STBBI Opt-Out testing in Provincial Correctional Settings

The webinar is the second in a series that examines corrections as a public health setting for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing and care. The webinar will explore evidence for STBBI care in correctional settings, and examine the development, implementation, and results of an opt-out testing program in Alberta provincial corrections.

Experts available for discussion: Dr. Rabia Ahmed, infectious disease specialist; Angela Draude, Director of Correctional Health for Alberta Health Services; and Jennifer Gratrix, Provincial STBBI Program Manager.

Synopsis

The webinar is the second in a series that examines corrections as a public health setting for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing and care. The webinar will explore evidence for STBBI care in correctional settings, and examine the development, implementation, and results of an opt-out testing program in Alberta provincial corrections.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn about:

• The context of STBBI in correctional settings
• Methodology and implementation of opt-out testing in Alberta
• Results of the opt-out testing program
• Sustainability of an opt-out testing model
• Future opportunities for program development

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Registrants are encouraged to submit questions of interest prior to the webinar to susie.taylor@umanitoba.ca.

Access Instructions

Instructions will be posted on Eventbrite and e-mailed to all registrants prior to the webinar.

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