Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
Visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health’s website to:
- Learn about HIV, including prevention, transmission, symptoms, living with HIV, stigma, and disclosure of HIV status.
- Learn about who should be tested for HIV.
- Learn about the types of HIV tests available.
- Find information about HIV treatment and agencies that provide education and support services.
Saskatchewan Routine
HIV Testing Policy
In January 2013, the former Saskatchewan HIV Provincial Leadership Team (PLT) released the first version of the Routine HIV Testing Policy, along with a number of resources to assist in implementation.
The Ministry of Health adopted and revised the Saskatchewan HIV Testing Policy in 2014. The revision incorporates updated information from the HIV Screening and Testing Guide published in 2014 by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the HIV Testing Guidelines for the Province of British Columbia.
Saskatchewan Routine
HIV Testing Resource Kit
The Saskatchewan Routine HIV Testing Resource Kit for healthcare providers consists of:
Client Information Sheet
UPDATED JANUARY 2016
Provides clients with the information necessary for informed consent. Provide to the client prior to an appointment or interaction. The white side bar summarizes the minimum information required for consent, in plain language.
In-Depth Pre- and Post-Test Counselling
MARCH 2015
A review of optional information related to HIV and HIV testing. This resource can be used by healthcare providers when clients request additional information or need more in-depth counselling. Use of information in this document is at the discretion of the healthcare provider and should be based on client need.
Routine Testing Quick Guide
MARCH 2015
A short reference document depicting the basics of testing: Why, Who, When, How, and What to do with results.
Lab Testing Flow Chart
Updated July 2016
A visual depiction of the HIV testing cascade performed automatically through the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory. Also includes simple instructions for clinical follow-up. Healthcare providers are not expected to have a detailed understanding of the content in this document and can be assured that by simply ordering “HIV Screen”, the cascade will proceed automatically.
Routine HIV Testing – Postcard
- A resource to educate healthcare providers on offering routine HIV testing and when to offer repeat testing.
- Available for free order and delivery at: www.publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/88233
HIV Get Tested Red Ribbon – Poster
- A resource to display in public areas to increase awareness and normalize the routine HIV testing process.
- Available for free order and delivery at: www.publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/115409
HIV Get Tested Red Ribbon – Wallet Card
- A resource to display in public areas to increase awareness and normalize the routine HIV testing process.
- Available for free order and delivery at: www.publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/115398
HIV Point of Care (POC) Testing
A Process Review of the Use of Rapid HIV Point of Care (POC) Testing in Saskatchewan, June 2013
This report was prepared by the Saskatchewan HIV Provincial Leadership Team (PLT) in collaboration with the regional HIV Strategy Coordinators, and the HIV POC testing sites that participated in the survey. This report would not have been possible without the participation and support of the testing sites licensed to conduct HIV Point of Care Testing in the province of Saskatchewan.
Quarterly Saskatchewan HIV Point of Care (POC) Test Reporting Procedure and Standard Work
This document was prepared by the Saskatchewan HIV Collaborative to provide instructions on persons and sites responsible for submitting quarterly HIV POC test reports for inclusion in Saskatchewan Ministry of Health publications and reports.
Download: Appendix A: HIV Point of Care (POC) Testing Reporting Form