Australasian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Conference Prison Setting

A report back on Mim O'flynn's session Towards a cure on the inside. ​

No one could help but be inspired by Mim’s passion for nursing and nurse-led models of care. Returning to the fold, as it were, after many years away from nursing, she displayed an enthusiasm and vigor to the room that was inspiring.  She has achieved outstanding results in just over 12 months providing “in-reach” HCV screening and treatment at the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre (AGCC). The AGCC is a privately run, high security remand centre that holds 1187 adult male prisoners waiting for sentencing.

A report back on Kerrin Param's session All stories matter in HCV elimination.

Since DAA Hep C treatment was made available on the PBS in 2016, we have seen increases in coordinated MDT efforts. The hepatology partnership model is one of those initiatives. They established community-based clinics in the areas of Caloundra to Bundaberg and in Maryborough prison. By establishing these community-based clinics, they broke down barriers and made Hep C treatment accessible and available to locals within those communities.