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People with HIV are at higher risk of COVID reinfection: CDC

From abc NEWS online " About 5% experienced reinfection among more than 453,000 Chicago residents who tested positive for the virus. With rates of reinfection higher among people with HIV (6.7%) than among people without HIV (5.2%). This means that people with HIV are susceptible to COVID infection especially those who are not on antiretroviral therapy (ART)."

Read the entire article here : https://abcnews.go.com/Health/people-hiv-higher-risk-covid-reinfection-cdc/story?id=104035803

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People with HIV at higher risk of COVID reinfection: CDC A new CDC study found people with HIV were more likely to be reinfected with COVID than those without HIV.

Medical Case Manager

Function:
The function of the Medical Case Manager is to provide direct Medical Case Management services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Kansas Public Health Regions 4 and 6. This position will require time in our Topeka and our Riley County offices.

Duties:
In accordance with the State of Kansas Ryan White Part B Program Standards of Care conduct Medical Case Management services including, but not limited to: Initial assessment of service needs Development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan Coordination of services required to implement the plan Client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan Periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client Documentation of all activities relating to the client, assessment, service plan, etc. in the appropriate database as designated by the State of Kansas and Positive Connections Attend all mandatory Medical Case Management trainings and meetings as outlined in the State of Kansas Ryan White Part B Program Standards of Care and maintain compliance with the Medical Case Management requirements as outlined in the Medical Case Management Requirements Form Provide professional representation of the agency at meetings as designated by the Executive Director Other Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements:
An RN with BSN or Social Worker with BSW or other related health or human services degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; however, equivalent experience providing case management will be considered. Knowledge of or experience working with individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS is a plus. Requires knowledge of diverse population bases including cultural, racial/ethnic, linguistic, geographic, economic, demographic, s*xual orientation, and gender identity to ensure equitable service provision to all clients. The person in this position must have knowledge of community resources or be willing to learn them. A valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. This position requires a self-starter, who can work with a minimum of supervision, while still maintaining a high level of communication with the Executive Director and other team members.

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