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Objectives
Upon completion of this session, you will be able to
List the different areas that should be addressed in comprehensive HIV care Identify needs of persons with HIV across the continuum of care and discuss how to meet those needs Define the roles of nurses in comprehensive care Discuss the needs of caregivers and how to meet those needs Apply the topics in exercises and role plays
Adherence to current medication schedule Proper nutrition Prevention for positives Psychosocial support Standard precautions
Note: Care of PLHA should include ART as well as other essential elements of care and support.
Teamwork (Slide 1)
The nurse is a member of a team of healthcare providers that, with patients and families, address the full spectrum of needs. The team may include
Nurses and doctors Clinical/medical offices Lab and pharmacy technicians Nutritionists Social workers Adherence counselors PLHA support group members Community healthcare workers Lay volunteers Others
Teamwork (Slide 2)
As part of the team, nurses
Participate as active team members Raise issues related to patient care to improve service delivery Consult with other team members on difficult patient issues/cases Support colleagues
Alternative or local therapies may also be used. Caution should be exercised, because some ARVs may interact with herbal therapies/drugs
Intervene
Counsel on the benefits of HIV testing Educate on HIV transmission and risk reduction Refer those testing HIV-positive to care and support Educate those testing HIV-negative about prevention