Using clinical decision support (CDS) tools can improve efficiencies and reduce waste in treating hepatitis B. CDS can be used to better understand the nuances of this complex disease to improve communication, safety, treatment prioritization, vaccination, and long-term management of individuals who have hepatitis B. Learn how correctional health care programs can create their own CDS tools to assist providers in educating, vaccinating, and treating HBV patients.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the serological markers of hepatitis B
• Summarize the pathophysiology of HBV infection
• Discuss the use of clinical decision support tools to improve safety, efficacy, and efficiency

Level: Intermediate