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AIDS 2014

Nurses Stepping Forward into Public Health Policy and Advocacy Roles

Carole Treston, RN MPH

Chief Nursing Officer

Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, USA

July 23, 2014

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Nursing is Founded in Public Health Policy & Social Justice Advocacy

Health and Hospital Reform

Health and Hunger Reform in India

Women’s rights and workforce equality

Sex workers rights

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Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

Core Ideology: Public policy must be grounded in patient advocacy, human rights, compassion, and social justice. We promote the inclusion of the nursing perspective in promoting the health, welfare, and rights of all individuals affected by HIV and its comorbidities.

Two Fundamental Beliefs:• Nurses can have an influential and powerful voice as

public policy advocates.• Nurses have expertise related to health care and

human rights.

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• Access to Care for All Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS

• Decriminalization of HIV, HIV transmission and sexual orientation in all jurisdictions, locally and globally.

• Implementation of evidence based prevention and care programs

• Workforce Development and Support

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Step Up Step Forward

• Educate yourself• Join a nursing organization• Participate in coalitions• Represent the nursing perspective• Advocate for your patients• Partner with PLWHA

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ANAC Member Actions• Community and Family Discussions• School & Church Activities• Letters to Editors• Expert Testimony• Legislative Visits• Court Actions • Local and National Boards• Social Media

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Nurses Stepping Up. Nurses Stepping Forward. Nurses Stepping Beyond.

Questions & Discussion

Resources:

Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (USA): www.nursesinaidscare.org

Australasian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses Association

www.ashhna.org.au

Australasian Society for HIV Medicine www.ashm.org.au

Australia New Zealand Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

www.anmfvic.asn.au