All PCRS programmatic standards are listed here, followed by a reference to the section of this document where a discussion of that standard and other related guidance can be found.

• All CDC-funded HIV prevention counseling and testing sites, both confidential and anonymous, must make PCRS available to all HIV-infected persons. (Section 2.1)
• CDC-funded programs must provide access to PCRS for persons testing anonymously without requiring that the infected client disclose his or her identity. (Section 2.1)
• Requests for PCRS from other health jurisdictions must be accommodated whenever practical. (Section 2.2)
• PCRS providers must ensure that clients are aware that all information disclosed by them will be kept strictly confidential and that participation is always voluntary. (Section 3.1)
• To foster an atmosphere of trust, PCRS providers must treat all HIV-infected clients and their partners with respect. (Section 3.1)
• Persons entering CDC-funded HIV prevention counseling and testing programs must be counseled at the earliest opportunity about PCRS and options for informing sex and needle-sharing partners of possible exposure to HIV. (Section 3.1)
  
• The PCRS provider must explain to the HIV-infected client the options for serving partners and then assist that client in deciding on the best plan for reaching each partner confidentially and referring him or her to counseling, testing, and other support services. (Section 3.2)
• The PCRS provider and HIV-infected client must prioritize reaching partners based on who is most likely to transmit infection to others and who is most likely to become infected. (Section 3.3)
• CDC-funded PCRS providers must review with the HIV-infected client in appropriate detail the legal and ethical reasons for informing sex and needle-sharing partners of their possible exposure to HIV. (Section 3.4)
• Program managers and supervisors must ensure that each PCRS provider has the appropriate training and skills to effectively serve HIV-infected clients and their partners. (Section 4.1)
• Locating and notifying activities must begin promptly once the PCRS plan has been formulated and the priorities set for reaching partners. (Section 4.2)
• While conducting PCRS activities in the community, providers must continue to maintain confidentiality for all HIV-infected clients and their partners. (Section 4.3)
• As each partner is informed of possible exposure to HIV, the PCRS provider must be prepared to assist that person with immediate counseling and referrals for more intensive counseling as well as testing and other support services. (Section 4.4)
• CDC-funded PCRS providers must collect data that help answer key questions about how well the PCRS program is functioning, the extent and quality of services being provided, the degree to which clients and their partners accept and are satisfied with services, and how PCRS and other prevention services can be enhanced. (Section 5.2)
• CDC-funded PCRS providers must use standardized data collection tools throughout the program that maintain the privacy or confidentiality of the original HIV-infected client and his or her partners. (Section 5.2)
• PCRS providers must be well trained to provide effective PCRS services. (Section 6.1)
• CDC-funded PCRS programs must have a quality assurance plan. (Section 6.2)
• CDC-funded PCRS programs must evaluate their services. (Section 6.2)

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