Implementation of universal antenatal screening for HIV and hepatitis B--lessons for future work.
This paper describes the successful implementation of universal antenatal screening for HIV and hepatitis B in Southampton and South West Hampshire Health Authority. This was achieved through formation of a multi-disciplinary planning group of clinicians and managers from local trusts. The approach taken in implementing screening is described, key elements of this being the appointment of screening co-ordinators and consultation with local midwives to ensure their training needs were addressed. Lessons for future work are discussed.
Baird
J
J
MRC Environmental Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton SO16 6YD. jbemrc@soton.ac.uk
Hammond
M
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Barker
M
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D004739:England; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000517:prevention & control; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011259:Pregnancy Tests, Immunologic; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis