Identify the special issues inherent in living and working with HIV in sparsely populated areas such as lack of resources, distance to care, lack of supportive services and increased stigma and isolation. The committee comprises nurses and nurse practitioners working in HIV care and prevention who are either based in rural or frontier areas or provide services to clients living in these areas.
Activities
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and the development of educational resources about innovative approaches to improve access to care and outreach efforts in rural areas
- Advocate for HIV care and prevention efforts in rural communities
- Develop a network of providers working in rural/frontier areas that can share experiences, expertise and solutions
Committee chair: Richard Gettings
Committee members: Shane Ames, Gregory Carter, Russell Fagnant, Julia Green, Carolyn Kidd, Paula Peters, Pete Rodriguez, Jeanette Southerly, Lisa Stand, David Vance
Board liaison: Crystal Chapman Lambert
ANAC Staff Member: Kara Buell
Administrative forms
Quarterly Report
Committee Annual Report
Discussion forum (committee members only)
