The National HIV Nurses Association has developed the first model of nursing care specifically designed for registered nurses working in an HIV setting or whose role involves caring for people living with HIV.
This was a collaborative effort involving PLHIV, clinical nurse specialists and academics from across the UK. While we recognise the invaluable contribution of other healthcare workers, it is not within the scope of this document to address the care delivered by non-registered nurses.
Each section of the model is linked to HIV Nursing competencies at different levels, training and quality.
We have also provided links to HIV-specific guidance and policies as well as broader NHS priorities to assist in demonstrating evidence for nursing roles at a local level.
We believe that this model will not only support nurses caring for people with HIV but also help to reduce any variation in care, improve the standard of care and provide a professional framework for NMC revalidation.
Download A Person-centred Model of HIV Nursing Care
Consultation
In the consultation, we are inviting comments on the content, in particular:
Does the model accurately reflect the breadth of the role of HIV nurses across England?
Have we sufficiently covered the HIV patient pathway from diagnosis to end of life?
Does this model have the potential to standardise HIV nursing care and reduce variation in service delivery?
Could this model help nurses to demonstrate the outputs and outcomes relating to their roles?
How do you think this will help to inform commissioning?
Are there any omissions?
Consultation is now open until 17:00 on Friday 3 May 2024.
