Module 6: PEP

Learning content last updated: 2021.

Module 6: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Overview

The goal of this module is to prepare learners to assess and manage any colleague who presents with a potential work-related exposure to HIV. This session exemplifies health care professionals caring for each other’s physical and mental health and highlights interprofessional competencies.

What You Will Learn

  • Identify common bloodborne pathogens seen in occupational exposures, and explain what information should be gathered after an exposure event
  • Explore interprofessional strategies to provide emotional and psychosocial support to a colleague after an occupational exposure to HIV
  • Discuss how to perform a risk assessment for an occupational exposure to HIV
  • Develop a follow-up plan, including PEP, to manage exposure to HIV
  • Review how optimal interprofessional communication and role clarification can reduce the risk of occupational exposure to HIV (IPE)
  • Demonstrate use of a PDSA framework to identify interventions to reduce the risk of occupational exposure to HIV (QI)
     

Module Materials

Learner Materials

  • Learner Guide
  • Learner Handout

Facilitator Materials

  • Facilitator Guide
  • Facilitation Slides
  • Facilitator Answer Slides
  • Facilitator Instructions

How to Use the Materials

Time to complete: Approximately 90 minutes

  • Designed for facilitated, interprofessional group workshops (participants from different roles such as nurses, clinicians, pharmacists, clinic staff, community health workers learning together)
  • Can also be used for independent learning
  • Focus discussion on topics relevant to your local context
  • Adapt activities based on your setting, available time, and participant needs