Human Trafficking: Understanding the Barriers to Healthcare and the Effects on TB Case Management

Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 2:00 pm, EST/ 1:00 pm CST

This webinar discusses the impact of human trafficking on the health of individuals being trafficked, with emphasis on the treatment of TB.

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

·       Identify common warning signs associated with individuals being trafficked

·       Describe strategies used to ensure TB treatment completion

·       Identify some barriers to healthcare for victims of human trafficking and how that hinders the diagnosis and treatment of TB

Presenters

Rachel Kappler, MPH, BSN, Public Health Nurse, Garfield County Public Health, Rifle, Colorado; and, Maureen Murphy-Weiss, BSN, RN, Director, Ben Franklin TB Program, Columbus, Ohio

Moderator

Patricia Woods, RN, MSN, TB Nurse Consultant, New Jersey Department of Health, Trenton, New Jersey

Registration: https://www.pathlms.com/tbcontrollers/courses/30445