I agree with all advice so far. No issue as not EPP. The only consideration I feel would be due to working in Mental Health, Learning disabilities she could be at risk of being bitten/ scratched by clients. She needs to be made aware that she would then be a 'source' of a blood borne virus and following her NMC code and professional accountability she would then have to advise the clients Dr so they can do a risk assessment.
Regards
Sarah Meacham
Occupational Health Nurse Advisor.
Nottingham Occupational Health
Luv Sarah 
> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:31:52 +0000
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> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] HIV postive Nurses
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> Hi everyone! I would appreciate your help as this is my first case. On a
> PEQ a nurse has declared that she is taking Truvada & Sustiva and is
> applying to a new position after maternity leave. I look up the drugs and
> note that this medication is taken by those who are HIV +ve. I have asked
> her consent for medical report and she is considering this but does not
> want anyone at work to know anything that she may tell me. I have arranged
> to see her in Feb for a PEQ face to face discussion and assessment. What
> do I do now? This is a position in a "Trust" for adults with physical and
> mental disabilities. Not NHS. Thank you, Sue
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