This 90-minute virtual program will explore the critical role of HIV testing in Emergency Departments, highlighting its benefits for both patients and healthcare systems. Participants will learn about real-world implementation strategies and how to navigate common challenges, with examples from EDs located in Wisconsin and Michigan that have successfully integrated routine HIV testing.
This session aims to inform and engage healthcare staff who may want to implement such an initiative within their own ED and those who may be less familiar about the importance of HIV testing in EDs. By showcasing how HIV testing can improve patient outcomes and streamline care, the program will provide practical insights for enhancing public health. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the feasibility of applying this initiative in their own settings.
Intended Audience: Healthcare staff, specifically HIV providers, Emergency Department staff, and healthcare administrators and public health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the benefits of implementing routine HIV testing in Emergency Departments for both patient care and public health outcomes.
- Examine common challenges in integrating HIV testing into ED workflows and explore practical solutions to address these barriers.
- Describe various implementation strategies used to successfully offer HIV testing in EDs, including examples of best practices.
- Discuss how to apply these strategies within participants’ own healthcare settings.