Talking With Family PACT Clients About HPV Immunization

Since the first HPV vaccines were introduced in 2006, rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers have decreased in immunized populations. Family PACT will add HPV immunization as a benefit in July 2022 and will utilize guidelines developed by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This webinar will provide information about the effectiveness and safety of the HPV vaccine, review the current CDC recommendations for the use of the 9-valent HPV vaccine, and provide advice on how to have effective shared decision-making conversations with clients about being immunized. In addition, new Family PACT policies about coding and billing for HPV immunization services will be discussed. There will be ample time for your questions at the end of the presentation.



Learning Objectives

• List 2 effective strategies for engaging with clients who have vaccine hesitancy
• Demonstrate a person-centered technique for providing a strong recommendation without coercion
• Describe the impact of HPV vaccination on the natural history of HPV
• Discuss the safety profile of HPV vaccines

To request an accommodation for this event, please contact Catalina Macdonald at catalina.macdonald@ucsf.edu at least a week in advance of the event.

Co-Presenter: Patty Cason, RN, MS, FNP-BC

Assistant Clinical Professor and guest lecturer at UCLA School of Nursing

Serves on the ASCCP Board of Directors, the National Medical Committee for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning Advisory Board

Developed the PATH framework and the ASA Cycle for person-centered conversations and counseling

Co-Presenter: Michael Policar, MD, MPH

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ob, Gyn & Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Senior Medical Advisor, California Prevention Training Center and CA Office of Family Planning

Clinical Fellow, National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA)

1.5 CME CREDITS AT NO COST: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and California Prevention Training Center. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.50 hours of nursing continuing education credit.

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