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Aging Well with HIV: A Multidimensional Care Approach
This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Merck
Provided by Boston University School of Medicine and The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Release Date
March 15, 2022
Expiration Date
March 15, 2023
Estimated Time to Complete
2 hours
Number of Credits
2.0
Program Description
This two-module activity addresses the current state of HIV in the US and healthy aging considerations for persons living with HIV (PLWH). Also included are brief vignettes of actual patient interviews. Their perspectives will provide insight into the daily challenges and quality of life issues that can occur while living with HIV.
In module 1, our experts discuss the graying of the HIV pandemic, understanding geriatric syndromes and comprehensive geriatric assessment, creating an age-friendly health system, advanced care considerations and addressing barriers to care. Module 2 addresses common drug-drug interactions, promoting adherence, ART optimization, and polypharmacy.
The growing number of PLWH over age 50 requires research to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the health consequences of HIV in older individuals. The intent of this CME program is to help clinicians improve the health of older PLWH.
Intended Audience: Infectious disease specialists, geriatricians, primary care and internal medicine physicians, pharmacists, NP/PAs, and nurses
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate age-related considerations for treating HIV to promote better health in the aging population.
- Compare and contrast new and emerging ARTs for efficacy, safety, and adherence potential.
- Assess and connect the adverse effects of polypharmacy on the health of HIV-infected patients.
- Outline factors associated with decreased retention in HIV medical care and employ proven strategies to promote re-engagement in care.
Accreditor Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy
Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.
In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that faculty, planners, authors and anyone who may be in control of content have been mitigated.
Faculty Info
Archana Asundi, MD
Course Director
Assistant Professor
Boston University School of Medicine
Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
Dr. Archana Asundi is an infectious disease physician at Boston Medical Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Section of Infectious disease at Boston University School of Medicine. She also serves as co-director of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit at Boston Medical Center. Her primary clinical and research focus is on around HIV and aging. She collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of investigators to conduct clinical translational research exploring issues surrounding non-communicable comorbidities in people living with HIV.
Melanie Berry, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Residency Program Director,
PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Healthcare Associates
Boston, MA
Dr. Berry graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY1 residency in Community Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic and a PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care at Boston Medical Center. She is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Dr. Berry’s focus is in HIV and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at Healthcare Associates, a primary care clinic at BIDMC.
Cassandra Pierre, MD, MPH, MSc
Assistant Professor
Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council
Boston University School of Medicine
Medical Director of Public Health Programs
Associate Hospital Epidemiologist
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
Dr. Cassandra Pierre is an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, the Medical Director of Public Health Programs and the Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at Boston Medical Center and the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council. Supported by state and local public health agencies, the Public Health Programs provide resources for HIV, HCV and STI prevention, linkage to care and management throughout the hospital. Her research is focused on infection prevention in vulnerable population (including the implementation of low-cost infection control interventions to reduce bacteremia among neonates in low-income settings). Her clinical interests include HIV management in special subpopulations (immigrants of color, pregnant women, transactional sex workers and people with substance use).
Annie Potter, MSN, MPH, NP, CARN-AP
NCPD Course Advisor
Assistant Professor
Boston University School of Medicine
Department of Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
Annie is a Nurse Practitioner at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University. Annie educates and supports health care providers on best practices in the treatment of substance use disorders and serves as the Medical Director for the Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO. Prior to joining BMC, Annie practiced at a community health center in Baltimore, MD, where she established and served as the clinical lead for the city's first walk-in HIV treatment and prevention program. She is board-certified in addictions and holds specialty certifications for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C. Annie earned her Masters of Nursing and Masters of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Bloomberg School of Public Health, respectively.
Alejandra Salazar, RPh, PharmD, AAHIVP
Clinical Specialist
Boston Medical Center
Center for Infectious Diseases
Boston, MA
Dr. Salazar earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduating in 2011 and currently practices as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the Center for Infectious Diseases at Boston Medical Center, where she provides comprehensive outpatient clinical pharmacy services with a focus on patient-centered pharmacotherapy care of HIV and chronic disease state management of comorbidities.
Faculty Disclosures
Dr. Asundi receives research grant support from GlaxoSmithKline/ViiV, Roche/Genentech, Gilead Sciences, DayZeroDiagnostics, and Merck.
Dr. Pierre, Ms. Potter, Dr. Salazar, and Dr. Berry have no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Non-Faculty Contributors
Jessica Martin, PhD, Medical Writer and Natalie Sanfratello, MPH, Planning Committee have no relevant relationships to disclose.
Accreditor Disclosures
The following members of Boston University School of Medicine’s Continuing Medical Education Office and University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy's Office of Continuing Professional Development have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:
Natalie Sanfratello, MPH, Program Manager
Jessica Martin, PhD, Consultant Medical Editor
Carmela A. Townsend, DNP, MS/MBA, RN, Accredited Provider Program Director
Irina Vovnoboy, MD, Independent Reviewer
Mary-Jane Kanaczet, M. Ed., Director, Office of Continuing Professional Development,
College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an application-based educational activity. Pharmacists will receive 2.0 contact hours (0.20 CEUS) for the educational activity. No partial credit is available. Initial Release Date: March 15, 2022. Planned Expiration Date: March 15, 2023.
UNIVERSAL ACTIVITY NUMBER (UAN) 0060-9999-22-11-H02-P
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
Faculty members do not plan to discuss unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.
Disclaimer
THIS CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE. NO PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS BEING ESTABLISHED. IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.
How to Earn Credit
Participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) study the educational activity; and 3) complete the post-test and the evaluation form. To answer the questions, click on your selected choice for each answer then proceed to the next question. Once completed, click on Grade Exam at the bottom of the page. Your post-test will automatically be graded. If you successfully complete the post-test (score of 70% or higher), your statement of participation will be made available immediately. Click on the View Statement of Participation link and print the statement for your records. If you receive a score lower than 70%, you will receive a message notifying you that you did not pass the post-test. You will have 2 opportunities to pass the post-test. To receive Credit, you must provide your date of birth and NABP number. All Credit information will be uploaded into CPE monitor within 30 days.
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