HIV Scotland
promoting positive change
promoting positive change
Guidelines and standards of practice are readily available online. Particularly important is the range of guidance published by the British HIV Association (BHIVA). In Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) clinical standards for HIV Services were published in 2011 download here
For more information please contact Nick Putnman Learning Development Officer for HIV Scotland on 0131 558 3713 or email: nick.putnam@hivscotalnd.com.
Full range of approved and published guidelines from the British HIV Association
New guidelines brought out Recently by BHIVA include:
Guidelines for the management of HIV infection in pregnant women 2012
Quality Improvement Scotland Standards for Sexual Health Services (2008) SEXHEALTHSERV_MAR08.pdf
Confidentiality in Healthcare Confidentiality_leaflet_UPDATED.pdf
Confidentiality leaflet UPDATED Confidentiality_healthcare.pdf
www.nhivna.org/competencies/index.php
HIVinsight is an online educational initiative which has been developed by the National HIV Nursing Association (NHIVNA). The aim of this online tool is to support nurses who are working towards Level 2 of the National HIV Nursing Competencies, whether working in a hospital or community setting. Link: http://www.hivinsight.co.uk/
Detention, Removal and People Living with HIV Advice for healthcare and voluntary sector professionals [doc
Medical Records: Regulations pertaining to Scotland NHS_Records_Management_2008.pdf
NAT responds to Government's New Welfare Reform Bill
The Mandatory Work Activity document was a response to the Social Security Advisory Committee
Law, stigma and discrimination
Crown Prosecution Policy on intentional or reckless sexual transmission of, or exposure to, sexually transmitted infections can be found on our Policy Library (link here)
Learning about HIV is key to preventing its spread, helps to reduce stigma, and equips professionals to do their job better.