Hepatitis C Testing and Care in Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Summary

The guidance document provides a standardised approach for routine delivery of hepatitis C care in AOD settings. It identifies opportunities for AOD services to enhance hepatitis C care, boost workforce capabilities and leverage new and existing partnerships. The guidance document will assist AOD services in:

• identifying and implementing the minimum level of hepatitis C care appropriate for each service's local context, considering workforce capabilities, amenities and other factors 
• ensuring Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing is made available as a minimum in all services  
• establishing local referral pathways for further hepatitis C testing and treatment
• utilising remote pathways to care, such as arrangements with remote prescribers and virtual care platforms 
• enhancing peer support networks 
• fostering partnerships, including with HIV and Related Programs Units and Non-Government Organisations
• delivering targeted workforce education and training ​​