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Appendix A: PCRS Programmatic Standards |
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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)
Go to Appendix-B
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