module #3. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  
• Module #1: HIV Pathogenesis [PDF 823K]
  Date: 2002
  Learning objectives: (1) Outline the basic components of the human immune system that are targeted by HIV; (2) Describe the process of HIV replication and infection; (3) Discuss the progression of HIV disease as outlined in the classification system; and (4) Describe how HIV/AIDS manifests itself at different stages of disease. (Note: Continuing education credit has expired for Module #1. Users are still encouraged to download this module as an educational resource.)
  

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