2022 ACA New Orleans Program Book_152nd Congress of Correction

Department of Corrections (VADOC ). In 2019, VADOC began offering opt-out testing to all VADOC inmates during entry and opt-in testing for all releasing inmates. Dr. Smith also created a pharmacist-led HCV treatment program utilizing telemedicine to see inmates statewide. VADOC has leveraged partnerships with VCU and UVA to expand treatment. Correctional systems must continue to improve their testing and treatment strategies for HCV infection to help achieve the goal of eradication in the United States. Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will be able to define barriers to HCV treatment within corrections. 2.Participants will be able to discuss successful strategies for implementing

a pharmacist-led HCV collaborative practice.

3.Participants will be able to identify current testing and treatment strategies for HCV. Moderator: Trey Fuller , PharmD, Assistant Director of Health Services, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Speakers: Trey Fuller , PharmD, Assistant Director of Health Services, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia; Jamie Smith , PharmD, Chief Pharmacist, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia

Workshops

Sunday, Aug. 7 t 3–4:30 p.m.

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