HIV, Hepatitis C, Mental Health, Substance Abuse: The Incarcerated and The Community

Event Date
October 16, 2010

Event Time
8:00am - 4:30pm

Location
4 Points Sheraton
333 South Service Road
Plainview, NY 11803

Target Audience
Public

Requires Registration
Yes

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Description

PROGRAM GOALS

The US Dept of Justice stated that over 2 million people were incarcerated as of 2007. Although the guidelines for healthcare of the incarcerated are the same as those for the community, care in our jails and prisons is severely lacking, which affect the incarcerated and the community into which they assimilate when they are discharged. These patients have a high rate of recidivism and contribute to the spread of infection through needle sharing and unprotected sex. Healthcare providers need to understand the problems of incarcerated patients who return to the community. The CDC reported that in 2006, over 1 million persons in the US were living with HIV, of whom 21% were undiagnosed. Additionally, close to 4 million persons currently have Hepatitis C (Hep C). Millions of substance abusers are incarcerated, and the number of mentally ill persons in our jails and prisons has increased dramatically, as indicated by the National Alliance of Mental Illness. This symposium will include the latest guidelines for providing healthcare of the incarcerated population. Topics will include: HIV, Hep C and communicable disease screening; general primary care within jails and prisons; and the newest guidelines on treatment options for Hep C, including how to address problems of medication adherence and treatment of the challenging patient who has psychiatric and substance abuse issues. This symposium will also address the issues of social bias and ways to reduce recidivism with particular emphasis on patients who have mental illness. Finally, it will help to promote needed changes in healthcare for the incarcerated and the community.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate the prejudice and bias that affect the incarcerated within our society and promote cultural awareness of this population and the communities into which they return.
  • Assess the relationship between substance abuse and criminal activity in order to reduce recidivism.
  • Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for substance abuse offenders.
  • Identify the primary care needs of the at-risk inmate and define the NYS recommendations for HIV, Hep C and testing for other communicable diseases.
  • Evaluate and treat acute Hep C.
  • Improve medication adherence with Hep C treatment.
  • Treat the patient with HIV/Hep C who has psychiatric and/or substance abuse issues.

Who Should Attend?
Primary Care Physicians, Internists, Infectious Disease and GI Specialists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Social Workers. 

Brochure

Registration 

Early Registration Fee (Postmarked before September 27, 2010)   $50.00
Registration Fee (Postmarked after September 27, 2010)                 $65.00 

Register online at http://cmetracker.net/MSSMCME/

Register by Fax
Fax the registration form which is located inside the brochure along with your Visa, M/C or AE number to (212)731-7930. 

Register by Mail
Mail the registration form which is located inside the brochure along with your check to:
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Attn: Leon Clarke
The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1193
New York, NY 10029 

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School by October 1st for tuition refund. An administrative fee of $15.00 will be retained. No refunds will be made on cancellations after this date or for “no shows.” 

Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of Mount Sinai School of Medicine to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency, and scientific rigor in all CME-sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course materials. 

Special Needs
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is in full compliance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA) and is accessible for individuals with special needs. If you would like to attend this conference and require any special needs or accommodations please contact The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School at 212-731-7950. 

Conference Information
For Conference Information, please call the Office of CME at 212-731-7950 or email leon.clarke@mssm.edu