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STOP NORTHERN TEAM. Successes. 1.Medication Access and Adherence MASP Program now in place Governance Agreement positioned to support MASP 17 clients currently access ARV’s & are supported in partnership with: Central Interior Native Health Society Positive Living North Northern Health
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Successes 1.Medication Access and Adherence • MASP Program now in place • Governance Agreement positioned to support MASP • 17 clients currently access ARV’s & are supported in partnership with: • Central Interior Native Health Society • Positive Living North • Northern Health 2. Testing • Clinical Decision Support and measurement enhancements to EMR (still under review) • POC testing (Youth, Cedar Project, Aids Prevention, UNBC, First Nations) • Promotion of testing and education with providers • Renewed focus on testing in young gay men
Successes 3. Telehealth video linked consultation • Expanded into 5 new communities: • Dawson Creek, • Prince Rupert, • Terrace, • Houston • Smithers • Includes GP, Nurse, Mental Health & Addiction, Positive Living North staff, Pharmacist and Specialist • Consultation with Infectious Disease Specialist: Dr. Hamour 4. Patient Journey Mapping • First mapping session completed
Successes 5. Increase in Capacity • Mental Health Clinician supporting programs • Aboriginal Coordinator engaged with Community & First Nation Partners • Communications position instrumental in organizing media/promo blitzes throughout NH • HIV 101 website developed and linked with Vancouver sites • Nurse specialist works closely with Dr. Hamour to increase testing capacity & support to community partners: • Corrections • CINHS • Tele Health • First Nations
Challenges • Geography & Distance • Complex populations & co-infection • Confidentiality re: Telehealth & FN • Stigmatization • Discrimination
Celebrations • Relationships developed • Clients at the table • System slowly changing • Building HIV Awareness in Communities • Bridging the Gaps
Sustainability • Partnering with and building on existing resources • Innovative approaches • Quality Improvement approach • Sustainability lens on all decisions