Date & Time
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Name
133 Hepatitis C: The Cascade of Care in Corrections*
Description

High-risk behaviors for hepatitis C in correctional settings increase the threat of reinfection and spread. Addressing hepatitis C in these environments is essential for national and global elimination efforts. Hepatitis consultant pharmacists from the Federal Bureau of Prisons will share best practices for identifying, treating, and eradicating hepatitis C.

Educational Objectives
  • Review national and global hepatitis C elimination goals and how these can be applied to the correctional environment
  • Discuss how to incorporate cascade of care to optimize local screening and treatment practices
  • Design a hepatitis C treatment process that addresses corrections-specific concerns for successful elimination

Level: Intermediate