18 November 2015

A Day in the Life of an Outreach Nurse: Implementing Treatment as Prevention¨ in the Field

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The challenging work of outreach nursing is one of the key components to the effective implementation of the STOP HIV/AIDS¨ Initiative. Outreach nurses connect with clients in the community as part of a dedicated team of skilled nurses, social workers, outreach workers and housing outreach workers. They work closely with peer navigators, professionally trained people living with HIV who can offer clients knowledge and insight acquired through lived experience.

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What is Treatment as Prevention?

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Treatment as Prevention¨ is based on the concept, pioneered by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), all those diagnosed with HIV should be provided full and immediate access to HIV antiretrovirals. On sustained treatment and care, a person living with HIV experiences improved quality of life and longevity. On treatment, their viral load rapidly decreases and eventually reaches undetectable levels, greatly reducing the likelihood they will transmit HIV.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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