18 November 2015

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

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?

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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