Prevention
What is the difference between PrEP and PEP?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Post-exposure prophylaxsis
With Alere, how many days after exposure can HIV antibodies/antigens be detected?
17 days
What does NHAS stands for?
National HIV/AIDS Strategy
What are bloodborne pathogens?
pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans (HBV, HCV, HIV)
What does acronym SAMHSA stand for & what is the purpose?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, improving the quality and availability of treatment and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and the cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
What is a chase buffer?
The solution used to assist in dissolving the blood on the sample pad (Alere)
What tools are used to develop the enhanced care plan?
Returned to Care Assessment
What is an acceptable work area for testing?
private space, well lit area, and level surface
What is the National HIV/AIDS Strategy?
is a five-year plan that details principles, priorities, and actions to guide our collective national response to the HIV epidemic.
In the counseling session, what are the essential support services we make referrals to?
Housing, employment, transportation, Health benefits, DEBI interventions, mental health, and substance abuse
What round requires the use of White Pages or True People Search?
Round 4
Name at least 4 items that are considered personal protective equipment.
gloves, gowns, lab coat, safety glasses, face shields, mask
What percentage among African Americans in the South (region) makes up for HIV/AIDS cases in the United States?
53%
What is the HCV linkage to care process?
1. Preliminary test 2. Confirmatory testing 3. Refer to Tamra P in Florence, 4. Report to SCDHEC
What are the (3) requirements to enroll in specialized case management?
1 Identify who needs Outreach Services 2. Prioritize by Urgency level 3. Determine Accessibility 4. Research Situation 5. Field Visits
What are the Hand Washing Steps, if a sink is not available?
1. use alcohol based hand rub 2. apply product to palm in one hand, rub hands together, covering all surfaces 3. wash hands with soap and water as soon as possible
Among people who inject drugs, what percentage does PrEP reduces HIV?
70%
What are the 6 counseling steps?
1. Introduce & orient the client to session 2. Identify clients safer goal behavior 3. Identify clients risk behavior & circumstances, 4. develop action plan, 5. make referrals & provide support 6. summarize & close session
Name 6 rounds of the outreach process?
1. Phone Call all contact numbers 2. Phone Call to all contact numbers 3. Emergency contact/Send Letter 4. Database Search 5. Field Visits 6. Field Visits
What is regulated waste?
liquid, semi-liquid blood, contaminated items, items caked with dried blood and contaminated sharps