Education Regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Tuberculosis

Education Regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Tuberculosis (TB), and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) A. All providers must provide and document that all people receiving substance use disorder treatment services receive a minimum of one (1) hour of educational information concerning the following topics in a group and/or individual session: 1. HIV/AIDS (a) Modes of transmission; (b) Universal Precautions and other preventative measures against contracting/ spreading the virus; and (c) Current treatments and how to access them. 2. Tuberculosis (TB) (a) Modes of transmission; and (b) Current treatment resources and how to access them. 3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) (a) Modes of transmission; (b) Precautions to take against contracting these diseases; (c) Progression of diseases; and (d) Current treatment resources and how to access them. 4. Hepatitis (a) Modes of transmission; (b) Precautions to take against contracting these diseases; and (c) Current treatments and how to access them. B. Transitional Residential and Recovery Support Services must also provide the services outlined, unless the agency provider can provide documentation that the person received the educational information prior to a transfer to a less restrictive level of care.