HIV and Hepatitis in UK Prisons - Prison Reform Trust

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HIV and hepatitis in prisons: addressing prisoners’ healthcare needs 35 How long on average do prisoners wait for a test Is pre -test counselling provided If so, is it provided as a matter of course OR is it provided upon request Is post-test counselling provided If so, is it provided as a matter of course OR is it provided upon request Who carries out testing Prison health care staff Local prison based GUM service Other, please specify b.Testing for other infections - What other tests are frequently offered Hep B Hep C Other STIs Other (specify) Please specify criteria for testing - Routinely (e.g. offered to all new prisoners) - On request - Available only if specific criteria are met 5. HIV treatment a.What protocol do you follow for a prisoner who tests HIV-positive How many prisoners are currently receiving treatment (Insert number) What is the waiting period to receive treatment What steps are taken to ensure privacy for treatment What steps are taken to ensure compliance with treatment Please state how links are established with providers outside the prison to maintain treatment and support upon release. b.Treatment for hepatitis B & C What Protocol do you follow for someone who tests positive for Hepatitis B or C c. Post-exposure policy Do you have a BBV post exposure management policy If yes, please specify 6.Additional Questions about how your establishment responds to HIV … a.What are you most proud of in relation to addressing HIV in your prison b.What more would you like to be doing in relation to prevention, testing and treatment of HIV in your establishment
36 HIV and hepatitis in prisons: addressing prisoners’ healthcare needs c.What do you consider to be the key barriers to implementing effective prevention, testing and treatment for HIV in your establishment d.What training is given to staff in relation to working with prisoners who have HIV Which staff receive training How frequently is it provided e.Are you satisfied with the HIV educational materials available What types of materials do you think would be helpful … please tick as many as you wish updated leaflet guide for prison staff resource pack with fact files for prison staff video for staff video for inmates posters for staff posters for inmates stickers for staff/inmates f.What procedures are in place to prevent discrimination against prisoners who have HIV How is any discrimination addressed when it occurs 7. Additional questions about how your prison responds to other blood borne viruses To what extent do you believe your healthcare centre is able to practice a harm minimisation approach in working with prisoners identified as high risk Please explain. What are you most proud of in relation to addressing other blood borne viruses in your prison Thank you for completing this survey.
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