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