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Lesson 3. HIV Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Coordinate across multiple disciplines to establish policies and procedures to address occupational exposure to HIV
  • Assess specific potential occupational HIV exposure risks to determine appropriate postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) response strategies
  • Immediately evaluate health care personnel exposed to HIV to determine the type and timing of exposure before initiating PEP
  • Provide recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens for occupational HIV PEP
  • Consult medical specialists to appropriately manage HIV PEP for specific populations identified in the HIV Occupational PEP Guidelines

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Coordinate across multiple disciplines to establish policies and procedures to address occupational exposure to HIV
  • Assess specific potential occupational HIV exposure risks to determine appropriate postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) response strategies
  • Immediately evaluate health care personnel exposed to HIV to determine the type and timing of exposure before initiating PEP
  • Provide recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens for occupational HIV PEP
  • Consult medical specialists to appropriately manage HIV PEP for specific populations identified in the HIV Occupational PEP Guidelines

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