Pharmacy expression of interest form: EXPAND-C
  • Pharmacy expression of interest form: EXPAND-C

    Thank you for your interest in the EXPAND-C project led by Burnet Institute. Please complete this form so we can learn more about your pharmacy and how you could fit with the program.
  • EXPAND-C offers two models, one model is avaliable at pharmacies located in metropolitan Melbourne and surrounds and involves a Burnet project nurse facilitating hepatitis C testing and follow up from your pharmacy.  The other model invoves pharmacists themselves facilitating testing and follow up (with support from Burnet).  Please read the website for details and select which you are most interested in.  

  • As part of the project, a study nurse will:

    • discuss hepatitis C (HCV) with interested people
    • obtain informed consent
    • perform fingerstick HCV antibody testing
    • perform venepuncture if HCV antibody is detected
    • perform hand hygiene (requires access to hand basin).

     

  • The EXPAND-C pharmacist-led testing and referral model involves participating pharmacists undertaking compulsory training in study procedures, INSTI® point of care hepatitis C Antibody test and good clinical practice.  This training will take approx 2 hrs in addition to the ongoing time for being involved.  

  • To participate, pharmacies must have a private space where pharmacistis can: 

    • discuss hepatitis C (HCV) with interested people
    • obtain informed verbal consent from clients to participate in the study
    • perform fingerstick HCV antibody testing
    • perform hand hygiene (requires access to hand basin)

     

  • The EXPAND-C model where a Burnet project nurse is based at the pharmacy requires less time committment from the pharmacist.  If you have a private space where a nurse can conduct study activities you may wish to consider this model.  

    If so, please resubmit this form.  If not, please continue below. 

  • Please click 'Submit' below to save your preference.

  • Thank you for your interest however for this project we are seeking community pharmacies that dispense OAT.

  • Please click 'Submit' below to save your preference.

  • Unfortunately we can only offer the project at pharmacies that have a dedicated private space at this time.

  • Please click 'Submit' below to save your preference.

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